Sweet Temptation is a 1996 made-for-television drama film written by Joyce Eliason, directed by Ron Lagomarsino, and starring Beverly D'Angelo, Jenny Lewis, and Rob Estes.
She owns and operates an Italian catering company entitled Boccone Dolce (Sweet Mouthful).
Jade makes the daily runs to local cafés in the area, one of which belongs to her mother's live-in boyfriend Billy Stone.
Billy proposes marriage to Jesse though she declines favoring her sense of freedom and waiting for the situation to be right for Jade.
But not before an intoxicated Jesse stumbles into her bedroom informing her that it's fun to be in love and advises Jade that she should meet more people in order to experience having a boyfriend of her own.
After Jade quits her job, Billy allows her to work in the stockroom of his café where he apologizes for taking advantage of her and offers a cash bribe if it means not telling her mother.
The following morning, Jade visits her father Les and informs him of the sexual encounter with Billy though she doesn't disclose his identity or what his relation is to her.
Jade emphasizes that she refuses to press charges due to the fact he has two children (from his previous marriage) whom he cares for.
When Jade decides to permanently reside with her father, Jesse breaks down crying and comes to the belief she is a horrible mother.
Jesse continues to walk along the shore of the beach with Otis before she turns to stare at the blue expanse hoping for a brighter future and a new beginning.