Drunk, Driving, and 17 (2023) Movie Script
1
From the moment they're born,
we want to protect our kids.
As a parent, you think,
"If I can just keep them safe,
I'm doing my job."
So you do what you have to do
to pave their way...
To smooth things out
so they have it
a little easier than you did.
Whoo!
I'm so proud of you!
I always play better
when you're watching.
Knew it was
gonna happen. I knew it.
I told your mom.
I was like, "This is it, babe."
Dinner at Mario's to celebrate?
I'm on at the ER tonight,
so I'm gonna have to head out.
But you guys go ahead,
celebrate.
See ya later.
Uh, actually, Mom,
I think we're all
supposed to go to Lisa's?
Yeah.
Oh. Well,
don't be late tonight.
And don't do anything
I wouldn't do.
Oh, my God. Do not
even listen to him.
He was so vanilla
in high school.
He just tries to
sound like he was cool.
Okay. Don't give
away my secrets, woman. Geez.
Okay, so, dinner
tomorrow night to celebrate?
Oh, and I talked to Coach.
Looks like there might be
an offer coming.
Gonna have more to celebrate
than just the playoffs.
Alright!
Stanford, here we come!
Yeah!
Whoo!
Mom. Okay. We gotta go.
Everyone's waiting.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Aww.
Pizza?
Yeah, let's do it.
Hey. Scoot.
How's Joey doing?
Taking to-go orders all night.
I'm so super-bummed.
I mean, I get his parents
want him to work
so he learns the value
of money and stuff,
but it sucks for me.
He should be here
celebrating with us.
Lisa: Hey, guys. Real quick.
Say "cheese."
Perfect.
Dan, my dad wanted me to tell
you and the rest of the team,
if you want the good stuff,
it's out in the garage.
It's his way of saying thanks
for taking us
all the way to the playoffs!
Any whiskey? Cool.
I'll be back.
Okay.
You need anything?
No, I'm good.
- Anything from Stanford?
- No. U.L.A.?
Nada.
Well, Nikki's the smart one.
Right?
No college equals no stress.
We all can't have parents who
are down to send us to New York
and pay for everything
so that we maybe can be models.
I'm lucky, and I know it.
- Mm-hmm.
- So stop.
Oh, baby, girl!
You are so beautiful
Oh, my gosh. Lame.
And she's a junior?
Oh, Steve is never
gonna live this down.
I have to get in on this.
If only she used her power
for good.
It's not possible.
You have to feed the socials
to stay relevant.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
Oh, I wish I was
already in Manhattan,
where you can party all night.
I know.
If only this podunk town had,
like, ride-share or something,
it wouldn't be so bad.
Hm.
Being the sober driver's
gotta be so un-fun for you.
Don't you want to
celebrate tonight?
No. I'm good. I don't like
the taste of beer anyway.
What'd you get?
A little whiskey.
Lisa's parents are so chill.
Her dad was like,
"Son, this is the good stuff.
Ought to get you lit,
so savor it!"
Oh, no.
My parents are mostly cool
as far as parents go,
but they'd never host
a party for me.
If you get Stanford,
I bet they would.
Huh.
Stanford and playoffs?
That might push it
over the edge.
Maybe.
Hello?
What? What?
Yes, he's right here.
Stanford?
This is Daniel.
Yes, sir!
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Uh-huh. Yeah?
For real?!
Seriously?!
Thank you so much, sir.
Partial athletic scholarship.
Yes!
Okay.
I'll talk to you soon. Bye.
Yes!
Whoo!
Oh, yeah!
What's going on?
Why are you screaming?
Stanford just offered
your brother
a partial athletic scholarship!
Yeah, buddy!
I'm proud of you.
Son, you deserve it.
Thanks, Dad.
A beer?
Mm-hmm.
If he gets a beer,
I get one, too!
Oh, really?
Yeah.
Well, when you single-handedly
take your team to the playoffs
and get an athletic
scholarship to Stanford,
then, yeah, you, too,
can totally...
Yeah, right!
Like that'll ever happen!
Precisely my point.
There's so many
double standards in this house!
It's ridiculous!
So... any word from Stanford
for you, Kim?
Um, no, not yet. But I heard
from Tech and Brown, so...
Hey, those aren't bad
fallback schools at all.
Yeah, I think my mom is hoping
that I'll take
the scholarship at Tech
so I'm close to home, but
I don't think she understands
how important, you know,
Stanford is to Dan and I.
So, uh, Mom, I was thinking
we could throw a party
next weekend, you know,
to celebrate with my friends.
Sure, we can go to the movies,
and Emily can go over
to Melinda's.
You could have some friends
over next Saturday.
I, uh... I think Dan means
more like a, you know,
party party
with a keg and stuff.
Oh. You two have
already discussed this?
I think the kid's earned it.
And, I mean, you know,
he's gonna drink anyway.
Might as well do it at our place
where we can keep an eye on him.
Okay. Wow.
This is a lot to process.
Come on, Mom. We've been to, like,
what, 10 keg parties already this year?
That doesn't make it
a good idea.
Mom.
Come on.
All the other parents
host these all the time.
It's our turn.
It's only fair.
Um, yeah, you know, we're really
responsible, Mrs. Wright.
I promise. And we always have
a designated sober driver.
That's usually me.
I mean, look.
Everyone says you're
the cool parents anyway.
Cool parents.
Cool parents.
Come on, Mom.
You know you want to say yes.
Okay, fine.
Yes!
But there will be rules.
I'm taking everyone's keys.
They will sleep over or
we'll get a van or something.
I'm not worried
about the logistics.
It's gonna be fine.
Thanks, Mom.
Hm...
Aww. Come on, sour puss.
Come on.
Party at your house?
Dude, no way!
Can your mom please talk
some sense into my mom?
Uh, not happening.
Your mom's really scary, Joey.
I wouldn't try to change her mind.
At all.
Do you really think
she would do that?
Heard there's a party
at your place on Saturday night.
Yeah. You heard right.
Nice.
We'll be there.
See you then.
Um, what are you talking about?
What's the problem?
You don't know them, Dan.
Look, I'm only gonna
have one party,
so I'm gonna make
the most of it.
Wow! Get one scholarship
to Stanford,
and it's like I don't even
know you anymore, man.
What's wrong with
inviting some people?
- Do you even know his name?
- Yeah. What's his name?
That's, um...
Say his name.
"Uh, duh..."
I know we're supposed to be
talking booster-club stuff,
but I just feel funny
about letting the kids drink
in my house. Am I wrong?
You know, actually, I think
you guys are playing with fire.
I mean, I'm glad Joey
works weekends.
That way, he just totally
misses those parties.
The kids are pretty good about
being responsible, Lourdes.
I don't care how
responsible they are.
They're still teenagers.
No way.
We've done it for Darius, and
nothing bad's ever happened.
Keith and I have been right
there every single time.
Dan's a good kid, Martha.
I would just relax about it.
Too much wine for me, ladies.
Excuse me.
Bye, love.
Bye.
Don't worry so much.
It'll be fine.
Just don't get all "control freak"
about it and scare the kids.
Find somewhere close by
to hang out and just be cool.
You got this.
I got this.
Mom.
You know, they have a cafeteria
at the hospital
for a reason, right?
I like my coffee better
'cause you gave it to me
for Christmas.
How was tutoring?
It was fine.
We worked on
quadratic equations.
And school?
Also fine.
I aced a pop quiz in Latin.
Oh, and I got the essay back
from AP European History.
And?
A-minus.
Damn, you're good!
Yeah, but I'm still waiting
to hear back from Stanford.
Well, mail hasn't come.
Could be today.
Dan got a partial
athletic scholarship.
They called him at home
over the weekend, so...
Baby, you're gonna
hear really soon.
And if you don't get in...
Whoa. Don't say that.
That's not an option. Okay?
Dan and I have made plans.
Robin: You're 17. You've got
your whole life ahead of you.
You hate him.
I do not.
I just don't think
you should tie yourself
to the first guy you date.
Mom.
I love him. Okay?
He's a good guy, and
he has an amazing family.
I think they're very nice
people, but men are fickle.
I know.
You say that all the time,
but not everyone's
like Dad, okay?
Dan's dad is awesome.
And Dan is very much like him.
Ooh. I've got to go,
sweetheart. I'm late.
I hate the night shift so much.
I put lasagna in the fridge.
You'll be hungry later,
and then you'll be thanking me.
Hm!
You're so weird.
Yeah. I am.
Have a good night.
Coach: Alright. That's it.
Nice hustle, if that's
what you want to call it.
Ready to hit the showers?
Let's go!
Can't believe you get to have
a monster party,
and I'm stuck at Don Carlo's
making pizza.
Yeah, that's lame. Dude,
you should talk to Lisa.
Tell her to stop
inviting randies.
That's how things get crazy.
Where's your head, man?
I'm good.
Heard you're a real croono
there, Steve-o.
Oh, yeah. The best there is.
You saw the video?
Dude. Dude. Dude...
- Baby, girl
- Baby, girl
You saw that, right?
Yeah, I saw it.
In fact, the whole Internet
saw that video.
You guys, I'm out here training
you guys every single day.
And all you're gonna do
is just, what?
Throw it away on the weekend?
Is that what you're gonna do?
Drinking. Partying?
Huh? Dan?
Let's just hope the coach
didn't see that video.
Huh, Steve-o?
Let's hit the showers, huh?
That's it.
Yes, sir.
I can't believe
Coach saw your video.
You need to be careful
what you put up? You hear me?
Heather:
Looking good, Dan.
Thanks, Heather.
I heard you got the scholarship
to Stanford.
I'm going to Berkeley, so we
will practically be neighbors.
That's cool.
Yeah.
Four years in Cali.
I really hope we get to
know each other better.
Dan! Coach wants you.
I got to go.
Kim. Hey.
Who is it?
Uh, it's just Kim, Mom!
We're gonna take a quick walk.
We'll be back in like ten.
What's wrong?
Is your mom okay?
I got waitlisted.
Waitlisted.
You mean at Stanford?
Yeah. But I have a plan.
It's all gonna be fine.
Um, I'll just go when you go,
and I'll get a job.
And while you're taking
classes during the day,
I can work and save money.
And I can take class at
a community college somewhere.
Um, and then I'll reapply,
and Stanford will take me.
They have to.
It could be fun.
You know? We could get
an apartment together
and, like, pretend we're an old
married couple or something.
Yeah, we should talk
about this more, but later.
This way, nothing changes.
It's all still according
to plan, right?
Right.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hi.
I was just wondering if you
wanted me to come over early
and help you set up.
Uh, nah, that's cool.
My parents have taken over.
Hey, um, I'm getting ready,
and I got some stuff to do.
Um, okay.
I'll see you tonight.
Okay?
Yeah. Okay. Bye.
Alright. Bye.
What you doing, K?
Sorry. I just had to
check in with my mom.
Party tonight! It's gonna be
the party to end all parties.
I'm gonna be there,
and so should you.
You look stressed. Is it
'cause of Dan and Heather?
Lisa! Damn it.
That was not
for Kim's consumption!
Um...
Dan and Heather?
What...
What are you guys talking about?
It was nothing.
Joey saw Dan and Heather talking
after basketball practice.
A very intimate chat.
Dan isn't like that. Okay?
It was just Joey being a jerk.
Yeah. Um...
Dan told me about it.
It... It's no big deal.
See? Nothing. Just like
I told you and Joey both.
Alright. Thanks, man. You
can pick it up anytime tomorrow.
I kind of feel like
we're having the party.
Oh, really?
I like setting all this up.
Well, maybe some adult
entertaining is in our future.
You know? We got Dan
heading off next fall.
We can ship Em to your mom's
any weekend we want.
Hm. I like that idea. You, me,
and our own personal kegger.
Hmm. My kind of party.
Whoa. You're parents.
So gross.
How do you think you got here?
