In Massachusetts in 1984, young Donald "Donny" Berger flirts with his middle school teacher, Mary McGarricle, who is repulsed by his actions and gives him a month's detention. However, in detention, Mary seduces Donny and they begin a sexual relationship. Their relationship is discovered during an auditorium speech. Subsequently, Mary is sentenced to 30 years in prison for statutory rape, but the scandal makes Donny famous. Mary is also revealed to be pregnant, and custody of their unborn son is given to Donny's abusive father until Donny turns 18 to assume full custody.
