Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
A New Town and New Connections
Jon and Hanna move from Chicago, and Jon tries to make the transition easier for his daughter. Melissa helps with house repairs and local recommendations, and Jon asks her out.
Key Events
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Alyssa Practices — Coach Hughes praises Alyssa's progress and encourages her to return with more confidence. Characters: Coach Hughes, Alyssa
Location: Cheerleading practice
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Jon and Hanna Arrive — Jon and Hanna arrive after moving from Chicago, and Hanna is unhappy about leaving. Characters: Jon, Hanna
Location: New town
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School Registration — Jon takes care of Hanna's school registration as he tries to make the move easier. Characters: Jon, Hanna
Location: School
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Repairs Arranged — When a problem at the house requires repairs, Melissa helps arrange a construction crew. Characters: Jon, Melissa
Location: Jon's house
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Local Recommendations — Melissa offers Jon local recommendations, and the two grow closer. Characters: Jon, Melissa
Location: New town
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Jon Asks Melissa Out — Jon eventually asks Melissa out as their connection develops. Characters: Jon, Melissa
Location: New town
Hanna Enters the Squad
Hanna joins the cheerleading squad and meets its coach, Devan. Devan presents herself as supportive while insisting that the girls obey her and take the squad seriously.
Key Events
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Jon Asks Melissa Out — Jon eventually asks Melissa out as their connection develops. Characters: Jon, Melissa
Location: New town
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Hanna Joins Cheerleading — Hanna becomes involved with the squad, where Devan is introduced as its coach. Characters: Hanna, Devan
Location: Cheerleading squad
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Devan Sets Expectations — Devan presents herself as supportive but demands seriousness, obedience, and no challenges to her authority. Characters: Devan, Hanna
Location: Cheerleading practice
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Devan Grows Close — Devan grows unusually close to Hanna while coaching her. Characters: Devan, Hanna
Location: Cheerleading squad
Boundaries Are Crossed
Devan grows unusually close to Hanna and begins crossing boundaries with Jon. Jon rejects her advances and tells her to keep contact to coaching Hanna.
Key Events
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Devan Grows Close — Devan grows unusually close to Hanna while coaching her. Characters: Devan, Hanna
Location: Cheerleading squad
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Dinner at Jon's Home — Devan crosses a boundary by showing up at Jon's home with dinner. Characters: Devan, Jon
Location: Jon's home
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Jon Rejects Devan — Jon rejects Devan's advances and tells her he does not want her seeing him or Hanna outside coaching. Characters: Jon, Devan
Location: Jon's home
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Devan Cites Her Past — Devan says her experience growing up with a single father makes her especially qualified to understand Hanna. Characters: Devan, Jon
Location: Jon's home
Hanna Investigates Devan
Hanna and Jon become uneasy about Devan's behavior, and Hanna describes her outbursts and apparent surveillance as frightening. With a friend's help, Hanna checks Devan's account of her cheerleading past and decides to seek information from the former coach; the outcome is not provided.
Key Events
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Devan Cites Her Past — Devan says her experience growing up with a single father makes her especially qualified to understand Hanna. Characters: Devan, Jon
Location: Jon's home
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Hanna Describes Fear — Hanna and Jon grow uneasy, and Hanna describes Devan's outbursts and apparent surveillance as frightening. Characters: Hanna, Jon, Devan
Location: Unspecified
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Past Claims Checked — With a friend's help, Hanna checks Devan's claim that she captained a nearby junior college squad. Characters: Hanna, Devan
Location: Online search
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Hanna Seeks Answers — After finding the longtime head coach's name online, Hanna decides to visit the former coach; the inquiry's outcome is unknown. Characters: Hanna
Location: Former coach's location