As Elliott navigates her increasingly complicated relationships with friends and family, she becomes torn between living in the moment and heeding the advice of her older self. The friction between her impulsive youth and the wisdom of her future self causes tension in her relationships and forces her to confront her own fears and insecurities.
As Elliott grapples with the fear of growing up and making decisions that will shape her future, she must also come to terms with her evolving feelings for her best friend, Alex. Encouraged by her older self to take risks and follow her heart, Elliott embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Throughout the summer, Elliott learns valuable lessons about the importance of self-acceptance, forgiveness, and embracing change. As she confronts her own inner demons and faces the challenges that come with adulthood, she begins to understand that growing older is not necessarily a bad thing, and that with age comes wisdom, experience, and a newfound sense of self-confidence.
In the end, Elliott must decide whether to listen to her older self's warnings and play it safe, or to take a leap of faith and embrace the unknown. As she grapples with this decision, she realizes that the most important thing is to be true to herself and to follow her heart, no matter where it may lead.