Despite his efforts to reform himself , Gilmore begins to fight , steal items from stores , and abuse alcohol and drugs .
Gilmore meets and becomes romantically involved with Nicole Baker , a 19 - year - old separated woman with two young children .
Despite Gilmore 's efforts to reform himself , Gilmore begins to fight , steal items from stores , and abuse alcohol and drugs .
Gilmore meets and becomes romantically involved with Nicole Baker , a 19 - year - old separated woman with two young children .