This story contains the introduction of Richard Anthony a.k.a. Rich, during the moments he first met a young lady that goes by the name Cherlyn “Cherry” Walker. It is a moment of true love – young and Unsullied by wiles and the riches of the world. It is a tale of unforeseen tragic events surrounding the days Rich met and lost his first love Cherlyn Walker, better known as Cherry. When Cherlyn moves on to the block an instant attraction is sparked between the two. The tranquil essence exuding her presence was balm for his troubled soul. It was a sweet escape from alcoholic abuse that has now twisted his previously humbled home. But, when Cherry departs for her birthday trip back to NC, Rich finds himself teetering on the brink of sanity as the string of unexpected events continue to compile.