Are you packed for Melinda's?
I'm not going to Melinda's, Mom.
Yes, you are.
I talked to her mom.
You two are on house arrest
at their place tonight.
I can't go to the party?
That's so unfair!
I'm not a baby.
I'm in high school.
No, you're not going
to a party with alcohol.
No how, no way.
Not even at this house.
You're just doing that
'cause I'm a girl.
Your daughter.
She's not wrong.
She doesn't understand.
It's different for girls.
I don't want her
on the receiving end
of the "boys will be boys"
stuff.
That is way above my pay grade.
Maybe we made a mistake
with this.
No. No, no, no. We didn't.
Em will be fine.
Can we please go back to
where we were five seconds ago?
How's it going tonight,
my fellows?
Keymaster. It's gonna be
a slammin' party tonight.
Ah ha! Real slammin'.
Thanks, Mr. Wright.
Call me Tim.
Mr. Wright's my dad.
There we go. Thank you.
Hey, Dad.
What's up?
I appreciate what you're doing,
but I think we should have
someone else man the keys.
- Uh, hey, Steve!
- Hey, yo.
You want to be the keymaster?
Uh, yeah.
Let's do this.
Steve just got
his wisdom teeth taken out,
so he's not drinking.
Yeah, I'm on antibiotics, so...
Well, with great power
comes great responsibility.
- Alright. We'll talk to ya.
- Have fun, guys.
Something like that.
"Have fun, my fellows."
"Real slammin', partner."
You're not the keymaster?
I've been summarily dismissed.
Oh.
Upstairs with us, milady.
Don't do anything
I wouldn't do!
There's Dan.
No, no, no. You see,
Black Friday is when...
Hi.
Hey. Um... Oh, you know what?
This is empty.
I'm gonna go fill it up real
quick. I'll be right back.
Maybe we should just go check...
No way.
We trust Dan, right?
Then we stay put.
Joey: It's all over
the socials.
That party's blowing up!
Dan's been M.I.A. all night.
So not cool.
Damn, man. I wish I could
be there with you guys.
Me too.
Okay. I gotta go.
Kim needs me.
- Love you.
- I love you, too.
Lisa, you know Kim
doesn't drink.
I don't want...
Just drink.
You need it.
Ugh! God.
Okay. I'm just gonna...
I'm gonna go find Dan.
Kim. Hold on. Wait.
Kim, wait.
I know what it looked like
back there, alright?
Like you were making out
with Heather.
I'm sorry. I just... I had
a little too much to drink,
and maybe I made
some bad choices.
Maybe?
I should have
talked to you first,
but I... I didn't want
to hurt you.
Alright? Look,
I really do care about you.
Then why did you do this to me?!
What?
I think we should
see other people.
What are you talking about?
I just want to
enjoy college, you know?
I don't wanna be tied down
when you're not even
going to Stanford.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Do you want me
to get Nikki for you?
Get out.
Kim, hold on.
Get out! Get out!
Alright.
Get out!
Hey. Have you seen Kim?
Kim?
Kim, it's me.
Open the door.
Oh, my God.
What happened?
I don't want to talk about it.
Are you okay?
I want a drink.
I want a drink.
Kim.
Kim, wait!
Why aren't you talking to me?!
I just want a drink, okay?
Zach:
I love dark beer, don't you?
Kim! Kim!
What?
What are you doing?
Just... one.
No. Not okay.
Hey. Hey.
The lady said she wants a drink.
I think you should back off.
You back off, prick.
She's my friend.
Hm!
Mm.
Kim.
Another. Please.
Okay. Hm. Hm.
Seriously? This is
what you're gonna do?
Fine. Fine.
Whatever.
Mm-hmm.
Mnh! Aah!
Want another one?
Yeah.
I got you. I got you.
What?!
You don't hear that?
It's a party.
She's out there drinking
with some aggro dude.
I don't know what happened
between her and Dan,
but it was bad.
What do you want me to do
about it? I'm at work.
I don't know. I just think
she's acting crazy.
I'm worried about her. I mean,
Kim doesn't really ever drink.
Maybe you should go talk
to Dan's parents,
tell 'em what's up.
No. No way. I can't get her
in trouble like that.
Okay.
I get off in like 30.
Look, I'll come over
and take him home.
That work for you?
Thank you, babe.
I appreciate it.
You're the best.
Yo, Joey!
Break's over!
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Aah!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hey, hey, hey.
It's Kim, right?
Yeah.
Hey, hey.
Um, you okay?
I don't know.
No, look, I got you.
You look like you need
to lie down.
Let's go right up here.
Come on.
Uh-oh.
Come on.
Easy.
Where am I going?
Just right up here.
Right?
You alright?
Can you get some water?
Yeah, yeah.
There'll be water down...
Um...
Right... Right in here.
Some water right over here.
You good?
Come on.
Here we go.
Here we go.
I'll help you.
Take it easy.
I've, uh...
I've noticed you around before.
Ah.
Dating that basketball player,
right?
I... was.
I think we broke up.
Wow. Uh...
I-I mean, I'm sorry.
That's rough.
You know?
You're really... pretty.
Thank you.
Any time.
I say we forget about him.
What?
Uh...
- Hmm?
- No. No, no, no.
No, no, no, come on.
Don't be a tease.
It's okay.
I got you.
I don't want to.
Just lay back.
You'll be fine.
It'll be the best night
of your life.
- No, I don't want to.
- Relax.
I don't want to.
Stop!
Stop it!
What are you doing?!
Stop it!
Leave me alone!
Okay. Alright.
Alright. Uh...
Get out!
Yeah, Yeah.
Get out!
Mommy...
Please pick me up.
Mom, please pick me up.
I mean, it's like
I don't even know Kim tonight.
Do you blame her?
I mean, Dan and Heather?
Come on.
It was inevitable.
I mean, I like Dan fine,
but the playoffs and Stanford
have totally gone to his head.
What did you just do?
Little Miss Perfect
isn't perfect anymore.
What? It's funny.
No, it's not.
Kim's gonna die
when she sees that.
Well, if you don't want stuff
posted on the socials,
then you probably
shouldn't do it.
Wait, wait, wait.
We're at 100 likes.
Look.
Nikki!
I'm sorry.
I promise I'm sorry.
Can you find me?
Can you find me?
Oh, my God!
Okay.
I can't take it any more.
What's wrong?
That is not a party.
It sounds like
a riot down there.
Okay. That's it.
That's it.
The neighbors
are going to call
the police. Party is over.
Yep. Okay.
Yep. You're right.
Who are all of these kids?
I don't know, Martha.
Turn off the music!
Turn it off!
Party's over!
Whoa!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Who are you?
Okay!
Listen!
No one can leave, alright?
If you need a ride,
we'll give you a ride.
We have sleeping bags,
but no one can leave.
- Guys!
- Where are the keys?
I don't know.
Steve! Steve!
Okay, this is a mess.
Okay? Half these kids
didn't turn in their keys,
and they've probably
been drinking.
I know, I know.
Where's Dan?
Dan!
Guys...
Give me this!
Who are you?
Nobody else leaves!
Hoo!
Got him!
Let's go!
Come on, man!
Hey.
Party's over.
What?
The party's over.
You're here, you're spending
the night. Got it?
But the party's over.
Yes, sir.
Got you. Got you.
Hey, thanks for helping.
Everyone here is staying.
Well, that's good, I guess.
I think we dodged a bullet.
Something awful
could've happened.
We should have never
had this party.
It was a huge mistake.
No, it wasn't.
Relax, relax.
Let's get these guys to bed.
Come on, guys.
Hello?
Kim?
Where the hell are you?
The party's over, and I...
Are you crying?
What... What's going on?
Nikki, I have to go.
What do we got?
Head-on car crash, possible DUI,
traumatic head injury,
vitals all over the place.
It doesn't look good.
I don't think
they're gonna make it.
Let's take him to room three.
Come on, come on,
come on, come on.
Alright, I'm on three.
Ready?
One, two, three.
Kim?
Kim, stay with me.
Focus on my voice.
Officer.
Sir, is there
a Martha Wright here?
Uh, is this about the party?
Babe, what's going on?
Ma'am, there was a car accident
over on our Elm.
A white SUV was involved,
and there were
some serious injuries.
Now, we found a Martha Wright's
insurance and registration
in a glove compartment.
And that would be you?
Yes, I'm... I'm Martha Wright.
But that's impossible.
Her car is...
Oh, my God.
It's gone.
Okay. So you didn't give
Kimberly Summers permission
to drive your car?
No. No, I didn't. No.
So the vehicle was stolen?
No, no, no, no, no.
Um...
we had a party.
My son, that is,
Kimberly is his girlfriend.
I'm sure there's a reasonable
explanation for this.
Absolutely.
There were serious injuries?
It's gonna be okay.
We got here as fast as we could.
I can't believe this happened.
I mean, I-I called Joey and
asked him to come to the party
so he could come
pick me and Kim up.
But then... But then
I kept calling him,
and he wasn't answering,
and I didn't know where he was.
And I... then I couldn't get
my keys, so I couldn't drive.
And she had to come pick me up.
I'm so sorry.
It's not your fault.
Some drunk driver did this.
You had nothing to do with this.
Come on.
We have to get in there
because they said
he was going to surgery.
He just can't wake up
and we're not there.
Okay.
I'm sorry, Robin.
I need to get Kim's blood.
You know why.
All done.
Mom, where am I?
Baby, you're okay.
You're at the hospital.
You were in a car accident.
What?
What?
I don't remember that.
You're... You're gonna be okay.
What's wrong?
You're not telling me something.
Nothing, my love.
You're gonna be all right.
That's all that matters.
No, I can... I can tell.
Ow.
What aren't you telling me?
I, uh...
Mom, please, you're scaring me.
There was someone else
I-in the accident.
Who?
It was Joey, baby.
What?
Is he okay?
Ow!
He's... He's...
He's in surgery.
Where is he?
He's in surgery.
What?
He's getting
the best care possible.
No, no, no.
The doctors here know
what they're doing.
Aah!
Shh.
I want to see him.
Where is he?
Is he okay?
It's going to be okay.
It's gonna be okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Shh.
It's gonna be okay.
Yeah, I see it.
You sleep at all?
Guess not.
The officer said Kim's
gonna be all right.
That doesn't make it okay.
We don't even know
about the other driver.
Serious injuries?
We'll cross that bridge
when we get to it.
Okay?
We have good insurance.
I don't care about that.
What I care about is that
we have made a huge mistake.
And someone else
is paying for it.
We didn't make
a huge mistake, okay?
We let Dan have a party.
That's all. Okay?
Everything's gonna be fine,
I promise.
Mom?
What's wrong?
I just got a text.
Joey was in an accident.
They're saying that Kim hit him?
I-I mean, that's crazy, right?
Oh. My. God.
Kim...
Listen...
- The police came by last night.
- Hold on. Wait.
The police?
What are you talking about?
Kim took your mother's car
and crashed it.
She was drunk.
We didn't know
she hit Joey, though.
Why would Kim do
something like this?
She wasn't even known
to... to be a drinker.
Son?
Kim and I broke up last night.
She saw me kiss this girl.
I-It was nothing.
But, like...
She saw it, and she got upset.
Because she saw you
kissing someone else.
Don't yell, Mom.
I'm sorry.
- It just happened.
- "It just happened."
Martha, calm down.
Please. Okay?
This stuff happens.
He's young.
I mean, he's... he's just...
He's figuring himself out.
He's experimenting...
I know he didn't go about it
the right way, but...
If you say
"boys will just be boys,"
Tim, I am going to lose it.
It's not what I'm gonna say.
Okay? I've just...
I understand
where he's coming from.
I've... I've worn
these shoes before.
He's just a kid.
Kids do stupid things sometimes.
So do adults.
I can't win.
I give up.
Kim?
Kim.
I know it was you.
It's all over school.
