Caroline (
Gia Derza)'s fresh step-dad, Frank (
Derrick Pierce), isn't someone she finds easy to get along with. As a seasoned military man, Frank is stern and aloof, and despite Caroline's best efforts, she never seems to satisfy him. He has a multitude of absurd rules, so many that Caroline struggles to keep up with what she's allowed and forbidden to do.
One day, she returns home from an overnight stay at a friend's house, only to be confronted by a furious Frank. She's bewildered, as she's previously been permitted to spend the night at this friend's place. So what's different this time? Frank's revelation that he was unaware this friend was a boy finally brings some clarity, although it leaves Caroline exasperated. Frank's being overly controlling! Keeping up with his rules might be a little easier if he'd just lighten up every now and then.
Frank doesn't take kindly to this, demanding that Caroline shows him the respect he believes he's entitled to. The situation escalates further when he declares she needs to be chastised for her insolence - beginning with a spanking.
Caroline is taken aback and tries to resist, but feels cornered when Frank reminds her that HE is the one providing shelter for her and her mother. If she doesn't wish to be tossed out onto the streets, she WILL behave appropriately and yield to him...