A disturbing car accident scene is shown. There isn't any blood, but we see the victim's folders and school papers strewn across the lawn, and the paramedics rushing in to help.
There are some intense scenes as one of the main character begins her long recovery after being in a car accident.
The tube that helps Brooke breathe accidentally disconnects while she is sleeping in the middle of the night. She wakes up to a loud buzzing noise and is unable to breathe. Two nurses rush in to help her. They have a hard time finding the connection, but after about 30 seconds, they finally get it, and she's okay. By then, though, Brooke is visibly upset, with tears streaming down her face.
Some references are made to pressure sores that Brooke gets on her bottom when she doesn't switch positions in bed every few hours, or when she doesn't eat properly.
A young teenager's potential battle with anorexia is discussed.