How could you do that
to me and Joey?
I told you not to drink
that stuff.
And you did it anyways.
How could you not think
something bad
was going to happen?!
How is he?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Nikki.
I just... I wasn't thinking.
He's alive.
No thanks to you.
It was an accident.
I'm so sorry, Nikki.
I'm sorry.
You're just lucky the doctors
think he's gonna make it.
Otherwise you'd be a murderer.
Kim, do you get that?
I don't want to see your face.
Understand?
Not anywhere.
I need a break from you.
Will you tell him sorry?
If he wakes up,
I'll let him know
that you're sorry
you screwed up
and almost killed him.
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Lourdes:
Is that from last night?
Forward it to me.
It's not as bad as it looks.
No, it's worse.
What were Martha
and Tim thinking?
God...
Hi.
It's me... Martha.
I just wanted to call
and tell you
we're thinking about you
and sending our love
and prayers to you, Jack,
and, of course, Joey.
Call us if you need anything.
Wouldn't respond.
- Kimberly Summers?
- What's going on?
You're under arrest for a DUI
with serious bodily injury.
What are you doing
to my daughter?
Your daughter's under arrest.
We're taking her to the station.
Let's go.
What? Mom?
Wha... Just go with them, Kim.
Mom?
I'm gonna find a lawyer,
and then I'll meet you
at the station.
Ma'am, stand up.
Hands behind your back.
Oh, my God.
She's just a kid.
Do you have to do that?
- Mom?
- It's gonna be okay.
Mom!
Officer:
Ma'am, turn to your right.
Get up.
You made bail.
Come on.
Thank you.
I just want to go to bed.
Robin.
Hi.
I just wanted to check on Kim.
I tried to call her number
and the house phone, but...
So...
How are you?
You know, they arrested Tim.
I can't believe you have
the audacity to come here
to my house after what you
and your son did to my daughter.
I'm so sorry.
Dan told me everything,
and I tried to explain to him
how awful what he did was.
But I know he feels badly.
My 17-year-old daughter
is going to be
tried as an adult.
And is facing
a 15-year prison term.
15 years.
Do you have any idea
what that even means?
What she's going to lose?
So I don't give a rat's ass
about what you
and your son are feeling.
You have the right to be angry.
Oh, you don't know
what anger is.
You provided alcohol
to underage kids
at a party at your house.
This whole thing is on you.
- Robin...
- You and your family
destroyed my daughter's life.
And you better believe
I'll be sending the legal bills
right to your door.
Mm.
Hey, baby.
How you doing?
What's gonna happen?
The lawyer told me
it's going to be a process.
Now, I know it all seems
overwhelming right now, but...
if we take it
one day at a time...
Is he gonna be okay?
Joey?
He made it through surgery,
and now they're just waiting
for him to wake up.
What if he doesn't?
What if he dies?
I'm the one who did it.
I'm not gonna be able
to live with myself.
We'll get through it.
Whatever it is,
we'll get through it.
Do I have to go
to school tomorrow?
Not if you don't want to.
But you know you can't
hide in your room forever.
They're gonna hate me.
When I go back.
I don't think so.
They will.
They're gonna hate me.
And they're right to.
Hope you're happy.
You ruined my chances
at the playoffs.
But, hey, community college
should be fun.
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Oops.
Hey.
Um, I'll catch you later.
Hey.
I was meaning to call you.
- When?
- Soon.
I was just trying
to give you some space
after everything that happened.
We were together for two years.
Two years.
And you think it's okay
to break up with me
the way that you did
and then disappear?
What kind of person are you?
Dan...
I thought you loved me.
It's hard for me, too.
You know, the police came
and arrested my dad
because of what you did.
Oh.
Really?
- Yeah.
- It's all my fault?
It wasn't your parents
for supplying the alcohol?
It was me drinking it?
You're the one
who got behind the wheel!
Who pushed me into it?!
If you want to talk
about blame, Dan,
you should look at yourself.
Part of the reason
why I got so drunk
was because
of what you did to me.
What you did to me.
I'm not the only one
who's responsible
for what happened to Joey.
He just squeezed my hand.
He just squeezed my hand!
Lourdes:
Joey?
Can you hear me, honey?
Mom?
Mom, is that you?
It's me.
I'm right here, honey.
So is Nikki.
- Hi.
- Hi, baby.
Where am I?
Why are my feet on...
f-fire?
You were in an accident, honey.
But you're gonna be okay.
Mom, I don't feel right.
Of course not.
You're sick, honey,
but you're gonna be okay.
Okay?
We're gonna get you better soon,
and Nikki's gonna
go get the nurse, okay?
You're awake, and the doctor's
gonna want to know.
Mom... Mom...
how sick am I?
Am I... Am I gonna die?
No, no.
We're gonna get you better.
It's gonna be okay.
Everything is okay now.
You don't need but a little bit
of rehabilitation.
It's okay.
Come in.
Officer: Ma'am, we need you
to come with us.
Why? What's wrong?
Are my kids okay?
Dr. Martha Wright,
we're arresting you
for breaking
the MacArthur County
social-hosting ordinance.
You arrested my husband.
Now you're arresting me?
You've got to be kidding me!
Just following orders, ma'am.
Natalie, call my husband!
Call Kathy Simmons.
Ask her to pick up Emily
and keep her at their house.
Alright? I'll call you
as soon as I can.
Cancel all of my appointments
for the rest of the week.
Lisa, Lisa!
Lisa, wait.
Um, I-I keep texting you,
but you never respond.
Why would I text you back?
We're not friends anymore.
- What?
- I'm team Joey and Nikki.
For someone so smart,
you think you'd
have it all
figured out by now, Kim.
I don't... I don't understand.
Why are you saying all of this?
I mean, you ruined Joey's life
and the team chances
at the playoffs.
No one wants you here.
I'm surprised you're still
showing up for your classes.
Lisa, you... you slept over
at my house.
We've spent every day
the last two years together.
W-Why are you doing this?
- We're friends.
- Mm.
But we're not best friends.
Okay?
I'm not hanging out
with you anymore
because you're canceled
and no one wants
to be canceled-adjacent.
Look, I gotta go.
You keep your head up.
I told Nikki I'd swing
by the hospital
now that Joey's awake.
What? He's awake?
No one told me that.
Yeah, he's awake.
But I wouldn't go there
if I were you.
Nikki said he's probably
never gonna walk again.
And you're the one
that did it to him, Kim.
First-time offense.
You're both professionals
in good standing
in the community.
We got lucky the judge
let you out
on your own recognizance.
I mean, this is ridiculous.
A year in prison for...
For a keg?
You hear how that sounds, right?
It's insane.
I wouldn't recommend
that approach.
These are new laws,
and they reflect
a strong public desire
to curb underage
drinking and driving.
Challenging the law is only
gonna convince the judge
that you've got zero remorse
for what you did.
What we did?
You're acting like we held up
a liquor store or something.
I mean, what happened to Joey...
I'm sorry, but it's not
our responsibility.
In this county,
If you provide alcohol
to a minor,
you're liable
for what happens to them
and what happens to anyone else
as a result of their drinking.
What do you suggest
we do, Janice?
Plead guilty.
Show remorse.
And throw yourself
on the mercy of the judge.
No. No way.
We're gonna fight this thing.
There's video from the party
all over the Internet.
That is
incontrovertible evidence
that you provided alcohol
and that you contributed
to the delinquency
of multiple minors.
You'll be lucky if the judge
doesn't throw the book at you.
And the D.A.
is gonna be asking
for the maximum because
of the social-media outcry
that this case
has engendered online.
No.
I'm sorry, but they're gonna try
to make an example out of you,
and it's my job to make sure
that that does not happen.
You're paying me.
I suggest that you listen
and do what I say.
Fine.
My biggest concern
is what happens
to Emily and Dan if...
If we go to jail?
If there's jail time,
I will try to get
the terms served separately
so that at least one of you
will be at home
for the children.
This can't be real.
We should have never
agreed to have this party.
- We were so stupid.
- No, we weren't.
Everyone around here does it,
whether they'll
admit it now or not.
Hello?
What?
You're kidding.
Wow.
Okay.
Thank you.
What?
That was our lawyer.
Lourdes and Jack have filed
a civil suit against us.
And the number
they're asking for is...
astronomical.
We're going to lose everything.
Was it worth it?
For us to be like everyone else?
Judge: I sentence
Timothy David Wright
and Martha Rachel Wright
to 90 days in county jail each
and a $1,000 fine.
Terms to be served separately
so they may care
for their minor children.
Upon their release from jail,
the defendants will serve
five years of probation,
to include no less than
200 hours of community service.
Alright, alright.
Judge:
This court is dismissed.
I've asked for a continuance
so we could have
more time to prepare.
Now, Kim, I know
this is an overwhelming
and stressful time for you,
but there's still a couple
things you can do for me
that could really help me out.
Why?
I did it.
They should just lock me in jail
and throw away the key.
I deserve it.
I know that's how you feel
right now,
but I'm not gonna
let that happen. Alright?
You're 17, and in this state,
that means you're gonna be
tried as an adult.
Alright? And that means
big-people, jail,
not juvenile hall.
And believe me,
that's the last place
you want to spend the next
15 years of your life.
So I suggest we concentrate
our efforts
to try to get
the best possible outcome.
A good outcome
is definitely what we want.
Yeah. We know
you drove drunk.
Okay?
We can't dispute that fact.
But what we can do
is try to show the court
that this was just
one dumb mistake
and doesn't define
who you are, alright?
We can show them
a lovely young lady
who is part of the honor roll
and tutors underprivileged kids
in her spare time
and is a member
of the student council
and is a loving young daughter.
She's all those things and more.
Your mom and I know that you're
a highly responsible young lady
who committed
one unfortunate act.
We just need the court
to know that, too.
You said there were
some things we could do
to help you out?
Mm. Yeah.
You can demonstrate remorse.
Alright?
You can show the court
that you're deeply regretful
of what you did,
and you'll never do anything
like this again.
How do I do that?
Well, you can volunteer
for MADD...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
And you can start going to
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
I'm not an alcoholic.
I don't even like
the taste of beer.
It doesn't matter.
Alright?
If we want the court to give you
the shortest sentence possible,
you need to demonstrate remorse.
And this is the best
possible way to do it.
Good job, Debra.
Good job.
Anybody else feel like
sharing today?
Rae:
Hey. Hey.
Come here.
I'm Rae.
I'm Kim.
This your first meeting?
Yeah.
I'm glad you're here.
Look, um, if you want to talk,
need anything, whatever,
call me.
I'm not an alcoholic.
Neither are
half the people here,
if you ask them.
No, I don't mean that
I'm in denial. I got a DUI.
And that was the first
and last time
that I'm ever gonna drink,
so it's okay.
No, here.
It's just a number.
Okay?
Okay. Thanks.
Excuse me.
What do you want?
Can we talk?
Mother to mother?
Let's go outside.
I just want to apologize.
We should've never
let Dan have that party.
Yeah, I told you,
but you weren't listening.
No, I wasn't.
You were right.
I couldn't have known
what was going to happen,
but that doesn't matter.
We made a mistake, and we accept
that we have to pay for it.
I hear what you got
with the courts.
I thought it was fair.
We probably should
have gotten more.
Well, maybe.
I don't know what's right.
You know, I don't know
how you and Tim
going to jail
is gonna help Joey.
Maybe make me and Jack feel
a little bit better,
but that's about it.
The civil suit...
I can't talk about that.
We're not going
to fight you on this.
I've already told the insurance
company to do what's right.
Tim and I will find
a way to cover it.
So no court.
I didn't want you and Jack
to worry about anything.
You have enough
on your plate already.
You know what?
I believe you
when you say you're sorry.
I didn't think I would, but...
I can see you're suffering, too.
Nothing compared to you.
I know we'll probably
never be friends again,
real friends.
No, probably not.
