Ep 12. House Arrest

The show Lincoln Heights revolves around the lives of the Sutton family and their experiences in their neighborhood, Lincoln Heights. The first season comprises 13 episodes, with episode 12 titled "House Arrest." The episode begins with the family dealing with issues concerning the safety of their neighborhood, and the potential threat that one of their neighbors, Mrs. Tedesco, might be in trouble. Meanwhile, Cassie, the daughter of the family, wants to have a house party while the parents are out of town, but Eddie, the father, is reluctant to let her do it.

Mrs. Tedesco, an elderly woman, lives alone in a neighboring house, and Cassie becomes concerned for her safety when she hears shouting from the house. She later informs her brother, Lizzie, about what she heard and learns that their mother, Jenn, is already investigating the situation.

As Jenn and Eddie continue to investigate, they discover that Mrs. Tedesco's grandson, who has a criminal record, was the one who was shouting in the house. Jenn tries to reason with the grandson, but he refuses to leave the house, so Eddie takes matters into his hands and breaks into the house to apprehend him. They convince him to leave the house without any trouble, and Mrs. Tedesco is safe once more.

Meanwhile, Cassie continues to badger her father about the house party. He eventually agrees to let her have it but on the condition that they have it at their house, and the parents would be present. However, things soon go awry when shots are fired at the party, and the police are called in. It is later discovered that the shooter was a gang member who mistakenly went to the wrong house.

As a result of the shooting, Eddie decides to put Cassie on house arrest, much to her displeasure. This decision causes conflict between the family members, but Eddie establishes that he has to protect his family at all costs. Cassie feels embarrassed and ashamed about her situation and becomes restless, but eventually finds solace when she learns that her friends in the neighborhood support her. They even organize a "Free Cassie" rally outside her house, which shows her that she's not alone.

The family continues to deal with the aftermath of the shooting, especially Cassie's reaction to being put on house arrest. They also confront the reality of living in a dangerous neighborhood and having to prioritize their safety over certain luxuries like a house party. Through it all, they learn to rely on each other and the support of their community, proving that even in the toughest times, they can make it through together.

In summary, episode 12 of Lincoln Heights titled "House Arrest" deals with the Sutton family's struggle to protect their loved ones while living in a dangerous neighborhood. From dealing with elderly neighbors to hosting house parties, to putting a daughter on house arrest after a shooting, the episode showcases the family's resilience and their ability to come together during tough times.