Community service seemed a light punishment in view of what could have happened. But Soda hadn't counted on meeting Lily Parker, sister of a Brumly gang member, and a definate thorn in his side...

There's one word you really hate. All the wrong people say it for all the wrong reasons, and you swore it'd never pass your lips. Of course, that was a promise you made when you were young and stupid and didn't know a thing about Dallas Winston.

Dear Steve. Halfway there. I'm not counting down or anything. I don't miss you that much. Love, Anna.

His life is full of girls, gangs, and the grudges held against him. Priorities change over time, but it still isn't easy being Tim Shepard.

With Dallas Winston put in his place, Tim Shepard has bigger fish to fry. The Tiber Street Tigers are moving in and there's dissention within the ranks of the Shepard gang. The tides turn when the dissenter might be Tim's own brother.