One Fresh Batch of Lemonade, Part 1

Episode Details
Deke Larson, Jr (Ken Olandt) is a young man who seems to be destined for a life in professional baseball. A star high school player, Deke is scouted by talent agents for the big leagues, much to the delight of his father, Deke, Sr (Jim Haynie). But Deke Jr. is also a typical teen who shows off for his friends and his girlfriend. While riding a motorcycle, Deke Jr. is involved in a tragic accident by crossing the center line and ramming into a truck driven by another young man named Richie (Bart Conner). The accident causes Deke Jr. to lose both of his legs and creates anger within himself and his father. Jonathan and Mark squeeze their way into the hospital as physical therapists where Deke Jr. is staying. Jonathan works with Deke Jr. on trying to get the young man interested in something other than feeling sorry for himself. Jonathan puts him into therapy next to Scotty Wilson (James Troesch), a quadriplegic who is working hard to become a lawyer. Scotty shows him that not all of life is bad when one has difficulties. Jonathan also talks to Richie's father and convinces the man to allow his son, a gymnast who feels guilty despite the accident not being his fault, to help Deke Jr. out with a new sport that will become an outlet for the young man. Victor discovers that Deke Sr. and his wife have separated and Deke Sr. has taken to drinking to drown his sorrows and guilt over buying his son that motorcycle. A side plot involves a nerdy girl, Eleanor (Samantha Paris) who thinks Deke Jr. is just the coolest tries to get him interested in studies (and studying her). She finally breaks through his shell and the two start spending time together.