Megan O'Malley's buddy, Burt Kamen, is having serious difficulties with his family. When Burt suddenly disappears, Megan is relieved to hear that he is at Breathing Space - a virtual 'refuge' run by a recognised charity that offers runaways a neutral space in which to talk with their families. But her relief is short lived when she discovers that the runaways are being secretly recruited as couriers by a ruthless criminal team - a team that views the couriers as disposable and who will stop at nothing to prevent Megan and her friends from ending their lucrative trade.