Tim and I are going
to do what's right.
Thank you.
I should get back.
I don't really like
to leave him too long, so...
- But good luck...
- Mm-hmm.
To you and Tim with, you know...
Hi.
Can I help you?
Hi. Um...
Yeah, my name is Kim Summers.
I'd like to volunteer...
I know who you are.
Saw your picture on the news.
We provide aid
to victims of drunk driving.
You're here 'cause
your lawyer told you
it'd help with your case.
Uh, yes.
But I'm... I'm not, um...
I'm sorry.
I have to... I have to go.
Mm-hmm.
Hello?
Carol: Hi.
Kim Summers?
Yes?
It's Carol Bailey at Tutor Time.
I...
I don't know how
to tell you this,
but we won't be needing
your services any longer.
Um, okay.
Fine.
You sure
you don't want any more?
Yeah.
Mmm.
Delicious.
So...
why'd you call?
I guess I don't have
any one else to talk to.
Don't have any friends left.
And, um, my mom
is really stressed
with my...
With my case and work,
so I didn't want to add to it.
And I'm not even...
Alcoholic?
You said that.
But it's not really about
the alcohol, is it?
What I'm trying to say is,
sometimes you have to look
at the root of the thing.
The why.
You know?
What brought you
to such a low place
that you needed
to numb yourself?
For me... Mm.
It was growing up with my mom.
She would drink, get angry,
and then hit me and my brother.
Not a great scene.
So you are asking me what
sent me spiraling?
My whole life,
I tried to do the right thing.
I studied, I...
I worked really hard in school,
I got good grades, I did
extracurriculars, I tutored.
You name it, I did it...
Everything.
And it was all so that I could
go to a place like Stanford.
I deserved it.
I... I deserved Stanford.
Mm.
That word...
"deserved."
You say it and it makes you
sound kind of entitled.
What do you mean?
Just that you think
because you followed some path
and made a few sacrifices
that you're supposed
to get what you want.
That's not how the world works.
I think you had expectations,
and when you didn't get
what you wanted, you got mad.
Everyone in my life,
and my friend Joey's life,
and you think
it's because I just
threw myself
a pity party and got drunk?
Yeah.
- That's so harsh.
- Sometimes we need harsh.
Because until
you can look at the truth
and accept what happened
and accept who you are
because of it,
you're never really
gonna move on.
And you didn't ruin your life.
You changed your path.
Maybe what you do now
will be more...
meaningful because of it.
I'm here to volunteer,
not because it's gonna
help my case
but because
it's the right thing to do.
And I... I would like
to do the right thing.
Okay.
You want to help?
I got about 500 pamphlets
that need to be folded.
Okay.
I mean, honestly,
it's not so bad.
Been working out, reading.
And the food's terrible, but...
You know, whatever.
What are...
You're looking anywhere
but at me.
I told the insurance company
we want to settle.
No, we're gonna fight this.
No, we're not.
A big lawsuit is the last thing
Lourdes and Jack need right now.
Joey is in rehab.
They need to be there...
With him... not in court.
- We didn't do anything wrong.
- Yes, we did!
Or you wouldn't be
in jail right now.
I'm not gonna fight you on this.
I want to do
the right thing and settle.
I want our kids to see us
doing the right thing.
- Or what?
- Or when you get out...
one of us needs to find
a new place to live.
Because if you push this,
if you make their lives worse,
you are not the kind of man
I want to be married to.
Okay, Joey.
Put this down for you.
There you go.
Okay. You got it.
All right.
Here we go.
I... I got it, Dad.
Yeah.
We have the ramp
set up in the back.
What's going on?
Surprise!
Surprise!
No way.
You guys didn't have to do this.
Of course we did.
This was nice.
You and my mom,
you did it together?
Yeah.
She's a pretty cool, lady.
I am still
a little scared of her,
but we understand each other.
They like you.
Pretty sure my mom
thought you were
just some pretty airhead
before all this happened.
Hey.
She knows what
you're all about now.
What I see in you.
But serious talk
for a minute, okay?
I can't ask you to stay.
You got big plans.
New York City.
I'm gonna be here at Tech.
- It's not fair for me to...
- No, I'm not going anywhere.
- No, Nikki...
- I've already decided.
Listen, listen.
Okay?
When I almost lost you,
I realized this wasn't just
some high school thing,
that this was the real deal.
I love you.
I want to be with you,
and that's just how it is.
So unless you're saying that
you don't feel the same way...
Of course I feel the same way.
I love you so much.
Come here.
Hey.
These are from my mom.
I've gotta
go help with the cake.
Heard you're killin' it
in rehab?
Some of the guys
on the team were saying
they think you're
probably gonna walk again.
That's the plan.
It's gonna take time,
but I'm patient.
Cool.
I'm glad.
So, dude...
How come you never came
to see me in the hospital?
I, uh...
I don't know.
First, I was like, "That's cool.
I get it.
Dan feels responsible.
It was his party."
But then I started thinking,
"Yeah.
It was your party,
and you were responsible."
So why are you acting
like I was dead to you?
I mean, your mom
came to apologize.
Even Kim tried.
But you, my friend,
were M.I.A.
- I was gonna come.
- No, man, no, no.
No need to explain.
I see you, man. I get it.
I think you should go.
Will: The judge
has set the trial date.
Make sure she preps
that statement.
We'll take care of that.
Will, make sure
the judge knows
she's remorseful.
See you later.
Where are you going?
Your sister and I
aren't done yet.
I have stuff to do.
Well, in this family,
we wait for everyone to finish.
If Dad were here,
he'd let me go.
Well, he's not here.
I am.
Whatever.
Your dad is going to be home
from jail soon,
and then it will be my turn.
And I sure hope
you're more respectful to him
than you're being
to me right now.
Dad doesn't treat me
like a baby.
Not like you do.
Oh, is that right?
Well, you're in
for a rude awakening, mister.
You and your dad both.
Things are going
to change around here
when he gets back.
This is all on you!
You're the one
ruining our family,
acting like Dad's the bad guy.
Put your hand down!
Dan...
You know what?
I'm so glad
I'm out of here in the fall.
Can't wait to get away
from this family.
Metro area knee-deep
in flood waters.
Power was out for three hours
in Eastern Metro...
Mom, I'm gonna talk
to my guidance counselor
and see if Tech
will still take me.
I know that they'll probably
pull the scholarship,
but I can work
and do school at the same time.
I think that's a great idea.
And I like talking about
your future with you,
whatever you choose to do.
To whom it may concern,
I'm writing this letter
to express my remorse
for my recent reckless behavior.
As an honor roll student,
I've always tried
to do the best I can.
I clearly failed
when I got drunk
and got behind
the wheel of a car.
There are no excuses
for my actions,
and I take full responsibility
for them.
I can only hope this
realization affirms the fact
that I am ever more committed
to making smart choices,
both on campus and in life.
Sincerely, Kim.
Well, sort of.
Um, yeah.
I'll be right back.
Hi.
Hi.
Um...
I have a message from Joey.
He wants to see you.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
Emily: Daddy!
Oh!
Buddy.
I'm glad you're back, Dad.
Oh.
Me, too.
Missed you guys.
Please say Mom cooked.
Hey.
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm gonna go
before they collect me.
No, no, no.
Hold on, hold on.
I spent the last month
thinking about
what you said to me.
And...
you're right.
I don't know why
I was fighting you.
But when I realized I was
gonna lose you and my kids...
I knew I had to take stock
and take a long,
hard look at myself
and my responsibility for us
being in this situation.
I love you, Martha.
I'll do anything you want.
Just...
Please come back to me.
And our family.
Full ride to Tech, huh?
Yeah.
Didn't say anything before.
I was...
I was kind of embarrassed.
That you're smart?
I was a funny guy.
No one wants the funny guy
to be smart.
Guess we all had our roles.
Not anymore.
I'm done being put in a box.
I'm just Joey.
That's it.
I am...
I am so sorry.
Every day,
I wish that I was the one
who got hurt.
Every day, I wish it.
And if I could
trade places with you,
I would... I would do it
in a heartbeat.
No.
You couldn't handle it.
Um, I don't know
why I did what I did.
And I keep looking for
some big important answer.
But there's just not one.
I was just upset.
And I acted like an idiot.
Do you think that
you could ever forgive me?
I was mad at you.
Really mad at you... at first.
But then I realized that
anger doesn't serve me.
It just keeps me stuck.
And I'm not letting anything
do that to me anymore.
I don't have the time.
I forgive you, Kim.
I know you didn't mean
to hurt me.
I want you to know I'm here.
Anything.
Anything that
you could need in life,
I'm going to do my best
to help you get it.
I can't change the past,
but I'm gonna do my best
to try and make amends for it.
Okay.
Okay.
You can't cry.
No matter what happens.
'Cause if you cry,
then I'll cry,
and I... I can't.
I promise to save my tears
for the courthouse bathroom.
Thank you.
You got your statement?
Yeah.
You know, Mr. Cartmel said
that they might just
take me right then.
Will you be okay?
I can handle it.
Okay, good.
Because I don't wanna...
I don't wanna
worry about you, too.
Kiddo, you don't know
what worry is.
Wait until you have a kid of
your own, and then we'll talk.
I don't think I'll ever
have a kid of my own.
We'll see.
Okay. You ready?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Kim.
Can I have a minute, Mom?
I'll meet you inside.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
I heard that you and Heather
are, like, a thing now.
We're just kind of
seeing each other.
We're both gonna be
in Cali in the fall, so...
Cool.
Why are you here?
I, uh...
I just want to say good luck.
So...
Good luck.
Thank you.
Kim, wait.
What I'm really here to say
is that you were right.
About what?
I was a jerk to you that night.
I was too much of a coward
to break up with you
to your face, so...
I let things happen
with Heather.
I'm sorry I hurt you, Kimberly.
What happened to you
and to Joey...
that's on me, too.
I appreciate that.
Kim?
What are you doing here?
Joey and I wanted to show
the judge that we support you.
Joey?
What?
Oh, my gosh.
You're kidding.
Judge: Kimberly Summers,
you have pleaded guilty
to serious bodily injury by car.
Before I hand down my sentence,
is there anything
you'd like to say for yourself?
Uh, yes, Your Honor.
I made a mistake.
And because of it, I hurt a lot
of people that I care about,
not just Joey Portillo,
whose life I irreparably damaged
the night that I hit him
while driving drunk,
but also Joey's family
and his girlfriend, Nikki.
I hurt my mom
and the Wright family
and my peers at school.
What happened was terrible,
and I... I have no excuses
to hide behind.
I'm not asking anyone
to take away the guilt
and responsibility
that I feel for what I did
because those are things
that I deserve to feel
and carry with me
for the rest of my life.
I plan on working to pay
restitution to Joey
and to help him
in any way that I can.
Thank you.
I agree with Miss Summers.
This was a terrible mistake
and one she clearly
is already paying for.
But there is a minimum sentence
for this crime.
And so, one year in county jail
and $2,000 fine,
five years probation,
and no less than
200 hours of community service.
I'm here today
to tell you my story.
And to set the kind of example
I wish
I would have set for my kids
before this tragedy happened.
If I'd been a smarter parent,
I'd have said no to that party.
I would have known
that kids get alcohol
more from their parents
than anywhere else.
I would've known
that every 90 seconds
someone is injured
from a drunk-driving crash.
Every 90 seconds.
One choice... just one...
Changed the course of my life
and my friend Joey's life
forever.
And that's a choice that I made
that I'll have to live with
for the rest of my life.
More than 4,000 people die
every year
from underage drunk driving.
And drunk driving will impact
two out of three people
during their lifetime.
So if you think that it can't
happen to you, you're wrong.
The numbers don't lie.
That's more than half the people
sitting in this gym right now.
I'm someone's friend.
I'm someone's partner.
I'm someone's daughter.
I'm someone's mother.
