On the verge of failing his senior year of high school, Armando is set up with a tutor to get his grades back up. His tutor, Brian, happens to be the quiet kid that he never knew existed until now. And as the two begin to form a deep connection with complicated feelings, Armando begins to want something different for his life and future.

West Rickert is an asshole. He's a crackhead, and he's a drunk. At least, that's what everyone says about him.