What Happened to Pryce & Amber-Linn’s Son, Jett? The Tragic Truth Revealed in Stick!

heads up! this discussion delves into spoilers for Stick season 1, episode 3 on Apple TV+. In Stick, Owen Wilson’s character Pryce Cahill, a former golf pro turned coach, is hinted to have a troubled past involving his son. The show doesn’t explicitly explain the fate of Pryce’s child, but we learn that his marriage with Amber-Linn (Judy Greer) disintegrated following his golf career decline, and he carried unresolved pain from both events until meeting Santi. This backstory promises an emotional journey for the show, yet it leaves us curious about the specifics of Pryce’s past.

Just prior to his departure for the initial tournament, Pryce took a moment to revisit old family videos featuring Amber-Linn and their son, Jett. The footage stirred strong emotions within him, though he didn’t explicitly discuss what happened to Jett. Both Mitts (Marc Maron) and Amber-Linn hinted that coaching Santi wouldn’t address Pryce’s issues concerning Jett. Sadly, it appears that Jett faced a heartbreaking destiny before the commencement of Stick, which could potentially make this Apple TV+ series one of Owen Wilson’s most impressive performances.

Stick Reveals That Pryce & Amber-Linn’s Son, Jett, Died At A Young Age

Jett Cahill Seems To Have Died At Age 4, Long Before Stick Begins

The opening episodes of season 1 of Stick seem to hint at the premature demise of the character Jett. Amber-Linn’s statement that Santi wouldn’t “resuscitate” him suggests he has passed away, as does her reference to their son. The home video Pryce watched only went up to Jett’s fourth birthday, and his emotional response implies it was one of the last videos ever made of him. Additionally, Mitts mentioned that Pryce and Amber-Linn had been apart for seven years by the present day, possibly indicating they didn’t divorce until after Jett’s death.

Stick Hints That Jett’s Death Influenced His “Breakdown” At Sawgrass In 2009

Jett’s Death Likely Happened Right Before Sawgrass & The Grief Was Too Much For Pryce To Bear

Reflecting on my perspective, it seems plausible that Jett Cahill’s tragic demise played a role in the turmoil I experienced at the Sawgrass tournament in 2009, as Mitts hinted during our conversation. That fateful day, the intense emotions led me to lash out at my playing partner, Clark Ross, causing a scene that is now etched in golf history.

The chronology aligns with this theory too, considering the vintage quality of the footage showcasing Jett’s childhood, which appears to have been captured on an early 2000s camera. It’s as if his absence left a void in my life that I struggled to fill, ultimately affecting my personal relationships and even bringing my golf career to a halt.

Pryce’s emotional collapse at the Sawgrass tournament marked a significant turning point in his golf career, as it’s evident he deeply cherished being a professional golfer. The immense stress and sorrow from Jett’s passing might have triggered this outburst. It seems that Pryce was battling with the grief of losing Jett, and perhaps his poor shot into the lake was the final blow. Ross’ comments to Pryce could have ignited their argument.

Santi Is Essentially Becoming Pryce’s Surrogate Son In Stick

Stick Is Clearly Leaning Into The Found Family Trope With Santi & Pryce

It appears that Stick is creating an opportunity for both Pryce and Santi to heal from past relationship hurts related to Jett’s death and Santi’s estranged father, respectively. This situation could serve as a mutual healing process for them, as Stick seems to be setting up a context where Santi and Pryce can assist each other in mending their old emotional scars.

Pryce may find himself in a position to guide and act as a father figure once more, while Santi might have another chance to find a supportive male figure in his life.

Stick Release Schedule
Episode Title	Release Date
Pilot	June 4
Grossweiner’s Law	June 4
Daddy Issues	June 4
Zero Sum Game	June 11
The Birdie Machine	June 18
RV Shangri-La	June 25
Dreams Never Remembered	July 2
Clark the Mark	July 9
Showtime	July 16
Déjà vu All Over Again	July 23

In the story of “Stick”, the characters form a new family bond. Pryce, Santi, Elena, and Mitts are learning to coexist, understand each other, and grow to love one another amidst their individual issues. Elena can learn to trust others more, especially Santi, Mitts can find solace in moving forward after his wife’s passing, Pryce can experience the joy of fatherhood once more, and Santi can discover the warmth of having a father again. Although Jett will not return in “Stick”, Santi can help Pryce cope with the loss of his son.

In the series, it appears that Pryce and Santi, respectively, have experienced deep losses – one losing a son and the other feeling abandoned by his father. Their paths seem destined to intertwine as they each grapple with their respective traumas, offering mutual support and healing.

2025-06-04 20:49