Homer Macauley wants to become the best telegram messenger in California. He works at night and goes to high school during the day. Homer is an ambitious teenager who dreams of doing great things. But his job brings him face-to-face with the harsh realities of life and death, as he struggles to understand the events around him. This is an unforgettable story of how hospitality, generosity and kindness can change a person's life and make the world a better place.