Zora (Sanaa Lathan) and Franklin (Wesley Snipes) have a relationship that burns fast, driven by passion from the start. They jump in before they really know about each other's baggage, which leads to a turbulent relationship. After the passion dies down, the couple is left to face their issues head-on. This love story isn't told in a traditional fairy tale way — it depicts a realistic approach to struggle, commitment, and love.