Allie tries to readjust to school life after ditching classes for several months in the aftermath of her parents' divorce. She struggles with her feelings about her father's new family, and quarrels with her mother over her plans to put off college for a year. Allie and her mother seek a fresh start as they move into a new apartment. Kiwi hopes to earn a college scholarship through his kicking ability. He becomes depressed after missing a field goal in an important game, and frets about his upcoming 18th birthday. Salima's parents blame her slipping grades on her relationship with Morgan.