Student Seduction

Christie Dawson, a popular high school chemistry teacher, agrees to help Josh Gaines improve his grades after class. The tutoring session is friendly and focused on the material. Their initial rapport hints at trouble to come as Josh's attention begins to cross professional boundaries.

After the tutoring session, Christie and Josh share a casual burger at a nearby restaurant. The outing sparks rumors among students and staff about their relationship. The situation grows tense as Josh's interest becomes more persistent.

Josh Gaines makes a pass at Christie, which she firmly rejects. She hopes to move past the incident, but his advances intensify rather than fade away. The power imbalance and boundary violation mark the start of the central conflict.

Christie reports Josh's advances to the school principal, seeking guidance on how to proceed. The principal discourages pursuing the matter further, and when confronted, Josh denies any responsibility. Christie is then accused of attempting to seduce him, turning the situation on its head.

Following the report, Christie is suspended from teaching while the investigation proceeds. The suspension leaves her and her husband Drew facing financial strain as income and reputation erode. The school community debates blame and fairness, making the case feel personal.

Josh breaks into Christie’s home and sexually assaults her, leaving her hospitalized. The attack shifts the narrative from allegations to a violent crime with real victims. The trauma reverberates through Christie’s life and the community.

Authorities decide to press charges against Christie as part of the ongoing investigation, complicating the legal landscape. The case now intersects with sexual violence discourse and the school's actions. Christie and Drew brace for a potentially lengthy court battle.

While researching the case, Christie seeks testimony from Josh's circle, starting with Jenna, Josh's ex-girlfriend. Jenna refuses to talk, leaving crucial gaps in the narrative. The silence underscores the fear and complexity surrounding the case.

Christie then approaches Monica, Josh's current girlfriend, who reveals that Josh has a history of becoming violent when his sexual advances are declined. However, Monica also declines to testify. This new information deepens Christie’s resolve to pursue justice while complicating the prosecution.

With limited options, Christie reluctantly accepts a plea bargain: she registers as a sex offender and agrees never to work with children again. The bargain is painful, forcing her to sacrifice her career to end the personal and legal ordeal. She hopes this will prevent further harm and allow her life to move forward.

Jenna steps forward and reveals that she was raped by Josh, and that his wealthy parents paid for her admission to Dartmouth to keep her silent. Her revelation reframes the case and strengthens the argument that Josh's violence was a pattern. Christie feels renewed determination to seek justice.

Jenna decides to testify, providing crucial evidence in the case. Josh's credibility is undermined, and Christie's name is cleared. With the truth established, Christie is able to resume teaching and reclaim her career.