Andrew, a gifted student, is pressured to skip grades and start 11th grade while his friend Mia is in 9th. He’s frustrated about the SAT scheduled on the same day as Mia's birthday party. To avoid the test, Andrew fabricates a lie about a family emergency. This deception leads to misunderstandings with his teacher and family. Eventually, Andrew is confronted about the lie, prompting discussions about honesty and expectations. The story concludes with his grandparents realizing the importance of letting kids enjoy their youth, and the kids celebrating their friendship together.