The plot centers around the positive and negative experiences of a romantic relationship between a young couple named Tessa and Hardin.

[3] Tessa prides herself as an accomplished dedicated student and responsible daughter, and has always been a loyal girlfriend to her high school boyfriend.

[4][5] Following a passionate start to their relationship, Tessa and Hardin have experienced tumultuous differences, and an on-off series of courtships.

Despite this the pair repeatedly return to each other, believing that their love has helped them to find a pathway to building a lasting relationship.

Their time together has balanced each of their strengths and weaknesses; Tessa is no longer the simple good girl and Hardin has overcome his cruel rigid exterior.

[3][14] In June of the same year, the filmmaker stated that she would continue work on the film series after first completing principal photography on an original script centered around a MMA love story.

Hardin and Tessa will feature into the plot, though as supporting characters as the parents of Emery and Auden; while Tiffin and Langford will not reprise the respective roles.

Though the story will have less source material than the previous adaptations the filmmaker stated that it will "stay truthful" to past installments.