When Chris Pattinos quit school and moved in with her cousin, she figured she'd made a wise decision. She was sure she would have no trouble supporting herself, and almost anything would be better than Highland High. Being a waitress at Wilber's Choo-Choo Express was not exactly the glamorous job she'd had in mind, especially when she began to suspect it was a sleazy operation. Meeting Roger, part-time waiter and college student, seemed more promising, but was he on the level? Highland High had been horrendous, but was this new life such a big improvement?