It happened to me.
And it happened to me.
From the moment they're born,
we want to protect our kids.
As a parent, you think,
"If I can just keep them safe,
I'm doing my job."
So you do what you have to do
to pave their way...
To smooth things out
so they have it
a little easier than you did.
Whoo!
I'm so proud of you!
I always play better
when you're watching.
Knew it was
gonna happen. I knew it.
I told your mom.
I was like, "This is it, babe."
Dinner at Mario's to celebrate?
I'm on at the ER tonight,
so I'm gonna have to head out.
But you guys go ahead,
celebrate.
See ya later.
Uh, actually, Mom,
I think we're all
supposed to go to Lisa's?
Yeah.
Oh. Well,
don't be late tonight.
And don't do anything
I wouldn't do.
Oh, my God. Do not
even listen to him.
He was so vanilla
in high school.
He just tries to
sound like he was cool.
Okay. Don't give
away my secrets, woman. Geez.
Okay, so, dinner
tomorrow night to celebrate?
Oh, and I talked to Coach.
Looks like there might be
an offer coming.
Gonna have more to celebrate
than just the playoffs.
Alright!
Stanford, here we come!
Yeah!
Whoo!
Mom. Okay. We gotta go.
Everyone's waiting.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Aww.
Pizza?
Yeah, let's do it.
Hey. Scoot.
How's Joey doing?
Taking to-go orders all night.
I'm so super-bummed.
I mean, I get his parents
want him to work
so he learns the value
of money and stuff,
but it sucks for me.
He should be here
celebrating with us.
Lisa: Hey, guys. Real quick.
Say "cheese."
Perfect.
Dan, my dad wanted me to tell
you and the rest of the team,
if you want the good stuff,
it's out in the garage.
It's his way of saying thanks
for taking us
all the way to the playoffs!
Any whiskey? Cool.
I'll be back.
Okay.
You need anything?
No, I'm good.
- Anything from Stanford?
- No. U.L.A.?
Nada.
Well, Nikki's the smart one.
Right?
No college equals no stress.
We all can't have parents who
are down to send us to New York
and pay for everything
so that we maybe can be models.
I'm lucky, and I know it.
- Mm-hmm.
- So stop.
Oh, baby, girl!
You are so beautiful
Oh, my gosh. Lame.
And she's a junior?
Oh, Steve is never
gonna live this down.
I have to get in on this.
If only she used her power
for good.
It's not possible.
You have to feed the socials
to stay relevant.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
Oh, I wish I was
already in Manhattan,
where you can party all night.
I know.
If only this podunk town had,
like, ride-share or something,
it wouldn't be so bad.
Hm.
Being the sober driver's
gotta be so un-fun for you.
Don't you want to
celebrate tonight?
No. I'm good. I don't like
the taste of beer anyway.
What'd you get?
A little whiskey.
Lisa's parents are so chill.
Her dad was like,
"Son, this is the good stuff.
Ought to get you lit,
so savor it!"
Oh, no.
My parents are mostly cool
as far as parents go,
but they'd never host
a party for me.
If you get Stanford,
I bet they would.
Huh.
Stanford and playoffs?
That might push it
over the edge.
Maybe.
Hello?
What? What?
Yes, he's right here.
Stanford?
This is Daniel.
Yes, sir!
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Uh-huh. Yeah?
For real?!
Seriously?!
Thank you so much, sir.
Partial athletic scholarship.
Yes!
Okay.
I'll talk to you soon. Bye.
Yes!
Whoo!
Oh, yeah!
What's going on?
Why are you screaming?
Stanford just offered
your brother
a partial athletic scholarship!
Yeah, buddy!
I'm proud of you.
Son, you deserve it.
Thanks, Dad.
A beer?
Mm-hmm.
If he gets a beer,
I get one, too!
Oh, really?
Yeah.
Well, when you single-handedly
take your team to the playoffs
and get an athletic
scholarship to Stanford,
then, yeah, you, too,
can totally...
Yeah, right!
Like that'll ever happen!
Precisely my point.
There's so many
double standards in this house!
It's ridiculous!
So... any word from Stanford
for you, Kim?
Um, no, not yet. But I heard
from Tech and Brown, so...
Hey, those aren't bad
fallback schools at all.
Yeah, I think my mom is hoping
that I'll take
the scholarship at Tech
so I'm close to home, but
I don't think she understands
how important, you know,
Stanford is to Dan and I.
So, uh, Mom, I was thinking
we could throw a party
next weekend, you know,
to celebrate with my friends.
Sure, we can go to the movies,
and Emily can go over
to Melinda's.
You could have some friends
over next Saturday.
I, uh... I think Dan means
more like a, you know,
party party
with a keg and stuff.
Oh. You two have
already discussed this?
I think the kid's earned it.
And, I mean, you know,
he's gonna drink anyway.
Might as well do it at our place
where we can keep an eye on him.
Okay. Wow.
This is a lot to process.
Come on, Mom. We've been to, like,
what, 10 keg parties already this year?
That doesn't make it
a good idea.
Mom.
Come on.
All the other parents
host these all the time.
It's our turn.
It's only fair.
Um, yeah, you know, we're really
responsible, Mrs. Wright.
I promise. And we always have
a designated sober driver.
That's usually me.
I mean, look.
Everyone says you're
the cool parents anyway.
Cool parents.
Cool parents.
Come on, Mom.
You know you want to say yes.
Okay, fine.
Yes!
But there will be rules.
I'm taking everyone's keys.
They will sleep over or
we'll get a van or something.
I'm not worried
about the logistics.
It's gonna be fine.
Thanks, Mom.
Hm...
Aww. Come on, sour puss.
Come on.
Party at your house?
Dude, no way!
Can your mom please talk
some sense into my mom?
Uh, not happening.
Your mom's really scary, Joey.
I wouldn't try to change her mind.
At all.
Do you really think
she would do that?
Heard there's a party
at your place on Saturday night.
Yeah. You heard right.
Nice.
We'll be there.
See you then.
Um, what are you talking about?
What's the problem?
You don't know them, Dan.
Look, I'm only gonna
have one party,
so I'm gonna make
the most of it.
Wow! Get one scholarship
to Stanford,
and it's like I don't even
know you anymore, man.
What's wrong with
inviting some people?
- Do you even know his name?
- Yeah. What's his name?
That's, um...
Say his name.
"Uh, duh..."
I know we're supposed to be
talking booster-club stuff,
but I just feel funny
about letting the kids drink
in my house. Am I wrong?
You know, actually, I think
you guys are playing with fire.
I mean, I'm glad Joey
works weekends.
That way, he just totally
misses those parties.
The kids are pretty good about
being responsible, Lourdes.
I don't care how
responsible they are.
They're still teenagers.
No way.
We've done it for Darius, and
nothing bad's ever happened.
Keith and I have been right
there every single time.
Dan's a good kid, Martha.
I would just relax about it.
Too much wine for me, ladies.
Excuse me.
Bye, love.
Bye.
Don't worry so much.
It'll be fine.
Just don't get all "control freak"
about it and scare the kids.
Find somewhere close by
to hang out and just be cool.
You got this.
I got this.
Mom.
You know, they have a cafeteria
at the hospital
for a reason, right?
I like my coffee better
'cause you gave it to me
for Christmas.
How was tutoring?
It was fine.
We worked on
quadratic equations.
And school?
Also fine.
I aced a pop quiz in Latin.
Oh, and I got the essay back
from AP European History.
And?
A-minus.
Damn, you're good!
Yeah, but I'm still waiting
to hear back from Stanford.
Well, mail hasn't come.
Could be today.
Dan got a partial
athletic scholarship.
They called him at home
over the weekend, so...
Baby, you're gonna
hear really soon.
And if you don't get in...
Whoa. Don't say that.
That's not an option. Okay?
Dan and I have made plans.
Robin: You're 17. You've got
your whole life ahead of you.
You hate him.
I do not.
I just don't think
you should tie yourself
to the first guy you date.
Mom.
I love him. Okay?
He's a good guy, and
he has an amazing family.
I think they're very nice
people, but men are fickle.
I know.
You say that all the time,
but not everyone's
like Dad, okay?
Dan's dad is awesome.
And Dan is very much like him.
Ooh. I've got to go,
sweetheart. I'm late.
I hate the night shift so much.
I put lasagna in the fridge.
You'll be hungry later,
and then you'll be thanking me.
Hm!
You're so weird.
Yeah. I am.
Have a good night.
Coach: Alright. That's it.
Nice hustle, if that's
what you want to call it.
Ready to hit the showers?
Let's go!
Can't believe you get to have
a monster party,
and I'm stuck at Don Carlo's
making pizza.
Yeah, that's lame. Dude,
you should talk to Lisa.
Tell her to stop
inviting randies.
That's how things get crazy.
Where's your head, man?
I'm good.
Heard you're a real croono
there, Steve-o.
Oh, yeah. The best there is.
You saw the video?
Dude. Dude. Dude...
- Baby, girl
- Baby, girl
You saw that, right?
Yeah, I saw it.
In fact, the whole Internet
saw that video.
You guys, I'm out here training
you guys every single day.
And all you're gonna do
is just, what?
Throw it away on the weekend?
Is that what you're gonna do?
Drinking. Partying?
Huh? Dan?
Let's just hope the coach
didn't see that video.
Huh, Steve-o?
Let's hit the showers, huh?
That's it.
Yes, sir.
I can't believe
Coach saw your video.
You need to be careful
what you put up? You hear me?
Heather:
Looking good, Dan.
Thanks, Heather.
I heard you got the scholarship
to Stanford.
I'm going to Berkeley, so we
will practically be neighbors.
That's cool.
Yeah.
Four years in Cali.
I really hope we get to
know each other better.
Dan! Coach wants you.
I got to go.
Kim. Hey.
Who is it?
Uh, it's just Kim, Mom!
We're gonna take a quick walk.
We'll be back in like ten.
What's wrong?
Is your mom okay?
I got waitlisted.
Waitlisted.
You mean at Stanford?
Yeah. But I have a plan.
It's all gonna be fine.
Um, I'll just go when you go,
and I'll get a job.
And while you're taking
classes during the day,
I can work and save money.
And I can take class at
a community college somewhere.
Um, and then I'll reapply,
and Stanford will take me.
They have to.
It could be fun.
You know? We could get
an apartment together
and, like, pretend we're an old
married couple or something.
Yeah, we should talk
about this more, but later.
This way, nothing changes.
It's all still according
to plan, right?
Right.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hi.
I was just wondering if you
wanted me to come over early
and help you set up.
Uh, nah, that's cool.
My parents have taken over.
Hey, um, I'm getting ready,
and I got some stuff to do.
Um, okay.
I'll see you tonight.
Okay?
Yeah. Okay. Bye.
Alright. Bye.
What you doing, K?
Sorry. I just had to
check in with my mom.
Party tonight! It's gonna be
the party to end all parties.
I'm gonna be there,
and so should you.
You look stressed. Is it
'cause of Dan and Heather?
Lisa! Damn it.
That was not
for Kim's consumption!
Um...
Dan and Heather?
What...
What are you guys talking about?
It was nothing.
Joey saw Dan and Heather talking
after basketball practice.
A very intimate chat.
Dan isn't like that. Okay?
It was just Joey being a jerk.
Yeah. Um...
Dan told me about it.
It... It's no big deal.
See? Nothing. Just like
I told you and Joey both.
Alright. Thanks, man. You
can pick it up anytime tomorrow.
I kind of feel like
we're having the party.
Oh, really?
I like setting all this up.
Well, maybe some adult
entertaining is in our future.
You know? We got Dan
heading off next fall.
We can ship Em to your mom's
any weekend we want.
Hm. I like that idea. You, me,
and our own personal kegger.
Hmm. My kind of party.
Whoa. You're parents.
So gross.
How do you think you got here?
Are you packed for Melinda's?
