Finding the nerve to meet his crush is difficult for high school senior Anderson St John. Often, he stands in front of Morgan Brookes' store windows during his training runs. Intrigued by the teenager peering inside, Morgan wants to know more, and invites him inside, just to talk. This leads to dating and a decision to attend the Halloween dance at Anderson's school. Morgan uses his considerable talents to create authentic costumes for them both... but the night of the dance, a long-dead World War II ace pilot makes his presence known.

After the haunting Halloween, Anderson Saint John and Morgan Brookes continue to progress with their unusual relationship. Anderson's mother, Regina, a strong supporter, fights a quiet battle against a mysterious illness. Until Anderson returns home after school and finds her unconscious on the floor. Thrown into an unknown world, full of grief, loss, and darkness, Anderson clings to Morgan and his mother's lifelong friends. Could life and love return to 'normal' for this teenager and his newfound relationship? Or would this tender relationship unravel under the weight of reality?