Hoke deftly weaves a story of loss, hope, family, and relationships that twist and turn as you learn about these two strangers. The background information is seamlessly integrated into the dialogue and we want to know more. And Hoke obliges with an ending that rings of truth and consequences. Actors will find much to mine here and audiences will be swept into the journey.

There’s a fine line between optimism and cynicism, between trepidation and trust. When family is involved, reconciliation is as risky a mine field as estrangement.

There’s an abundance of good fortune and understanding here leading Jade and the audience toward certain expectations, while deftly avoiding cliches.

A wonderful challenge to directors and designers, to realistically or impressionistically create this trip around a store. (I’m coming up with ideas right now!) There’s plenty of history, emotion, and strategy, so when they finally get to the cashier, there’s definitely a payoff!...

I was really rooting for them and of course the ending was heartbreaking but it was a truthful possibility. Well done!