I'm not going to Melinda's, Mom.
Yes, you are.
I talked to her mom.
You two are on house arrest
at their place tonight.
I can't go to the party?
That's so unfair!
I'm not a baby.
I'm in high school.
No, you're not going
to a party with alcohol.
No how, no way.
Not even at this house.
You're just doing that
'cause I'm a girl.
Your daughter.
She's not wrong.
She doesn't understand.
It's different for girls.
I don't want her
on the receiving end
of the "boys will be boys"
stuff.
That is way above my pay grade.
Maybe we made a mistake
with this.
No. No, no, no. We didn't.
Em will be fine.
Can we please go back to
where we were five seconds ago?
How's it going tonight,
my fellows?
Keymaster. It's gonna be
a slammin' party tonight.
Ah ha! Real slammin'.
Thanks, Mr. Wright.
Call me Tim.
Mr. Wright's my dad.
There we go. Thank you.
Hey, Dad.
What's up?
I appreciate what you're doing,
but I think we should have
someone else man the keys.
- Uh, hey, Steve!
- Hey, yo.
You want to be the keymaster?
Uh, yeah.
Let's do this.
Steve just got
his wisdom teeth taken out,
so he's not drinking.
Yeah, I'm on antibiotics, so...
Well, with great power
comes great responsibility.
- Alright. We'll talk to ya.
- Have fun, guys.
Something like that.
"Have fun, my fellows."
"Real slammin', partner."
You're not the keymaster?
I've been summarily dismissed.
Oh.
Upstairs with us, milady.
Don't do anything
I wouldn't do!
There's Dan.
No, no, no. You see,
Black Friday is when...
Hi.
Hey. Um... Oh, you know what?
This is empty.
I'm gonna go fill it up real
quick. I'll be right back.
Maybe we should just go check...
No way.
We trust Dan, right?
Then we stay put.
Joey: It's all over
the socials.
That party's blowing up!
Dan's been M.I.A. all night.
So not cool.
Damn, man. I wish I could
be there with you guys.
Me too.
Okay. I gotta go.
Kim needs me.
- Love you.
- I love you, too.
Lisa, you know Kim
doesn't drink.
I don't want...
Just drink.
You need it.
Ugh! God.
Okay. I'm just gonna...
I'm gonna go find Dan.
Kim. Hold on. Wait.
Kim, wait.
I know what it looked like
back there, alright?
Like you were making out
with Heather.
I'm sorry. I just... I had
a little too much to drink,
and maybe I made
some bad choices.
Maybe?
I should have
talked to you first,
but I... I didn't want
to hurt you.
Alright? Look,
I really do care about you.
Then why did you do this to me?!
What?
I think we should
see other people.
What are you talking about?
I just want to
enjoy college, you know?
I don't wanna be tied down
when you're not even
going to Stanford.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Do you want me
to get Nikki for you?
Get out.
Kim, hold on.
Get out! Get out!
Alright.
Get out!
Hey. Have you seen Kim?
Kim?
Kim, it's me.
Open the door.
Oh, my God.
What happened?
I don't want to talk about it.
Are you okay?
I want a drink.
I want a drink.
Kim.
Kim, wait!
Why aren't you talking to me?!
I just want a drink, okay?
Zach:
I love dark beer, don't you?
Kim! Kim!
What?
What are you doing?
Just... one.
No. Not okay.
Hey. Hey.
The lady said she wants a drink.
I think you should back off.
You back off, prick.
She's my friend.
Hm!
Mm.
Kim.
Another. Please.
Okay. Hm. Hm.
Seriously? This is
what you're gonna do?
Fine. Fine.
Whatever.
Mm-hmm.
Mnh! Aah!
Want another one?
Yeah.
I got you. I got you.
What?!
You don't hear that?
It's a party.
She's out there drinking
with some aggro dude.
I don't know what happened
between her and Dan,
but it was bad.
What do you want me to do
about it? I'm at work.
I don't know. I just think
she's acting crazy.
I'm worried about her. I mean,
Kim doesn't really ever drink.
Maybe you should go talk
to Dan's parents,
tell 'em what's up.
No. No way. I can't get her
in trouble like that.
Okay.
I get off in like 30.
Look, I'll come over
and take him home.
That work for you?
Thank you, babe.
I appreciate it.
You're the best.
Yo, Joey!
Break's over!
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Aah!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hey, hey, hey.
It's Kim, right?
Yeah.
Hey, hey.
Um, you okay?
I don't know.
No, look, I got you.
You look like you need
to lie down.
Let's go right up here.
Come on.
Uh-oh.
Come on.
Easy.
Where am I going?
Just right up here.
Right?
You alright?
Can you get some water?
Yeah, yeah.
There'll be water down...
Um...
Right... Right in here.
Some water right over here.
You good?
Come on.
Here we go.
Here we go.
I'll help you.
Take it easy.
I've, uh...
I've noticed you around before.
Ah.
Dating that basketball player,
right?
I... was.
I think we broke up.
Wow. Uh...
I-I mean, I'm sorry.
That's rough.
You know?
You're really... pretty.
Thank you.
Any time.
I say we forget about him.
What?
Uh...
- Hmm?
- No. No, no, no.
No, no, no, come on.
Don't be a tease.
It's okay.
I got you.
I don't want to.
Just lay back.
You'll be fine.
It'll be the best night
of your life.
- No, I don't want to.
- Relax.
I don't want to.
Stop!
Stop it!
What are you doing?!
Stop it!
Leave me alone!
Okay. Alright.
Alright. Uh...
Get out!
Yeah, Yeah.
Get out!
Mommy...
Please pick me up.
Mom, please pick me up.
I mean, it's like
I don't even know Kim tonight.
Do you blame her?
I mean, Dan and Heather?
Come on.
It was inevitable.
I mean, I like Dan fine,
but the playoffs and Stanford
have totally gone to his head.
What did you just do?
Little Miss Perfect
isn't perfect anymore.
What? It's funny.
No, it's not.
Kim's gonna die
when she sees that.
Well, if you don't want stuff
posted on the socials,
then you probably
shouldn't do it.
Wait, wait, wait.
We're at 100 likes.
Look.
Nikki!
I'm sorry.
I promise I'm sorry.
Can you find me?
Can you find me?
Oh, my God!
Okay.
I can't take it any more.
What's wrong?
That is not a party.
It sounds like
a riot down there.
Okay. That's it.
That's it.
The neighbors
are going to call
the police. Party is over.
Yep. Okay.
Yep. You're right.
Who are all of these kids?
I don't know, Martha.
Turn off the music!
Turn it off!
Party's over!
Whoa!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Who are you?
Okay!
Listen!
No one can leave, alright?
If you need a ride,
we'll give you a ride.
We have sleeping bags,
but no one can leave.
- Guys!
- Where are the keys?
I don't know.
Steve! Steve!
Okay, this is a mess.
Okay? Half these kids
didn't turn in their keys,
and they've probably
been drinking.
I know, I know.
Where's Dan?
Dan!
Guys...
Give me this!
Who are you?
Nobody else leaves!
Hoo!
Got him!
Let's go!
Come on, man!
Hey.
Party's over.
What?
The party's over.
You're here, you're spending
the night. Got it?
But the party's over.
Yes, sir.
Got you. Got you.
Hey, thanks for helping.
Everyone here is staying.
Well, that's good, I guess.
I think we dodged a bullet.
Something awful
could've happened.
We should have never
had this party.
It was a huge mistake.
No, it wasn't.
Relax, relax.
Let's get these guys to bed.
Come on, guys.
Hello?
Kim?
Where the hell are you?
The party's over, and I...
Are you crying?
What... What's going on?
Nikki, I have to go.
What do we got?
Head-on car crash, possible DUI,
traumatic head injury,
vitals all over the place.
It doesn't look good.
I don't think
they're gonna make it.
Let's take him to room three.
Come on, come on,
come on, come on.
Alright, I'm on three.
Ready?
One, two, three.
Kim?
Kim, stay with me.
Focus on my voice.
Officer.
Sir, is there
a Martha Wright here?
Uh, is this about the party?
Babe, what's going on?
Ma'am, there was a car accident
over on our Elm.
A white SUV was involved,
and there were
some serious injuries.
Now, we found a Martha Wright's
insurance and registration
in a glove compartment.
And that would be you?
Yes, I'm... I'm Martha Wright.
But that's impossible.
Her car is...
Oh, my God.
It's gone.
Okay. So you didn't give
Kimberly Summers permission
to drive your car?
No. No, I didn't. No.
So the vehicle was stolen?
No, no, no, no, no.
Um...
we had a party.
My son, that is,
Kimberly is his girlfriend.
I'm sure there's a reasonable
explanation for this.
Absolutely.
There were serious injuries?
It's gonna be okay.
We got here as fast as we could.
I can't believe this happened.
I mean, I-I called Joey and
asked him to come to the party
so he could come
pick me and Kim up.
But then... But then
I kept calling him,
and he wasn't answering,
and I didn't know where he was.
And I... then I couldn't get
my keys, so I couldn't drive.
And she had to come pick me up.
I'm so sorry.
It's not your fault.
Some drunk driver did this.
You had nothing to do with this.
Come on.
We have to get in there
because they said
he was going to surgery.
He just can't wake up
and we're not there.
Okay.
I'm sorry, Robin.
I need to get Kim's blood.
You know why.
All done.
Mom, where am I?
Baby, you're okay.
You're at the hospital.
You were in a car accident.
What?
What?
I don't remember that.
You're... You're gonna be okay.
What's wrong?
You're not telling me something.
Nothing, my love.
You're gonna be all right.
That's all that matters.
No, I can... I can tell.
Ow.
What aren't you telling me?
I, uh...
Mom, please, you're scaring me.
There was someone else
I-in the accident.
Who?
It was Joey, baby.
What?
Is he okay?
Ow!
He's... He's...
He's in surgery.
Where is he?
He's in surgery.
What?
He's getting
the best care possible.
No, no, no.
The doctors here know
what they're doing.
Aah!
Shh.
I want to see him.
Where is he?
Is he okay?
It's going to be okay.
It's gonna be okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Shh.
It's gonna be okay.
Yeah, I see it.
You sleep at all?
Guess not.
The officer said Kim's
gonna be all right.
That doesn't make it okay.
We don't even know
about the other driver.
Serious injuries?
We'll cross that bridge
when we get to it.
Okay?
We have good insurance.
I don't care about that.
What I care about is that
we have made a huge mistake.
And someone else
is paying for it.
We didn't make
a huge mistake, okay?
We let Dan have a party.
That's all. Okay?
Everything's gonna be fine,
I promise.
Mom?
What's wrong?
I just got a text.
Joey was in an accident.
They're saying that Kim hit him?
I-I mean, that's crazy, right?
Oh. My. God.
Kim...
Listen...
- The police came by last night.
- Hold on. Wait.
The police?
What are you talking about?
Kim took your mother's car
and crashed it.
She was drunk.
We didn't know
she hit Joey, though.
Why would Kim do
something like this?
She wasn't even known
to... to be a drinker.
Son?
Kim and I broke up last night.
She saw me kiss this girl.
I-It was nothing.
But, like...
She saw it, and she got upset.
Because she saw you
kissing someone else.
Don't yell, Mom.
I'm sorry.
- It just happened.
- "It just happened."
Martha, calm down.
Please. Okay?
This stuff happens.
He's young.
I mean, he's... he's just...
He's figuring himself out.
He's experimenting...
I know he didn't go about it
the right way, but...
If you say
"boys will just be boys,"
Tim, I am going to lose it.
It's not what I'm gonna say.
Okay? I've just...
I understand
where he's coming from.
I've... I've worn
these shoes before.
He's just a kid.
Kids do stupid things sometimes.
So do adults.
I can't win.
I give up.
Kim?
Kim.
I know it was you.
It's all over school.
How could you do that
to me and Joey?
