The Wrong Tutor

You are so sexy.

No, you are.

How about me and you go to your room ?

Now ? But I'm having too much fun.

Come on. I'll make it worth your while.

I'll make it worth your while if you wait.

Okay, you've had too much.

Okay, up we go.

You're good.

I'm so sleepy.

I know, I know.

Just try to get some sleep.

Stay.

I gotta go.

Besides, you wouldn't be much fun like this anyways.

You can't drive.

I've been drinking water. I'll be fine.

Recite the alphabet backwards.

I don't think I could do that completely sober.

Z, Y, X...

W, V, U, T...

S, R, P, O...

No, no, no ! Really ?

Hi, Officer.

Have you been drinking tonight, son ?

THE WRONG TUTOR

One Month Later

You wanna hang with me and Brett tonight at the Bar and Grill ?

Heard they got those video poker machines, and they never check IDs.

Nah, bro, I got so much work to do.

You know, you used to be a lot more fun before your DUI.

Yeah, tell me about it.

Sorry, Eric. I need to pick up my little brother. I'll catch you later.

Hey, Eric !

Hey, Eric !

Hey !

Yeah, sorry, Coach.

- You all right ? - Yeah.

Good. I want to talk to you about something.

What's up ?

Well, I don't want you to think that your play's gone unnoticed.

And your leadership too.

Help be an example to these younger players.

Thanks, Coach.

I don't wanna put any pressure on you,

but you should know that I've gotten some inquiries.

Inquiries ?

College scouts.

Assistant coaches over at State and Briarcliff.

They check the box scores, and they've heard good things.

Thanks, Coach.

- Keep it up. - I will.

But, Eric...

Grades, man, come on.

I know, Coach. It's just math. It's so hard.

No one's saying you need to be a rocket scientist, all right ?

But you need to pass.

If I'm forced to throw you off the team,

you're not only letting down me and your teammates,

but you could be blowing a golden opportunity for yourself.

This isn't Division One Football.

No college is gonna touch a soccer player with academic issues.

Just take care of business.

Yes, sir.

Don't wanna have this conversation again.

- Yeah. - Okay ?

Go hit those books.

How was practice ?

Fine. In fact, Coach said some college scouts have been asking about me.

- For real ? - Yeah, but don't get too excited.

It's not like I'm gonna be a professional soccer player or anything.

Still, scholarship money.

Yeah, I guess.

I'm so proud of you.

Let's get you home.

- Sure you don't wanna come in ? - Your mom's probably home.

- So ? - Your mom hates me.

She doesn't hate you at all. She's just protective.

She blames me for what happened.

Okay, well, then I will see you tomorrow.

I love you.

Bye.

Bye.

- Mom ? - In the kitchen.

Hey, son.

- How was your day ? - Not bad. How was yours ?

Fine.

Only thing is, I'm probably gonna be on the road a lot the next few months.

We're opening facilities in Salton Springs and Brunswick.

- Overnights ? - Some.

But mostly long day trips, so get used to making your own dinner.

That's okay. I think I can order pizza just as easily as you can.

Okay, wise guy.

Jess bring you home ?

Of course.

Something you want to say, Mom ?

What could I possibly want to say ?

Things wouldn't be going so well for me if it wasn't for Jess.

If it wasn't for Jess, you wouldn't be in this mess in the first place.

Come on, Mom. That's not true, and you know it.

You really want to have this conversation right now ?

What conversation ?

The one where you blame Jess for everything,

even the things that were my fault.

It was her fault, it was her party,

so she is responsible for what went on.

There are over a hundred parties at over hundred houses over the year.

- This one was no different. - This one was different !

And you should know that better than anyone.

What if you had hurt someone ? Or what if you had gotten killed ?

- None of that even happened. - But it could have !

And that's my point, son.

And what about me ?

Did you ever stop to think about me ?

As a minor, you are my responsibility.

You hurt, or God forbid, kill someone, then I get sued.

We could lose everything.

What if your father was here ? What would he have to say ?

He'd probably tell you to leave me the hell alone !

I mean, she said she'd be out of town at least some of the time.

You know what that means ? Sleepovers.

Have you forgotten ?

I still have two very suspicious parents

who are not going to be out of town.

So what ? Just tell them you're staying at Abby's.

That'll work 'cause they're not like best friends with her parents.

- Let me see what you're wearing. - Aren't you supposed to be studying ?

Little study break never hurt anyone.

No. The phone is dying. I think...

Okay, guys. I know we have a lot to do today.

But first, I want to hand back your quizzes

because if some of your scores are any indication

of your comprehension of that last chapter,

we really need to review some things.

- Can I help you ? - Hi. Sorry.

I transferred here at the beginning of the week,

but they told me I should be in your class.

Fantastic. We're happy to have you.

Why don't you come in and have a seat.

Miss ?

Your name ?

Emily. Emily Miller.

Emily Miller, welcome.

Class, Emily Miller.

And this is Intro to Calculus.

Paula, here you go.

Eric.

As I was saying, these test scores were really low.

We may need to go over this chapter again.

Anyone needs additional help, please come see me during my office hours.

I assume you know why I want to speak to you.

I know, okay ? I'm doing the best I can.

Then do better.

Look, Eric, I spoke to Coach Lerner.

In this situation, not either one of us has any discretion.

It's black or white. If you fail, you're off the team.

- It's out of your hands. - I'll pass, Principal Callahan.

I have to.

Look, Eric, I know that things are not easy.

Now, if this is about your father pass...

Everything single problem is because my father's dead.

I just meant

if things are tough at home, if that's what's going on,

well, then we have resources available.

Hello.

Oh, hey !

Emily, right ?

- I'm Eric. - I know.

You're lucky you just got here today. That quiz we just got back was killer.

Actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

It seems like you could use some help,

and I can help you.

- Help me ? - Tutor you.

Calculus is my thing.

Well, I couldn't really pay you.

No, I couldn't accept money.

You introduce me around to your friends.

Transferring mid-year, it's kinda hard to meet people,

especially for me.

Well, I can do that.

So when do we start ?

Why not right now ?

I have soccer practice right now and then dinner.

But I could go to the library tonight.

It's a date.

One other thing:

I sort of don't have a ride there.

Don't worry. I'll pick you up.

See you tonight ?

Hey ! Don't you need my address ?

Are you heading out ?

- I'm heading to the library. - Want me to meet you there ?

No, I...

Actually, you wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Try me.

I'm getting tutored.

Calc is kicking my ass.

Coach even said something about it to me.

I actually think that's a great idea.

Yeah, well, my tutor is some new girl who in the class.