School's out and Alex is home, but things aren't going as smoothly as he hoped. Jared is hesitant about advancing their relationship and fixated on the fact that Alex's mother doesn't know he's gay. When she discovers the truth, her extreme reaction drives Alex back to school early. Jared is stunned. Motivated by his need to protect Alex, Jared begins to question the wisdom of their planning a future together. How will their love flourish when every circumstance makes it seem predestined to fail?