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finds a doctor who sells phony prescriptions. But suddenly the doctor is arrested. Fish realizes he needs to tell the truth. But will that cost him his friends?
 
RECRUITED

Kadeem is a star quarterback for Southside High. He is thrilled when college scouts seek him out. One recruiter even introduces him to a college cheerleader and gives him money to have a good time. But then officials start to investigate illegal recruiting. Will Kadeem decide to help their investigation, even though it means the end of the good times? What will it do to his chances of playing in college?
 
BENITO RUNS

Benito’s father had been in Iraq for over a year. When he returns, Benito’s family life is not the same. Dad suffers from PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—and yells constantly. Benito can’t handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad—through good times and bad?
 
PLAN B

Lucy has her life planned: She’ll graduate and join her boyfriend at college in Austin. She’ll become a Spanish teacher, and of course they’ll get married. So there’s no reason to wait, right? They try to be careful, but Lucy gets pregnant. Lucy’s plan is gone. How will she make the most difficult decision of her life?
 
BEATEN

Keah’s a cheerleader and Ty’s a football star, so they seem like the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty is beginning to scare Keah with his anger. Then after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Keah repeatedly. Ty is arrested for assault, but Keah still secretly meets up with Ty. How can Keah be with someone she’s afraid of? What’s worse—flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry or being alone?
 
SHATTERED STAR

Cassie is the best singer at Southside and dreams of being famous. She skips school to try out for a national talent competition. But her hopes sink when she sees the line. Then a talent agent shows up, and Cassie is flattered to hear she has “the look” he wants. Soon she is lying and missing rehearsal to meet with him. And he’s asking her for more each time. How far will Cassie go for her shot at fame?