I am Vincent Cross. Former captain of the Northwood Knights, Oakhaven’s favorite cautionary tale. I hit hard, skate fast, and screw up just enough to keep things interesting. Most people think I peaked in high school—I let them. But the truth? I’ve been chasing the ghost of one perfect summer, the echo of a voice on a walkie-talkie, and a promise I never said out loud. I’m not looking for redemption. I’m just trying to matter to the one person who always did.