2008
Thirteen-year-old TJ Forney, grieving his mother's death, is obsessed with retrieving her totaled car from a junkyard, leading him to confront the tow truck driver and a bully named Dustin. After TJ throws a rock through a window, he encounters Hesher, a chaotic and unpredictable man who subsequently moves into TJ's home, disrupting the family's already fragile dynamic. Hesher's presence escalates the family's grief and dysfunction, as he engages in bizarre behavior, including burning Dustin's car and making inappropriate advances toward Nicole, a supermarket clerk TJ has a crush on. Following his grandmother's death and discovering Hesher with Nicole, TJ confronts Hesher, leading to a violent altercation and TJ's desperate search for his mother's car in a wrecking yard.
Save the Cat beat sheet
After TJ’s bike chase and subsequent accident, he struggles with his father’s grief and bullies at school.
Open full beat sheetTJ Forney is listed as Protagonist. 13-year-old boy, wears a cast on his arm, grieving his mother's death. In the parsed data, TJ Forney is connected to 88 scenes, 152 dialogue lines, 153 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
88 scenes / 152 dialogue linesHesher is listed as Antagonist/Catalyst. Late-20s, long greasy hair, shirtless, wiry, filthy black jeans, aggressive, unpredictable. In the parsed data, Hesher is connected to 44 scenes, 114 dialogue lines, 120 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
44 scenes / 114 dialogue linesPaul Forney is listed as Supporting. 45-year-old, depressed, dishevelled, shaggy beard, grieving his wife. In the parsed data, Paul Forney is connected to 31 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
31 scenes / 46 dialogue linesGrandma is listed as Supporting. 85-year-old, kind, eccentric, lives with TJ and Paul. In the parsed data, Grandma is connected to 19 scenes, 62 dialogue lines, 72 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
19 scenes / 62 dialogue linesNicole is listed as Supporting. Mid-20s, works at Ralph's, becomes a friend to TJ. In the parsed data, Nicole is connected to 16 scenes, 66 dialogue lines, 66 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
16 scenes / 66 dialogue linesDustin Howard is listed as Antagonist. 17-year-old, bully, drives a yellow Mustang. In the parsed data, Dustin Howard is connected to 8 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 19 dialogue linesMrs. Elsberry is listed as Minor. TJ's teacher. In the parsed data, Mrs. Elsberry is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesLarry Towers is listed as Supporting. Owner of Fair Oaks Car City. In the parsed data, Larry Towers is connected to 3 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 23 dialogue linesBill is listed as Minor. Tow truck driver. In the parsed data, Bill is connected to 2 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 3 dialogue linesCounsellor is listed as Minor. School counsellor. In the parsed data, Counsellor is connected to 1 scene, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 6 dialogue linesTony is listed as Minor. Employee at Fair Oaks Car City. In the parsed data, Tony is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMeryl is listed as Minor. Grief counsellor. In the parsed data, Meryl is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 52.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTJ chases a tow truck on his bike, gets into an accident, and continues the chase.
TJ Forney, BillTJ confronts the tow truck driver and Larry Towers about the car, eventually getting into the car and trapping Dustin's arm in the window.
TJ Forney, Bill, Larry Towers, Dustin Howard, TonyTJ argues with his dad about the car and his depression.
TJ Forney, Grandma, Paul ForneyTJ brushes his teeth.
TJ ForneyTJ asks his dad for lunch money.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyTJ rides his bike to school.
TJ ForneyTJ crashes his bike and throws a rock through a window, encountering Hesher.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher threatens TJ, then blows up the house to escape a security guard.
Hesher, TJ ForneyTJ arrives at school and sees Dustin.
TJ Forney, Dustin HowardTJ is greeted by classmates.
TJ ForneyMrs. Elsberry takes roll.
TJ Forney, Mrs. ElsberryTJ notices Hesher watching him.
TJ Forney, HesherDustin bullies TJ.
TJ Forney, Dustin HowardTJ meets with the counsellor.
TJ Forney, CounsellorTJ returns home to find his dad asleep.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyTJ talks to his grandma.
TJ Forney, GrandmaThe family eats dinner.
TJ Forney, Paul Forney, GrandmaTJ gets his cast removed.
TJ ForneyHesher interrupts class.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Mrs. ElsberryMrs. Elsberry teaches class while Hesher harasses TJ through the window.
TJ Forney, Mrs. ElsberryStudents leave school.
TJ ForneyDustin attacks TJ, and Nicole intervenes.
TJ Forney, Dustin Howard, NicoleNicole drives TJ home.
TJ Forney, NicoleNicole and TJ stop for gas and snacks.
TJ Forney, NicoleThey eat licorice while driving.
TJ Forney, NicoleTJ arrives home and sees Hesher's van.
TJ Forney, NicoleTJ enters the house and talks to Grandma.
TJ Forney, GrandmaTJ finds Hesher in the house.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher does his laundry.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher smokes on the couch.
TJ Forney, HesherGrandma tells a story while TJ looks for food.
TJ Forney, GrandmaDad returns home and meets Hesher.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyHesher interacts with Grandma.
Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaHesher climbs a telephone pole.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyHesher watches porn.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyHesher moves to the garage.
TJ Forney, HesherDinner time.