I told you not to drink
that stuff.
And you did it anyways.
How could you not think
something bad
was going to happen?!
How is he?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Nikki.
I just... I wasn't thinking.
He's alive.
No thanks to you.
It was an accident.
I'm so sorry, Nikki.
I'm sorry.
You're just lucky the doctors
think he's gonna make it.
Otherwise you'd be a murderer.
Kim, do you get that?
I don't want to see your face.
Understand?
Not anywhere.
I need a break from you.
Will you tell him sorry?
If he wakes up,
I'll let him know
that you're sorry
you screwed up
and almost killed him.
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Lourdes:
Is that from last night?
Forward it to me.
It's not as bad as it looks.
No, it's worse.
What were Martha
and Tim thinking?
God...
Hi.
It's me... Martha.
I just wanted to call
and tell you
we're thinking about you
and sending our love
and prayers to you, Jack,
and, of course, Joey.
Call us if you need anything.
Wouldn't respond.
- Kimberly Summers?
- What's going on?
You're under arrest for a DUI
with serious bodily injury.
What are you doing
to my daughter?
Your daughter's under arrest.
We're taking her to the station.
Let's go.
What? Mom?
Wha... Just go with them, Kim.
Mom?
I'm gonna find a lawyer,
and then I'll meet you
at the station.
Ma'am, stand up.
Hands behind your back.
Oh, my God.
She's just a kid.
Do you have to do that?
- Mom?
- It's gonna be okay.
Mom!
Officer:
Ma'am, turn to your right.
Get up.
You made bail.
Come on.
Thank you.
I just want to go to bed.
Robin.
Hi.
I just wanted to check on Kim.
I tried to call her number
and the house phone, but...
So...
How are you?
You know, they arrested Tim.
I can't believe you have
the audacity to come here
to my house after what you
and your son did to my daughter.
I'm so sorry.
Dan told me everything,
and I tried to explain to him
how awful what he did was.
But I know he feels badly.
My 17-year-old daughter
is going to be
tried as an adult.
And is facing
a 15-year prison term.
15 years.
Do you have any idea
what that even means?
What she's going to lose?
So I don't give a rat's ass
about what you
and your son are feeling.
You have the right to be angry.
Oh, you don't know
what anger is.
You provided alcohol
to underage kids
at a party at your house.
This whole thing is on you.
- Robin...
- You and your family
destroyed my daughter's life.
And you better believe
I'll be sending the legal bills
right to your door.
Mm.
Hey, baby.
How you doing?
What's gonna happen?
The lawyer told me
it's going to be a process.
Now, I know it all seems
overwhelming right now, but...
if we take it
one day at a time...
Is he gonna be okay?
Joey?
He made it through surgery,
and now they're just waiting
for him to wake up.
What if he doesn't?
What if he dies?
I'm the one who did it.
I'm not gonna be able
to live with myself.
We'll get through it.
Whatever it is,
we'll get through it.
Do I have to go
to school tomorrow?
Not if you don't want to.
But you know you can't
hide in your room forever.
They're gonna hate me.
When I go back.
I don't think so.
They will.
They're gonna hate me.
And they're right to.
Hope you're happy.
You ruined my chances
at the playoffs.
But, hey, community college
should be fun.
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Oops.
Hey.
Um, I'll catch you later.
Hey.
I was meaning to call you.
- When?
- Soon.
I was just trying
to give you some space
after everything that happened.
We were together for two years.
Two years.
And you think it's okay
to break up with me
the way that you did
and then disappear?
What kind of person are you?
Dan...
I thought you loved me.
It's hard for me, too.
You know, the police came
and arrested my dad
because of what you did.
Oh.
Really?
- Yeah.
- It's all my fault?
It wasn't your parents
for supplying the alcohol?
It was me drinking it?
You're the one
who got behind the wheel!
Who pushed me into it?!
If you want to talk
about blame, Dan,
you should look at yourself.
Part of the reason
why I got so drunk
was because
of what you did to me.
What you did to me.
I'm not the only one
who's responsible
for what happened to Joey.
He just squeezed my hand.
He just squeezed my hand!
Lourdes:
Joey?
Can you hear me, honey?
Mom?
Mom, is that you?
It's me.
I'm right here, honey.
So is Nikki.
- Hi.
- Hi, baby.
Where am I?
Why are my feet on...
f-fire?
You were in an accident, honey.
But you're gonna be okay.
Mom, I don't feel right.
Of course not.
You're sick, honey,
but you're gonna be okay.
Okay?
We're gonna get you better soon,
and Nikki's gonna
go get the nurse, okay?
You're awake, and the doctor's
gonna want to know.
Mom... Mom...
how sick am I?
Am I... Am I gonna die?
No, no.
We're gonna get you better.
It's gonna be okay.
Everything is okay now.
You don't need but a little bit
of rehabilitation.
It's okay.
Come in.
Officer: Ma'am, we need you
to come with us.
Why? What's wrong?
Are my kids okay?
Dr. Martha Wright,
we're arresting you
for breaking
the MacArthur County
social-hosting ordinance.
You arrested my husband.
Now you're arresting me?
You've got to be kidding me!
Just following orders, ma'am.
Natalie, call my husband!
Call Kathy Simmons.
Ask her to pick up Emily
and keep her at their house.
Alright? I'll call you
as soon as I can.
Cancel all of my appointments
for the rest of the week.
Lisa, Lisa!
Lisa, wait.
Um, I-I keep texting you,
but you never respond.
Why would I text you back?
We're not friends anymore.
- What?
- I'm team Joey and Nikki.
For someone so smart,
you think you'd
have it all
figured out by now, Kim.
I don't... I don't understand.
Why are you saying all of this?
I mean, you ruined Joey's life
and the team chances
at the playoffs.
No one wants you here.
I'm surprised you're still
showing up for your classes.
Lisa, you... you slept over
at my house.
We've spent every day
the last two years together.
W-Why are you doing this?
- We're friends.
- Mm.
But we're not best friends.
Okay?
I'm not hanging out
with you anymore
because you're canceled
and no one wants
to be canceled-adjacent.
Look, I gotta go.
You keep your head up.
I told Nikki I'd swing
by the hospital
now that Joey's awake.
What? He's awake?
No one told me that.
Yeah, he's awake.
But I wouldn't go there
if I were you.
Nikki said he's probably
never gonna walk again.
And you're the one
that did it to him, Kim.
First-time offense.
You're both professionals
in good standing
in the community.
We got lucky the judge
let you out
on your own recognizance.
I mean, this is ridiculous.
A year in prison for...
For a keg?
You hear how that sounds, right?
It's insane.
I wouldn't recommend
that approach.
These are new laws,
and they reflect
a strong public desire
to curb underage
drinking and driving.
Challenging the law is only
gonna convince the judge
that you've got zero remorse
for what you did.
What we did?
You're acting like we held up
a liquor store or something.
I mean, what happened to Joey...
I'm sorry, but it's not
our responsibility.
In this county,
If you provide alcohol
to a minor,
you're liable
for what happens to them
and what happens to anyone else
as a result of their drinking.
What do you suggest
we do, Janice?
Plead guilty.
Show remorse.
And throw yourself
on the mercy of the judge.
No. No way.
We're gonna fight this thing.
There's video from the party
all over the Internet.
That is
incontrovertible evidence
that you provided alcohol
and that you contributed
to the delinquency
of multiple minors.
You'll be lucky if the judge
doesn't throw the book at you.
And the D.A.
is gonna be asking
for the maximum because
of the social-media outcry
that this case
has engendered online.
No.
I'm sorry, but they're gonna try
to make an example out of you,
and it's my job to make sure
that that does not happen.
You're paying me.
I suggest that you listen
and do what I say.
Fine.
My biggest concern
is what happens
to Emily and Dan if...
If we go to jail?
If there's jail time,
I will try to get
the terms served separately
so that at least one of you
will be at home
for the children.
This can't be real.
We should have never
agreed to have this party.
- We were so stupid.
- No, we weren't.
Everyone around here does it,
whether they'll
admit it now or not.
Hello?
What?
You're kidding.
Wow.
Okay.
Thank you.
What?
That was our lawyer.
Lourdes and Jack have filed
a civil suit against us.
And the number
they're asking for is...
astronomical.
We're going to lose everything.
Was it worth it?
For us to be like everyone else?
Judge: I sentence
Timothy David Wright
and Martha Rachel Wright
to 90 days in county jail each
and a $1,000 fine.
Terms to be served separately
so they may care
for their minor children.
Upon their release from jail,
the defendants will serve
five years of probation,
to include no less than
200 hours of community service.
Alright, alright.
Judge:
This court is dismissed.
I've asked for a continuance
so we could have
more time to prepare.
Now, Kim, I know
this is an overwhelming
and stressful time for you,
but there's still a couple
things you can do for me
that could really help me out.
Why?
I did it.
They should just lock me in jail
and throw away the key.
I deserve it.
I know that's how you feel
right now,
but I'm not gonna
let that happen. Alright?
You're 17, and in this state,
that means you're gonna be
tried as an adult.
Alright? And that means
big-people, jail,
not juvenile hall.
And believe me,
that's the last place
you want to spend the next
15 years of your life.
So I suggest we concentrate
our efforts
to try to get
the best possible outcome.
A good outcome
is definitely what we want.
Yeah. We know
you drove drunk.
Okay?
We can't dispute that fact.
But what we can do
is try to show the court
that this was just
one dumb mistake
and doesn't define
who you are, alright?
We can show them
a lovely young lady
who is part of the honor roll
and tutors underprivileged kids
in her spare time
and is a member
of the student council
and is a loving young daughter.
She's all those things and more.
Your mom and I know that you're
a highly responsible young lady
who committed
one unfortunate act.
We just need the court
to know that, too.
You said there were
some things we could do
to help you out?
Mm. Yeah.
You can demonstrate remorse.
Alright?
You can show the court
that you're deeply regretful
of what you did,
and you'll never do anything
like this again.
How do I do that?
Well, you can volunteer
for MADD...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
And you can start going to
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
I'm not an alcoholic.
I don't even like
the taste of beer.
It doesn't matter.
Alright?
If we want the court to give you
the shortest sentence possible,
you need to demonstrate remorse.
And this is the best
possible way to do it.
Good job, Debra.
Good job.
Anybody else feel like
sharing today?
Rae:
Hey. Hey.
Come here.
I'm Rae.
I'm Kim.
This your first meeting?
Yeah.
I'm glad you're here.
Look, um, if you want to talk,
need anything, whatever,
call me.
I'm not an alcoholic.
Neither are
half the people here,
if you ask them.
No, I don't mean that
I'm in denial. I got a DUI.
And that was the first
and last time
that I'm ever gonna drink,
so it's okay.
No, here.
It's just a number.
Okay?
Okay. Thanks.
Excuse me.
What do you want?
Can we talk?
Mother to mother?
Let's go outside.
I just want to apologize.
We should've never
let Dan have that party.
Yeah, I told you,
but you weren't listening.
No, I wasn't.
You were right.
I couldn't have known
what was going to happen,
but that doesn't matter.
We made a mistake, and we accept
that we have to pay for it.
I hear what you got
with the courts.
I thought it was fair.
We probably should
have gotten more.
Well, maybe.
I don't know what's right.
You know, I don't know
how you and Tim
going to jail
is gonna help Joey.
Maybe make me and Jack feel
a little bit better,
but that's about it.
The civil suit...
I can't talk about that.
We're not going
to fight you on this.
I've already told the insurance
company to do what's right.
Tim and I will find
a way to cover it.
So no court.
I didn't want you and Jack
to worry about anything.
You have enough
on your plate already.
You know what?
I believe you
when you say you're sorry.
I didn't think I would, but...
I can see you're suffering, too.
Nothing compared to you.
I know we'll probably
never be friends again,
real friends.
No, probably not.
Tim and I are going
to do what's right.
