Jeff Preston is a friend of Declan's and a student at Beachwood High School. His party before school starts is considered a "rite of passage" for high school, which means that Josh can go, along with Lori and Kyle. Nicole was about to tell Kyle not to go, but Stephen tells them to have a good time before she can say anything. He wants Kyle to experience life like Lori and Josh, even if it means making some mistakes, knowing they are there for them when they need it.