Bored with killing animals, 17-year-old James is busy plotting his first real murder when brash new girl Alyssa catches him off guard at school.

On the road, James and Alyssa quickly realize they're in over their heads, but neither wants to admit it; a friendly army vet offers them help.

Alyssa and James decide to lie low, though their hideaway doesn't turn out as safe as it had first appeared.

Alyssa starts to see James in a new light as they scramble to cover their tracks and alter their appearance after a harrowing night.

A flashback to a painful childhood moment prompts James to change his plans; out of cash, Alyssa resorts to shoplifting.

James reveals he's a man of hidden talents; Alyssa squares off with a shrewd gas station manager; Eunice makes a startling discovery.