The Boy Next Door

Claire Peterson discovers her husband Garrett's affair with his secretary, leading her to contemplate ending their marriage. This discovery marks the beginning of a deeply emotional journey filled with turmoil for Claire and her family.

After Claire confronts him about his infidelity, Garrett moves out of their home, causing a rift in the family. Their son Kevin feels conflicted and torn, caught between his parents' escalating issues.

In her despair, Claire turns to her best friend Vicky Lansing for support. Vicky encourages her to go through with the divorce, emphasizing the importance of taking control of her life.

On the day of Kevin's birthday, Garrett shows up uninvited for dinner and suggests a fishing trip to San Francisco, the city tied to his affair. Stressed by her husband's betrayal, Claire allows Kevin to go but feels deeply hurt by the situation.

While preparing for the day, Claire struggles with a malfunctioning garage door, prompting the assistance of her neighbor's nephew, Noah Sandborn. Their interaction reveals Noah's tragic background and establishes a budding connection between him and Kevin.

Encouraged by Noah, Kevin finally gathers the courage to speak to his crush, Allie, during a trip to the hardware store. However, their fun outing turns hostile when local bullies confront them, and Noah steps in to defend Kevin.

As Noah spends more time with Kevin, Claire begins to notice his positive influence on her son. Noah’s interest in classic literature especially resonates with Claire, fostering admiration and attraction towards him.

After a series of emotional interactions, Claire and Noah share a passionate night together. The next morning, Claire is left grappling with the ramifications of her choices, realizing the complexity of her feelings.

As Kevin and Garrett go on their trip, Noah begins to manipulate situations to get closer to Claire, raising suspicions and creating discomfort in her life. The situation escalates further when inappropriate messages are discovered.

Claire's attempts to cut ties with Noah fail as she realizes he has become dangerously obsessed with her and her family. This culminates in a tense confrontation, forcing Claire to confront the reality of their relationship.

During a climactic encounter, Claire confronts Noah amidst escalating chaos and danger. In a fiery barn, Claire declares to Noah, 'You're no hero,' signaling her determination to protect her family from his menacing rage.

In the aftermath of the harrowing events, Claire and Kevin come to terms with their experiences and begin the healing process. They provide support to Garrett and resolve to move forward together as a family.