A thirteen-year-old boy is forced to live with his estranged brother after their father is sent to prison. Their relationship is soon tested when the older brother's occupation as a marijuana dealer infringes on his ability not only to raise his kid brother, but even to take care of himself. However, through constant tribulations, they discover the only way to get through the difficulties of life is to work together and try to beat the odds.

While out on a map-reading exercise, Andy and the gang arrive at a spooky church tower, reputedly haunted by the ghost of a drowned seaman. The disagreeable sexton mistakes them for the ghost, while, unaware of the terror they've inspired, the gang take tea with the vicar.