It begins in the quiet of a suburban midnight, with a warm apple pie cooling under a kitchen light. This is where a mortifying impulse becomes unforgettably human, as Jim, the earnest everyteen, hovers with trembling hands. He’s not alone in his confusion. His friend Kevin mistakes a checklist for maturity, while Oz believes bravado in the locker room is the same as confidence. Finch cloaks him...
