Navigating a terminal illness is understandably the hardest thing a person may have to do in life. Of course, we all have a finite amount of time on earth, but learning you only have one year to live is another story. Initially after learning his diagnosis, we see Zach pull away from his girlfriend, Amy (Madison Iseman), by ending the relationship. Although they get back together later in the movie, Zach breaks down when they are alone together, eventually recklessly driving away from her house yelling and crying.
Zach's seemingly random outburst may prompt parents to start a discussion about how we react to bad news. It might be helpful to explain that sometimes people have delayed reactions to devastating things because they need more time to process how they feel. Additionally, it may be worthwhile to reinforce that it's OK not to be OK, and that teens should always reach out for support when they need it.