Thank you.
I should get back.
I don't really like
to leave him too long, so...
- But good luck...
- Mm-hmm.
To you and Tim with, you know...
Hi.
Can I help you?
Hi. Um...
Yeah, my name is Kim Summers.
I'd like to volunteer...
I know who you are.
Saw your picture on the news.
We provide aid
to victims of drunk driving.
You're here 'cause
your lawyer told you
it'd help with your case.
Uh, yes.
But I'm... I'm not, um...
I'm sorry.
I have to... I have to go.
Mm-hmm.
Hello?
Carol: Hi.
Kim Summers?
Yes?
It's Carol Bailey at Tutor Time.
I...
I don't know how
to tell you this,
but we won't be needing
your services any longer.
Um, okay.
Fine.
You sure
you don't want any more?
Yeah.
Mmm.
Delicious.
So...
why'd you call?
I guess I don't have
any one else to talk to.
Don't have any friends left.
And, um, my mom
is really stressed
with my...
With my case and work,
so I didn't want to add to it.
And I'm not even...
Alcoholic?
You said that.
But it's not really about
the alcohol, is it?
What I'm trying to say is,
sometimes you have to look
at the root of the thing.
The why.
You know?
What brought you
to such a low place
that you needed
to numb yourself?
For me... Mm.
It was growing up with my mom.
She would drink, get angry,
and then hit me and my brother.
Not a great scene.
So you are asking me what
sent me spiraling?
My whole life,
I tried to do the right thing.
I studied, I...
I worked really hard in school,
I got good grades, I did
extracurriculars, I tutored.
You name it, I did it...
Everything.
And it was all so that I could
go to a place like Stanford.
I deserved it.
I... I deserved Stanford.
Mm.
That word...
"deserved."
You say it and it makes you
sound kind of entitled.
What do you mean?
Just that you think
because you followed some path
and made a few sacrifices
that you're supposed
to get what you want.
That's not how the world works.
I think you had expectations,
and when you didn't get
what you wanted, you got mad.
Everyone in my life,
and my friend Joey's life,
and you think
it's because I just
threw myself
a pity party and got drunk?
Yeah.
- That's so harsh.
- Sometimes we need harsh.
Because until
you can look at the truth
and accept what happened
and accept who you are
because of it,
you're never really
gonna move on.
And you didn't ruin your life.
You changed your path.
Maybe what you do now
will be more...
meaningful because of it.
I'm here to volunteer,
not because it's gonna
help my case
but because
it's the right thing to do.
And I... I would like
to do the right thing.
Okay.
You want to help?
I got about 500 pamphlets
that need to be folded.
Okay.
I mean, honestly,
it's not so bad.
Been working out, reading.
And the food's terrible, but...
You know, whatever.
What are...
You're looking anywhere
but at me.
I told the insurance company
we want to settle.
No, we're gonna fight this.
No, we're not.
A big lawsuit is the last thing
Lourdes and Jack need right now.
Joey is in rehab.
They need to be there...
With him... not in court.
- We didn't do anything wrong.
- Yes, we did!
Or you wouldn't be
in jail right now.
I'm not gonna fight you on this.
I want to do
the right thing and settle.
I want our kids to see us
doing the right thing.
- Or what?
- Or when you get out...
one of us needs to find
a new place to live.
Because if you push this,
if you make their lives worse,
you are not the kind of man
I want to be married to.
Okay, Joey.
Put this down for you.
There you go.
Okay. You got it.
All right.
Here we go.
I... I got it, Dad.
Yeah.
We have the ramp
set up in the back.
What's going on?
Surprise!
Surprise!
No way.
You guys didn't have to do this.
Of course we did.
This was nice.
You and my mom,
you did it together?
Yeah.
She's a pretty cool, lady.
I am still
a little scared of her,
but we understand each other.
They like you.
Pretty sure my mom
thought you were
just some pretty airhead
before all this happened.
Hey.
She knows what
you're all about now.
What I see in you.
But serious talk
for a minute, okay?
I can't ask you to stay.
You got big plans.
New York City.
I'm gonna be here at Tech.
- It's not fair for me to...
- No, I'm not going anywhere.
- No, Nikki...
- I've already decided.
Listen, listen.
Okay?
When I almost lost you,
I realized this wasn't just
some high school thing,
that this was the real deal.
I love you.
I want to be with you,
and that's just how it is.
So unless you're saying that
you don't feel the same way...
Of course I feel the same way.
I love you so much.
Come here.
Hey.
These are from my mom.
I've gotta
go help with the cake.
Heard you're killin' it
in rehab?
Some of the guys
on the team were saying
they think you're
probably gonna walk again.
That's the plan.
It's gonna take time,
but I'm patient.
Cool.
I'm glad.
So, dude...
How come you never came
to see me in the hospital?
I, uh...
I don't know.
First, I was like, "That's cool.
I get it.
Dan feels responsible.
It was his party."
But then I started thinking,
"Yeah.
It was your party,
and you were responsible."
So why are you acting
like I was dead to you?
I mean, your mom
came to apologize.
Even Kim tried.
But you, my friend,
were M.I.A.
- I was gonna come.
- No, man, no, no.
No need to explain.
I see you, man. I get it.
I think you should go.
Will: The judge
has set the trial date.
Make sure she preps
that statement.
We'll take care of that.
Will, make sure
the judge knows
she's remorseful.
See you later.
Where are you going?
Your sister and I
aren't done yet.
I have stuff to do.
Well, in this family,
we wait for everyone to finish.
If Dad were here,
he'd let me go.
Well, he's not here.
I am.
Whatever.
Your dad is going to be home
from jail soon,
and then it will be my turn.
And I sure hope
you're more respectful to him
than you're being
to me right now.
Dad doesn't treat me
like a baby.
Not like you do.
Oh, is that right?
Well, you're in
for a rude awakening, mister.
You and your dad both.
Things are going
to change around here
when he gets back.
This is all on you!
You're the one
ruining our family,
acting like Dad's the bad guy.
Put your hand down!
Dan...
You know what?
I'm so glad
I'm out of here in the fall.
Can't wait to get away
from this family.
Metro area knee-deep
in flood waters.
Power was out for three hours
in Eastern Metro...
Mom, I'm gonna talk
to my guidance counselor
and see if Tech
will still take me.
I know that they'll probably
pull the scholarship,
but I can work
and do school at the same time.
I think that's a great idea.
And I like talking about
your future with you,
whatever you choose to do.
To whom it may concern,
I'm writing this letter
to express my remorse
for my recent reckless behavior.
As an honor roll student,
I've always tried
to do the best I can.
I clearly failed
when I got drunk
and got behind
the wheel of a car.
There are no excuses
for my actions,
and I take full responsibility
for them.
I can only hope this
realization affirms the fact
that I am ever more committed
to making smart choices,
both on campus and in life.
Sincerely, Kim.
Well, sort of.
Um, yeah.
I'll be right back.
Hi.
Hi.
Um...
I have a message from Joey.
He wants to see you.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
Emily: Daddy!
Oh!
Buddy.
I'm glad you're back, Dad.
Oh.
Me, too.
Missed you guys.
Please say Mom cooked.
Hey.
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm gonna go
before they collect me.
No, no, no.
Hold on, hold on.
I spent the last month
thinking about
what you said to me.
And...
you're right.
I don't know why
I was fighting you.
But when I realized I was
gonna lose you and my kids...
I knew I had to take stock
and take a long,
hard look at myself
and my responsibility for us
being in this situation.
I love you, Martha.
I'll do anything you want.
Just...
Please come back to me.
And our family.
Full ride to Tech, huh?
Yeah.
Didn't say anything before.
I was...
I was kind of embarrassed.
That you're smart?
I was a funny guy.
No one wants the funny guy
to be smart.
Guess we all had our roles.
Not anymore.
I'm done being put in a box.
I'm just Joey.
That's it.
I am...
I am so sorry.
Every day,
I wish that I was the one
who got hurt.
Every day, I wish it.
And if I could
trade places with you,
I would... I would do it
in a heartbeat.
No.
You couldn't handle it.
Um, I don't know
why I did what I did.
And I keep looking for
some big important answer.
But there's just not one.
I was just upset.
And I acted like an idiot.
Do you think that
you could ever forgive me?
I was mad at you.
Really mad at you... at first.
But then I realized that
anger doesn't serve me.
It just keeps me stuck.
And I'm not letting anything
do that to me anymore.
I don't have the time.
I forgive you, Kim.
I know you didn't mean
to hurt me.
I want you to know I'm here.
Anything.
Anything that
you could need in life,
I'm going to do my best
to help you get it.
I can't change the past,
but I'm gonna do my best
to try and make amends for it.
Okay.
Okay.
You can't cry.
No matter what happens.
'Cause if you cry,
then I'll cry,
and I... I can't.
I promise to save my tears
for the courthouse bathroom.
Thank you.
You got your statement?
Yeah.
You know, Mr. Cartmel said
that they might just
take me right then.
Will you be okay?
I can handle it.
Okay, good.
Because I don't wanna...
I don't wanna
worry about you, too.
Kiddo, you don't know
what worry is.
Wait until you have a kid of
your own, and then we'll talk.
I don't think I'll ever
have a kid of my own.
We'll see.
Okay. You ready?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Kim.
Can I have a minute, Mom?
I'll meet you inside.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
I heard that you and Heather
are, like, a thing now.
We're just kind of
seeing each other.
We're both gonna be
in Cali in the fall, so...
Cool.
Why are you here?
I, uh...
I just want to say good luck.
So...
Good luck.
Thank you.
Kim, wait.
What I'm really here to say
is that you were right.
About what?
I was a jerk to you that night.
I was too much of a coward
to break up with you
to your face, so...
I let things happen
with Heather.
I'm sorry I hurt you, Kimberly.
What happened to you
and to Joey...
that's on me, too.
I appreciate that.
Kim?
What are you doing here?
Joey and I wanted to show
the judge that we support you.
Joey?
What?
Oh, my gosh.
You're kidding.
Judge: Kimberly Summers,
you have pleaded guilty
to serious bodily injury by car.
Before I hand down my sentence,
is there anything
you'd like to say for yourself?
Uh, yes, Your Honor.
I made a mistake.
And because of it, I hurt a lot
of people that I care about,
not just Joey Portillo,
whose life I irreparably damaged
the night that I hit him
while driving drunk,
but also Joey's family
and his girlfriend, Nikki.
I hurt my mom
and the Wright family
and my peers at school.
What happened was terrible,
and I... I have no excuses
to hide behind.
I'm not asking anyone
to take away the guilt
and responsibility
that I feel for what I did
because those are things
that I deserve to feel
and carry with me
for the rest of my life.
I plan on working to pay
restitution to Joey
and to help him
in any way that I can.
Thank you.
I agree with Miss Summers.
This was a terrible mistake
and one she clearly
is already paying for.
But there is a minimum sentence
for this crime.
And so, one year in county jail
and $2,000 fine,
five years probation,
and no less than
200 hours of community service.
I'm here today
to tell you my story.
And to set the kind of example
I wish
I would have set for my kids
before this tragedy happened.
If I'd been a smarter parent,
I'd have said no to that party.
I would have known
that kids get alcohol
more from their parents
than anywhere else.
I would've known
that every 90 seconds
someone is injured
from a drunk-driving crash.
Every 90 seconds.
One choice... just one...
Changed the course of my life
and my friend Joey's life
forever.
And that's a choice that I made
that I'll have to live with
for the rest of my life.
More than 4,000 people die
every year
from underage drunk driving.
And drunk driving will impact
two out of three people
during their lifetime.
So if you think that it can't
happen to you, you're wrong.
The numbers don't lie.
That's more than half the people
sitting in this gym right now.
I'm someone's friend.
I'm someone's partner.
I'm someone's daughter.
I'm someone's mother.
It happened to me.
And it happened to me.