2000
Single mother Sammy Prescott's structured life with her son Rudy is disrupted when her estranged, recently jailed brother Terry comes to stay, creating chaos and causing Sammy to clash with her new bank manager, Brian Everett. Overwhelmed and neglected by her boyfriend Bob, Sammy begins an affair with Brian while Terry encourages Rudy to connect with his biological father, leading to a violent confrontation and Terry's arrest. After Terry's release, Sammy ends her affairs with both Bob and Brian, choosing to prioritize her family and well-being. Terry decides to leave town, sharing an emotional farewell with Sammy as she watches him depart on a bus, ready to face her life independently.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Sammy, a widowed single mother, juggles her son Rudy, her ex Terry’s unexpected return, and budding romances.
Open full beat sheetSammy Prescott is listed as Protagonist. Twenty-seven-year-old single mother, lending officer at a bank, neat but flustered. In the parsed data, Sammy Prescott is connected to 75 scenes, 102 dialogue lines, 102 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
75 scenes / 102 dialogue linesTerry Prescott is listed as Sammy's brother. Twenty-five-year-old drifter, troubled but with natural appeal. In the parsed data, Terry Prescott is connected to 48 scenes, 87 dialogue lines, 88 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
48 scenes / 87 dialogue linesRudy Prescott is listed as Sammy's son. Eight-year-old boy, Sammy's son. In the parsed data, Rudy Prescott is connected to 37 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
37 scenes / 26 dialogue linesBrian Everett is listed as Bank Manager. New branch manager, early thirties, married. In the parsed data, Brian Everett is connected to 20 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
20 scenes / 36 dialogue linesBob Steegerson is listed as Realtor. Sammy's boyfriend, mid-thirties. In the parsed data, Bob Steegerson is connected to 8 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
8 scenes / 7 dialogue linesDarryl is listed as Sheriff. Portly, glasses, mustache, long-time family acquaintance. In the parsed data, Darryl is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesRon is listed as Minister. Fiftyish, provides spiritual counsel. In the parsed data, Ron is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 90.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesSheila Sadler is listed as Terry's girlfriend. Eighteen, frail, damaged. In the parsed data, Sheila Sadler is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 99.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRudy Kolinski is listed as Rudy's father. Estranged father of Rudy. In the parsed data, Rudy Kolinski is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 99.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMr. and Mrs. Prescott are driving when they are involved in a near-miss accident with a truck, leading to a crash.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSheriff Darryl arrives at the Prescott home to inform the children of the accident.
DarrylOpening credits over a church scene.
A funeral service for the parents.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, RonSixteen years later, Sammy visits her parents' graves.
Sammy PrescottSammy picks up her son Rudy from school.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy and Rudy discuss his school day.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy drops Rudy off at the sitter's house.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy arrives at work.
Sammy PrescottSammy meets the new branch manager, Brian.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettBrian tells Sammy she cannot leave early to pick up her son.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettSammy and Rudy drive home in silence.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy and Rudy arrive home.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy receives a letter from Terry.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy files the letter.
Sammy PrescottSammy tells Rudy that Terry is coming to visit.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottRudy writes a story about his father.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy reads Rudy's story.
Sammy PrescottSammy considers calling someone.
Sammy PrescottSammy and Bob have dinner.
Sammy Prescott, Bob SteegersonSammy and Bob are together.
Sammy Prescott, Bob SteegersonSammy brushes her teeth.
Sammy PrescottTerry and Sheila are in his apartment.
Terry Prescott, Sheila SadlerTerry is on a bus.
Terry PrescottTerry arrives in Scottsville.
Terry PrescottSammy prepares for Terry's arrival.
Sammy PrescottTerry walks through town and meets Sheriff Darryl.
Terry Prescott, DarrylSammy and Terry reunite.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy and Terry discuss Terry's recent time in jail and his financial troubles.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy gives Terry $300 at the ATM.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy and Terry drive to pick up Rudy; Sammy expresses her frustration.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottTerry sits in the bathtub.
