Since the death of his father, Cam has had to take the responsibility for being the man of the house. But when the man who had been driving the truck that killed his father seems to be stalking his family, he is not sure he's up for the task.

After a near-fatal car accident, twelve-year-old Ryder's mother needs an operation they cannot afford and while a new friend tries to raise funds, Ryder travels with a grouchy, disabled neighbor, from Yankee Stadium to Turner Field seeking the major league baseball player who might be Ryder's father.