Big Boys

Jamie is disheartened as Allie’s new boyfriend Dan joins the weekend camping trip. Dan introduces himself warmly and tries to put Jamie at ease, signaling a gentler presence than expected. The mood shifts from skepticism to cautious curiosity.

Will mocks Jamie's love of cooking shows, highlighting the gulf between brothers. Dan watches quietly, offering a kind, unsung support that seems to understand Jamie's discomfort. Jamie begins to see that someone can be kind without belittling him.

Dan helps Jamie set up camp, and the two share a few moments away from the others. Dan speaks about his own experiences with teasing, which makes Jamie feel seen. Jamie starts to open up about his interests in cooking and feeling different.

They bond over camp chores and a simple cooking session, with Dan encouraging Jamie to share his ideas. Their games and conversations create a sense of trust that contrasts with the family dynamics around them. Jamie's confidence grows as Dan's steady presence supports him.

Allie watches the connection with pride but also a twinge of being sidelined. She questions how she fits into this evolving dynamic and whether her relationship with Dan can stay balanced. The trio's energy shifts as Jamie grows closer to Dan.

Late at night, Will ropes Jamie into sneaking out to meet girls. Jamie feels torn between family loyalty and the pull of the new attention he is receiving from Dan. The scene underscores Jamie's inner conflict and the misfit feeling he carries.

Jamie flinches at any suggestion of intimacy with the girls and withdraws when they get too close. Dan's patient presence continues to model a different kind of care. Jamie wrestles with his burgeoning feelings and what they mean for him.

Throughout the trip, Jamie becomes fixated on Dan, noticing how he listens and validates him. Dan's empathy, including a candid talk about being teased by older brothers, deepens Jamie's trust. Jamie begins to imagine a different path for himself.

A hike goes awry, leaving them stranded together in the woods. They rely on each other to navigate back, and the closeness intensifies under pressure. The shared danger accelerates Jamie's emotional shift toward Dan.

Jamie takes initiative during the crisis, stepping up to help, but then loses his footing and falls. Dan tends to Jamie with calm, reassuring care, reinforcing their bond. The moment cements a deeper, more intimate connection.

Back at home after the hike, the experience prompts Jamie to reflect on his identity and his feelings for Dan. He processes the events and considers what they mean for his future. The trip leaves a lasting impression that changes how he sees himself.

In the final scene, Jamie and Dan talk privately in a quiet moment. The conversation is calm and affirming, giving Jamie permission to acknowledge his feelings without pressure. It ends with a sense of warmth and tentative hope.