Gatwick "Gat" Patil

Thoughtful, ambitious, and intelligent, Gat is a New York City kid with an edge — so he can't help but feel a bit out of place amongst Martha's Vineyard's cashmere-and-gingham elite. That said, he returns to Beechwood Island, year after year, unable to resist spending summers with his best friend… who he's been pining for since before he knew what pining is. This year, she finally seems to be reciprocating his feelings — but the timing couldn't be worse, because Gat now has a secret that could drive her away forever.