South Amboy, USA: A Sense of Home

Andrew knew he'd never have a chance with Clare when he fell in love with her as a college freshman. Clare was in a steady relationship and kept Andrew in the "friend zone" throughout their four years of college. Except for one failed attempt to express the exquisite nature of his feelings for her, Andrew buries his feelings deep in his soul, hoping the day would come when he'd try to tell her again.

After graduation, Andrew leaves his small Northeast hometown of the South Amboy and heads to...