That's My Boy

In 1984, 13-year-old Donny Berger engages in a scandalous affair with his teacher, Mary McGarricle. This relationship quickly becomes a sensational topic, drawing attention from the community.

During a school assembly, Donny and Mary are caught engaging in a sexual act on a piano. This public embarrassment results in Mary facing a significant prison sentence due to their inappropriate relationship.

Following their scandal, it is revealed that Mary is pregnant with Donny's child. This further complicates the situation, leading to custody battles after Donny's father is given custody of the child.

As the news of the affair breaks, Donny becomes a teenage idol, surfacing in headlines and making appearances on various talk shows. His notoriety lifts him to unexpected fame despite the scandal surrounding him.

In 2012, Donny is now living a disheveled life as a broke and drunken slacker. His reckless lifestyle has disconnected him from the successful life his son, Todd, is building.

Todd Peterson, now distanced from his father due to Donny's irresponsible behavior, prepares for his wedding to Jamie Martin. As the wedding approaches, he faces additional tension from Jamie's no-nonsense brother, Chad.

Faced with dire financial trouble, Donny learns he owes $43,000 in back-taxes and risks three years in prison unless he can pay by the weekend. This leads him to desperately seek a way to reunite with his estranged son.

In a bid to resolve his financial woes, Donny contacts a TV producer, who offers him $50,000 to arrange a reunion with Todd and Mary, who is in prison. This sets the stage for a complicated family meeting.

Upon arriving in Cape Cod, Donny attempts to reconnect with Todd by posing as an old friend. His crude humor and outlandish stories, however, only serve to deepen the tension with his son.

As family tensions escalate, Todd confronts the reality of his father's failures. This culminates in a devastating realization for Todd as he reflects on his upbringing and the impact of Donny's choices.

During a church rehearsal for Todd's wedding, a fistfight breaks out between Todd and Father McNally, leading to the cancellation of the event. Donny steps in to protect Todd from further humiliation.

Donny crashes Todd's bachelor party, leading them down a path of reckless indulgence filled with drugs and debauchery. This experience unexpectedly strengthens their father-son bond amidst the chaos.

When the time comes to meet Mary in prison, Donny's conflicting intentions clash with Todd's desire for closure. The encounter becomes emotionally charged, particularly when interrupted by a TV crew.

During the wedding preparations, Donny learns of Jamie's affair with Todd's boss, Chad. He wrestles with the decision to reveal this truth, leading to heightened stakes on the day of the wedding.

In a dramatic turn of events at the wedding, Donny publicly claims his identity as Todd's father and exposes Jamie's deception. This revelation compels Todd to reclaim his identity as Han Solo Berger, breaking off the engagement.