TJ Forney, Paul Forney, GrandmaTJ gets ready for school.
TJ ForneyHesher and Dad watch cartoons.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyTJ leaves for school.
TJ Forney, GrandmaTJ sits alone.
TJ ForneyTJ visits the car lot.
TJ ForneyTJ asks Larry for the car.
TJ Forney, Larry TowersDustin confronts TJ.
TJ Forney, Dustin HowardTJ watches the supermarket.
TJ ForneyTJ gives Nicole an ice cream.
TJ Forney, NicoleTJ returns home to find Hesher and Grandma in the kitchen.
TJ Forney, Hesher, GrandmaThe family eats dinner together, and Hesher makes disturbing comments about Grandma's safety.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaTJ follows Hesher to the bathroom after being invited to sit with classmates.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher completes a drug deal and then vandalizes the bathroom; Dustin attacks TJ.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Dustin HowardDad picks up a beaten TJ to take him to grief counseling.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyTJ and Dad attend a grief support group.
TJ Forney, Paul Forney, MerylTJ confronts Hesher about the school incident.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher drives TJ to Dustin's house to burn his car.
TJ Forney, HesherTJ runs from the scene and is eventually picked up by Hesher.
TJ Forney, HesherPolice arrive at the Forney house to question TJ.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaTJ is processed and warned by police.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyHesher mocks TJ about the police visit.
TJ Forney, HesherTJ is stalking Nicole at the supermarket when Hesher appears and begins making inappropriate comments about her.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleHesher convinces TJ to carpool home in his van.
TJ Forney, HesherHesher apologizes for the fire and shows TJ a magazine; he then follows Nicole's car.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleNicole gets into a car accident; Hesher intervenes aggressively.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleHesher drives Nicole and TJ to a house with a pool.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleHesher takes TJ and Nicole to his uncle's house.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleHesher forces TJ and Nicole into the pool and destroys furniture.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleTJ and Nicole walk home, bonding over their troubles.
TJ Forney, NicoleNicole finds a parking ticket on her car.
TJ Forney, NicoleTJ returns home to find Hesher and his dad arguing.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaTJ and Dad argue about TJ's absence, leading to a tense meal with Grandma and Hesher.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaThe argument escalates, resulting in TJ and Dad smashing their plates.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul Forney, GrandmaHesher explains the fight to Grandma; Grandma expresses her sadness.
Hesher, GrandmaHesher and Grandma smoke marijuana together and discuss life.
Hesher, GrandmaTJ steals money from his dad's wallet.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyTJ tries to buy the car back, but Larry refuses.
TJ Forney, Dustin Howard, Larry TowersHesher discovers Grandma has passed away.
Hesher, GrandmaTJ and Dad discover Grandma's death.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyTJ finds Hesher and Nicole together.
TJ Forney, Hesher, NicoleTJ paces angrily in his room; Dad checks on him but is rejected.
TJ Forney, Paul ForneyTJ destroys Hesher's belongings in the garage and takes garden shears.
TJ ForneyTJ confronts Hesher in the rain; a fight ensues involving Dad.
TJ Forney, Hesher, Paul ForneyThis one time I had like four hella drunk chicks in the back of the van, and we were going for it and I had one hand on this one girl's tit and my other hand on this other chick's twat, but there was like still two other girls wanting to get off so like I had my foot rubbing on one girl's asshole while I'm trying to eat the other girl out, and I was going crazy man. It was too much. I couldn't work out which chick was which and I'm making one girl cum but then I'm forgetting about the others and my tongue's hurting and my fingers are getting tired and like eventually I was just like 'Fuck this. This is too much' and I just stepped back. I just stepped back. And before you know it these girls are all working on each other, you know. They're all fingering each other and eating each other out, you know, and I jerk myself off and everyone's a winner, you know?
That was so lucky you guys were behind me when that guy got all mad about his car. I was freaking out. I don't really have any insurance right now. I just can't afford it. There's no way I could afford to fix that guy's car. How do people do this stuff? I mean, I have a job. It's kind of a joke though. I've been there for like a year and I'm still only doing like five hours a week. Why aren't they giving me any more hours? Do you think it's because they think I suck? Did you think I sucked when I served you at the checkout?
I don't know. We're talking at least eighteen hundred dollars, not including taxes, registration, ADM, or dealer's fees. On top of that, you'd need a driver's license. I'm guessing you don't have one of those. You'd need valid car insurance. I'm guessing you don't have that either. But even if you did have these things, I still couldn't sell it to you because the car's not street legal. There's a million reasons why I can't sell it to you.
I used to make a cherry cake all the time and it always came out just wonderful. One time I invited my doctor and his wife and I wanted to make an impression. I asked him to come see your dad in a play and he came and I said, 'would you like to come back to the house?'
Look, TJ. I know you've been through a lot and it's gonna take time to readjust, but as you know, the school can't tolerate this kind of behavior. I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt this time, but you can't be starting fights.
Are you kidding me? I said, 'even if you had eighteen hundred dollars, I still couldn't sell it to you.' Even if you had five million dollars, I couldn't sell it to you. It's not even here any more anyway, so that's it.
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Do you realize that the equivalent to you flicking that ant would be like one of us getting hit in the face by a giant wrecking ball at 100 miles an hour and getting thrown into the next yard?
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