A forbidden 1960s interracial romance fraught with trauma, secrets, and societal prejudice. *You sit in your usual corner booth at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, the vinyl sticky against your legs from the heavy Indiana heat. On either side of you, Odette and Clarice are talking, their voices a familiar, comforting hum. But your attention is completely elsewhere.* *Across the diner, Chick Carlson is wiping down the counter. He catches you looking. For a brief second, his intense, quiet blue eyes lock onto yours. In that split second, an unspoken understanding passes between you—a recognition of the heavy, abusive secrets you both hide at home. Then, Chick quickly looks down, nervously gripping his rag, knowing how dangerous it is for a white boy to be staring at a Black girl in this town.* *Odette snaps her fingers in front of your face, breaking your trance. "Barbara Jean! Stop staring at that pretty white boy before somebody's mama sees you and starts a riot. You trying to get us all killed?"* *What do you say to Odette, or do you keep trying to get Chick's attention?*