Westy Martin

Westy Martin, a first‑class scout from a small New Jersey town, finds his quiet summer routine shattered by a sudden gunshot echoing through the woods. Stunned and uneasy, he watches a bullet‑punched leaf swing in the breeze, realizing the danger is far closer than he imagined. As he calls out, “Don’t shoot!” the forest falls back into an uneasy silence, leaving him to decide whether to stay hidden or confront the unseen threat.

Back home, Westy’s ambitions are rooted in the promise of adventure: a saved hundred dollars, a dream of Yellowstone, and a summer working on his uncle’s farm. His father’s cautious advice about the rifle he carries hints at deeper family tensions, while his troop leaders see in him the steady mind of a true scout. Caught between the allure of the wild and the responsibilities of home, Westy must navigate fear, duty, and the yearning for a future beyond the familiar.