In 1960s New Orleans, a resourceful teenager gets caught up in a dangerous drug deal gone wrong, forcing them to make difficult choices to survive and ultimately leading to a decision to leave the city, until a hidden stash of money gives them a chance to start a new life without having to leave.
A resourceful and street-smart teenager, navigating the colorful and dangerous world of New Orleans' French Quarter, getting involved in illicit activities while trying to find a way to escape the cycle of poverty and violence.
The protagonist gets involved in a risky drug deal that goes awry, leading to a dangerous confrontation with a local gang and forcing them to make difficult choices to survive.
In the end, the protagonist manages to outsmart the gang and escape the dangerous situation, but not without consequences. They realize that they can't continue down this path and decide to leave New Orleans, seeking a fresh start in a new city, determined to break free from the cycle of poverty and violence.
Just as the protagonist is about to leave New Orleans, they discover a hidden stash of money from the failed drug deal, leading them to reconsider their decision and giving them a chance to start a new life without having to leave the city.