Part one of the movie begins on December 3, 1972 with Kenneth Parnell standing with his friend, Murph and they are passing out flyers but then start discussing about how Parnell wants a kid. He suddenly goes into a toy store and starts buying lots of toys. The movie then turns its' attention to Kay Stayner, Steven's mother, who is buying Christmas gifts for her 5 children, including Steven. At home, Steven was the troubled child who got into messes and always got yelled at. Kay doesn't know what to do with him.
On the dreadful day, December 4, 1972, Steven is walking home from school and gets distracted by Murph who then gets Steven into the car that Parnell is driving. They make up an excuse of wanting donations from his mother for their church but end up driving farther out of town than where Steven's house is. The first night away from home was very scary for Steven. He kept saying he wanted to go home. Parnell told him lies about how his parents' didn't want him anymore. Steven was upset but actually believed him. He didn't have any other choice but to stay with Parnell.
Parnell changed Steven's name to Dennis Parnell, dyed his hair and told him never to say anything to anyone. Being with Parnell changed Steven's life. He started smoking and drinking. Unfortunately, Steven also had to endure sexual abuse by Parnell. Seven years have passed and the movie now shows Steven at fourteen years old and still with Parnell. Where else would he go? He thought he didn't have any other family. Parnell actually went ahead and kidnapped another child, Timmy. When Steven found out, he decided to finally leave and take Timmy back home. The authorities found out who Steven was. After waiting for so long, Steven's parents got their son back. Steven was reunited with his family.
To be continued.....
Lizzy =)
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