the players 1

HE is an alcoholic. SHE is a pot-head. HER SON is a delinquent falling through the cracks. We meet HIS DAD in prison, nearing the parole hearing that goes in his favor. His dad owes a debt to an ASSOCIATE. Add COACH, SCOUT, GIRLFRIEND. 

opening scene 1

INT. APARTMENT KITCHENETTE - SUNRISE

RAINING, Portland skyline, BILL, 50-ish, enters, beer from  fridge, sits at table, drinks.  

bare basics 1

He inherits the place in the desert, thusly meeting her and her son. Add a game of catch and son's dad's arrival on the scene. Add coach, scout, girlfriend.