Claire starts her first day teaching at a new school and meets her students, including Eric, a senior in her AP English class.

Eric gets caught for underage drinking and a new friend helps bail him out. Claire takes Eric on a field trip to a nearby college.

Tensions arise as Claire and Matt explore pregnancy options. Claire chaperones the homecoming dance and Eric comes clean about his true feelings.

Claire outlines the rules Eric must follow as their relationship takes a dramatic turn.

Claire and Eric go away on a secret trip to celebrate his 18th birthday.

As Claire's world begins to crumble, an uncertain Eric is pressed to reveal intimate details of his relationship.

Claire and Eric separately hit their breaking points.