As CJ and Marcella navigate their senior year of high school, they find that their love for each other is put to the test. Marcella's devout religious beliefs clash with CJ's more casual approach to faith, causing tension and disagreements between them. Meanwhile, CJ's father is pressuring him to pursue a lucrative career path, causing CJ to second-guess his own dreams.
Just when they think things couldn't get more complicated, Marcella discovers a shocking family secret that threatens to tear them apart. As they struggle to stay together, they must also navigate the challenges of college applications and potentially leaving each other behind as they pursue their own futures.
Despite the obstacles in their path, CJ and Marcella remain determined to hold onto their love. Through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and difficult conversations, they learn that love is not always easy, but it is worth fighting for.