A kayak floats gently downstream on a river of dreams. Stories by their thousands run in subterranean currents telling Max that if he's here for no other reason at all, it is to tell his story. Lou is dead. Killed himself. And now, everyone is worried about Max, his best mate. Max has been getting into trouble with the police. With his father. With school. All Max wants is to left alone to finish his and Lou's graffiti masterpiece. No-one seems to understand his pain. How can Max remain true to his friend's memory without hurting himself...