Terry PrescottTerry learns his girlfriend Sheila attempted suicide.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottTerry prepares to send money to Sheila; Sammy comforts him.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSunday morning at church.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy Prescott, Brian EverettTerry watches TV.
Terry PrescottNighttime atmosphere.
Sammy says goodnight to Terry.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy gives Terry instructions for the day.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy works at the bank.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettTerry picks up Rudy.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottTerry and Rudy drive.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy learns Terry and Rudy missed their appointment.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettTerry and Rudy work on a project.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy finds Terry and Rudy.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottBrian confronts Sammy.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettFamily dinner.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottTerry talks to Rudy.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottBrian talks about office colors.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettSammy calls Bob.
Sammy Prescott, Bob SteegersonCeiling leak.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy gets ready for a date.
Sammy PrescottSammy checks on Terry and Rudy.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy gets ready for a date while hearing banging from the hall.
Sammy PrescottSammy confronts Terry and Rudy about the plumbing mess.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy leaves for her date with Bob while giving instructions to Terry.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Bob SteegersonTerry and Rudy decide to go to a bar after Terry turns off the TV.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottTerry and Rudy arrive at the bar.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottTerry and Rudy play pool at the bar.
Terry Prescott, Rudy Prescott, DarrylBob proposes to Sammy.
Sammy Prescott, Bob SteegersonTerry and Rudy return home and narrowly avoid being caught by Bob and Sammy.
Sammy Prescott, Terry Prescott, Rudy Prescott, Bob SteegersonTerry warns Rudy not to tell Sammy about the bar.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy tucks Rudy in.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy falls into the trench in the hall.
Sammy PrescottTerry treats Sammy's wound.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottSammy changes clothes.
Sammy PrescottTerry smokes pot.
Terry PrescottRainy morning at the bank.
Sammy and Brian argue.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettRain on Main Street.
Rain on construction site.
Darryl talks to Sammy.
Sammy Prescott, DarrylA plumber finishes work.
Terry PrescottRudy waits for Terry.
Rudy PrescottBrian introduces his wife Nancy to the staff.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettRudy walks in the rain.
Rudy PrescottSammy finds Rudy at the bank.
Sammy Prescott, Rudy Prescott, Brian EverettSammy confronts Terry.
Sammy Prescott, Terry PrescottTerry drops Rudy off at the babysitter.
Terry Prescott, Rudy PrescottSammy and Brian talk.
Sammy Prescott, Brian EverettI do know where I'm going. I'm going to Worcester and I'm gonna try to see that girl. And then depending on what happens there, I thought I'd try to see if there's any work for me out West. And if there is, I'm gonna head out there for the summer and try to make some money. And if there isn't, I'll figure something else out. Maybe I'll stay around the East. I don't know... I really liked it in Alaska. It was really beautiful. You just -- It made me feel good. And before things got so messed up I was doin' pretty well out there. Seriously. But I couldn't stay here long, Sammy: I don't want to live here. But I'm gonna stay in touch. And I'll be back. 'Cause I want to see you and I want to see Rudy. I'll come home for Christmas. How about that? We'll have Christmas together. Come on, Sammy. You can trust me...
Well, of course I want you to visit, you idiot! I've been looking forward to seeing you more than anything! I've been telling everyone I know that you were coming home! I cleaned the whole fucking house so it would look nice for you! I thought you were gonna stay for at least a few days! It didn't occur to me that you were just broke again. I wish you would have just sent me an invoice!
But that's not gonna happen with the attitude, it's not gonna happen with the lateness, it's not gonna happen by fighting me every step of the way -- OK, well not you, you're not late, but too much of that stuff goes on around here --
I mean, I know I haven't exactly been the most... decisive... guy. In the past... I don't know: I'm tired of foolin' around. And I love you.
Amy, would you please tell the kids you'll be right back, and then shut the door and come outside to talk to us for a minute?
He can stay in the little room. But you know what? He's not going to live here. He's only gonna stay for a little while...
-- And what are you doing taking him to play pool in the middle of the night, and then telling him to lie to me about it?
Must be so tough raising a kid on your own... Although I'm beginning to get the idea my wife wouldn't mind a crack at it.
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