The off-best coming of age story focuses on the relationship between a high school senior., teacher - loving Rodney Miller and his best friend Sabrina who are both considered "outcasts" at their small-town Texas high school. he for his sexuality and she for her weight. Both eventually find outlets for their insecurities , and Rodney's dreams are realized with the encouragement of his theater teacher Mr. Cox. The story explores the difficulties of growing up in small -town America, with humor and humility.