"Friends look out for each other." Jay is an only child who is neglected by his alcoholic father after the death of his mother. Max is a promising young swimmer striving to live up to his father's high expectations. Despite the differences in their backgrounds, the two boys are best friends. Max always does his best to help Jay, protecting him from bullies and making sure he has enough to eat. However, when Max loses a race, his father's angry reaction threatens to tear their family apart. Jay is willing to do whatever it takes to help his friend regain his confidence and reconcile his family, but...

An accident leaves Carl in a wheelchair, crushing his hopes of becoming a champion diver. Becoming bitter and withdrawn, he drives away all the tutors hired by his parents — until Belle appears. Her carefree ways start to bring a smile back to Carl's face... But is she who she claims to be?