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In a coal mining town in Laurel County, Kentucky, the harsh reality of poverty seems at odds with the rolling hills, rushing rivers, and gorgeous scenery found in Central Appalachia. Seventeen-year-old Holland Fitz returns to her hometown after nearly ten years in the city, expecting the beautiful place she remembered as a girl. But while Holland was building her dreams in Pittsburgh, her childhood friend Travis was forced to carve out a meager life in the aftermath of a mining accident that killed both his father and that of his friend Garrett. Holland,shocked to learn that Travis has turned to the mine to support his family, must learn that there is more to a small town's motivations than coal, and that sometimes, right and wrong aren't always easy to discern. When the idyllic life she'd been dreaming of comes crashing down around her, Holland must decide if she loves her town more than she loves its scenery, and if her feelings for the people in Stinson are what they seemed.

* BigBrotherInstinct: Travis, to Bree and Clover.

In the coal mining town of Stinson, West Virginia, the harsh reality of poverty seems at odds with the rolling hills, rushing rivers, and gorgeous scenery found in Central Appalachia. Seventeen-year-old Holland Fitz returns to her hometown after nearly ten years in the city, expecting the beautiful place she remembered as a girl. But while Holland was building her dreams in Pittsburgh, her childhood friend Travis was forced to carve out a meager life in the aftermath of a mining accident that killed both his father and that of his friend Garrett. Holland,shocked to learn that Travis has turned to the mine to support his family, must learn that there is more to a small town's motivations than coal, and that sometimes, right and wrong aren't always easy to discern. When the idyllic life she'd been dreaming of comes crashing down around her, Holland must decide if she loves her town more than she loves its scenery, and if her feelings for the people in Stinson are what they seemed.

* TheOneWhoMadeItOut: Holland and ultimately Garrett. Subverted with Holland in that she comes back from the city and stays.

* [[Dismotivation]]: Travis, to an extent.

* TheOneWhoMadeItOut: Holland [[spoiler: and ultimately Garrett]]. Subverted with Holland in that she comes back from the city. [[spoiler: (And stays.)]]

* TheOneWhoMadeItOut: Holland [[spoiler: and ultimately Garrett]]. Subverted with Holland in that she comes back from the city[[spoiler: and stays]].

* TheOneWhoMadeItOut: Holland [[spoiler: and ultimately Garrett]]. Subverted with Holland in that she comes back [[spoiler: and stays]].

* TheOneWhoMadeItOut: Holland [[spoiler: and ultimately Garrett]]. Subverted with Holland in that she comes back [[and stays]].

* FlorenceNightingaleEffect: Holland patching up Travis after the mining accident

In the coal mining town of Stinson, West Virginia, the harsh reality of poverty seems at odds with the rolling hills, rushing rivers, and gorgeous scenery found in Central Appalachia. Seventeen-year-old Holland Fitz returns to her hometown after nearly ten years in the city, expecting the beautiful place she remembered as a girl. But while Holland was building her dreams in Pittsburgh, her childhood friend Garrett was forced to carve out a meager life in the aftermath of a mining accident that killed both his father and that of his friend Travis. In the absence of other employment, the boys must turn to the mines to support their families. When Holland hears of a planned mountaintop removal operation in the small town, she is determined to save her Appalachian dream. But Holland must learn that there is more to a small town's motivations than coal, and that sometimes, right and wrong aren't always easy to discern. Now she must decide if she loves her town more than she loves its scenery, and if she loves it enough to give up the one person who wants her to stay.

* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Holland's mom.

* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: Happens to Garrett and Holland, but is mended by the end of the play.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Travis gives one to Holland after the mine accident.

In the coal mining town of Stinson, West Virginia, the harsh reality of poverty seems at odds with the rolling hills, rushing rivers, and gorgeous scenery found in Central Appalachia. Seventeen-year-old Holland Fitz returns to her hometown after nearly ten years in the city, expecting the beautiful place she remembered as a girl. But while Holland was building her dreams in Pittsburgh, her childhood friend Garrett was forced to carve out a meager life in the aftermath of a mining accident that killed both his father and that of his friend Travis. In the absence of other employment, the boys must turn to the mines to support their families. When Holland hears of a planned mountaintop removal operation in the small town, she is determined to save her Appalachian dream. But Holland must learn that there is more to a small town's motivations than coal, and that sometimes, right and wrong aren't always easy to discern. Now she must decide if she loves her town more than she loves its scenery, and if she loves it enough to give up the one person who wants her to stay.