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Fast forward months later, and we find young Jesse, a boy grappling with abandonment and sorrow, navigating life as an orphan in Portland. Together with his friends, Jesse resorts to scrounging money from visitors to celebrate their camaraderie with a shared birthday cake. Their innocent yet rebellious acts catch the attention of local authorities, and a police chase ensues, emphasizing their desperation for flight and freedom from a life of neglect.