Smashed

Kate Hannah starts her day on a tumultuous note when she vomits in front of her class. This embarrassing moment is compounded when a curious student mistakenly assumes she is pregnant, leading her to impulsively claim that she is.

As the principal, Mrs. Barnes, probes into the matter, Kate feels pressured to maintain her lie about being pregnant. Her substitute teacher, Dave, becomes concerned when he sees her drinking in her car and warns her about the implications of her deceit on her imaginary baby.

Later, Kate confides in Dave that she isn't pregnant and was instead hungover. With a promise to keep her secret, Dave shows understanding, marking a moment of connection amid her turmoil.

Kate attends a party with her husband Charlie and his brother Owen, where her heavy drinking leads her to experiment with crack for the first time. This reckless choice results in her and a stranger passing out on the street, highlighting her growing addiction.

Kate wakes up alone on the street, disoriented, and manages to find her way home. Despite their chaotic night, she and Charlie go out for drinks at a club, where she reveals her desire to get sober, only to face Charlie's dismissive attitude.

Their night of drinking includes cycling and playing croquet, culminating in a moment of intimacy before Charlie becomes exhausted. Kate's struggle with her desire for alcohol intensifies as she attempts to buy wine late at night.

Frustrated by the locked restroom at home, Kate urinates on the floor in a moment of desperation. In her heightened state, she steals a bottle of wine, leading to yet another instance of her spiraling out of control.

At work, Dave invites Kate to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as a recovering alcoholic himself. Here, she finds camaraderie and inspiration, particularly in her connection with Jenny, who becomes her sponsor.

During an intimate talk with Charlie, Kate expresses her frustrations about their relationship and her longing to reconnect with her estranged mother, Rochelle. They take a trip to Lake Arrowhead, where they discuss the struggles of sobriety.

Kate’s co-workers host a surprise baby shower, causing unexpected feelings to surface. The event escalates when Dave apologizes but ends up at odds with Kate, further complicating her already fragile emotional state.

At Owen's birthday party, Kate is enraged to learn that Charlie blabbed about her past drug use. This revelation exacerbates Kate’s struggles with her sobriety and her communication issues with Charlie.

Feeling the weight of her lies, Kate decides to confess her deception to the principal, which ultimately results in her termination from school. This decision marks a critical turning point in her battle with addiction and responsibility.

After losing her job, Kate relapses and argues with Charlie, blaming him for not being supportive. The fight illustrates the depth of their issues and Kate’s vulnerability as she grapples with her demons.

At an AA meeting, Kate delivers a moving speech celebrating her year of sobriety, reflecting on her emotional journey. Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself grappling with his feelings for her, leading to moments of introspection.

Kate and Charlie reconnect during a heartfelt call, discussing an incident from the past. As they talk, Charlie expresses his feelings for Kate, suggesting they could move back in together, but Kate insists he must seek sobriety for himself first, leaving their future uncertain.