Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home

Morgan and three friends pull a major prank that disrupts the boarding school's routines. The Headmaster catches them, resulting in disciplinary action that threatens their upcoming holidays. This incident triggers Morgan's return home for Thanksgiving.

Morgan is told by the school that he will go home for Thanksgiving to spend time with his family. He doesn't seem fazed, despite missing the usual school life. The call foreshadows his impending involvement in his family's political world.

Morgan is brought home to help with his father's re-election campaign. He finds family life is split between tradition and the new demands of politics. He starts to realize the value of being together as a family.

Morgan's mother expects him to stay conservative while his father is more open-minded. The clash reveals tensions about Morgan's growing independence. The political backdrop becomes a canvas for their personal conflict.

Morgan decides to contribute by doing chores around the house, like waxing floors, in an effort to keep the family connected. He tries to bridge generations and political divides through small acts. This marks a shift from rebellion to responsibility.

Morgan attends a book signing for his horror idol George A. Romero and meets Emily, a fellow horror fan. They strike up a connection and begin a relationship. The romance adds personal stakes to his family obligations.

Morgan borrows his father's car for a date with Emily. Emily's little brother calls the police when they are out, leading to Morgan's grounding. The incident underscores the consequences of balancing romance and responsibility.

Morgan discovers that his mother has placed cameras in his room, a chilling sign of parental surveillance. He becomes aware of the lack of trust and the tightening control over his life. The breach fuels his frustration and feelings of betrayal.

Morgan learns he and his father share common values and concerns. This realization complicates the parent-child dynamics, as he recognizes support he could have from his dad. Yet the mother remains a gatekeeper, intensifying the tension.

Emily finds out that Morgan lied about his parents and the family dynamics he described. Trust fractures in their budding romance as she questions his honesty. Morgan realizes the depth of the hurt his deception caused.

In a heated moment, Morgan loses his temper and faces a threat of military school from Jay, the campaign manager. The escalation underscores the ruthless side of the political world he is entering. Morgan's anger becomes a turning point.

Morgan escapes by using a chainsaw signed by The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Tobe Hooper, a macabre symbol of his desperation. He seizes a moment of desperate rebellion against confinement. The stunt pushes the plot toward the climactic confrontation.

Morgan confesses the truth to Emily, who forgives him and they decide to open Morgan's late aunt's coin collection. This act rekindles trust between them and links personal redemption to a tangible symbol of family heritage. The coin collection also hints at a deeper family history.

Morgan and Emily discover Jay has been embezzling campaign funds, and the safety deposit box that contains the coin collection holds incriminating evidence. They confront Jay as the truth comes to light. Jay's plan to stop Morgan fails in the face of this evidence.

Senator Stewart is re-elected, finalizing the political arc. Jay serves prison time following the embezzlement exposure. The family restores its bond—Morgan and Emily are accepted by his parents, and Morgan finally feels at home with his repaired family.