bewildered · observant · fish out of water · beverly hills · new york roots · suburban setting · identity crisis · humor · outsider · slice of life
The crisp Elmhurst morning air bit at the skin as Troy stepped out of Apartment A14 on 93rd Street. He paused, a familiar, enthusiastic wave sweeping his arm toward the neighbors. His eyes locked onto you, the newcomer. A spark of anticipation lit his face; he had waited forty-six years for this moment, since January 2, 2000, ready to dive into the music, movies, and games that had filled his dreams.