Halfway to Somewhere

Some Roads Are Meant to Cross

Lindsay, a lively influencer, travels in her trailer, sharing her journeys with the world. From a young age, Lindsay lived independently because her mother Grace’s former partner had been abusive. That pushed Lindsay to leave early, finding freedom in her travels. After years, she learns of her mother’s loneliness and returns home. Grace longs for company, and Lindsay promises to stay as long as needed. Eventually, they decide to embark on a road trip, despite past fears. Along the way, they run into Joe, a reserved single father traveling with his young child, multiple times once at a gas station, then in a small town. Lindsay forms an easy, genuine bond with Joe’s child, a connection that surprises her with its warmth and honesty. Joe and Lindsay realizing they share similar dreams, they agree to travel part of the journey together. As they bond through shared experiences, Lindsay and Joe grow closer, while Grace regains her confidence, seeing that her future is also wide open. Joe begins to believe in connection again, for himself and for his child, It's been some time since his beloved wife died. In the end, they continue forward, changed, surrounded by new bonds, and open to what comes next.

Story added by jakubduda on February 20, 2026