In the present day, 38-year-old Cody Miller has arrived at the mall. He expects to meet up with old high school buddies before heading to their friend’s funeral. Instead, he is about to have an unexpected (and unusual) encounter in the parking lot.

Back in 2006, Jordan, trapped in a prison of casual dining, realizes he has made his life much more difficult by committing to a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend Steph. Meanwhile, Tyler leads his younger half-brother, Shane, on a quest into the shadows of an abandoned department store. A rite of passage? Or a huge mistake?

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