6 Years

Melanie Clark and Daniel Mercer begin their passionate romance, characterized by youthful exuberance and intimacy. Their relationship is initially vibrant, filled with joy and the thrill of finding love in each other.

An exhilarating night at a house party marks a turning point for Melanie and Daniel. Following the party, Melanie shows up uninvited at Daniel's doorstep, where he reprimands her, intensifying the tensions building between them.

During a confrontation at Daniel's home, an altercation occurs, resulting in Daniel sustaining a serious head injury. He chooses to downplay the injury to protect Melanie from the repercussions of their intense encounter.

As Daniel begins his internship at Topo Records, he faces scrutiny from his colleague Amanda, who notices signs of his head injury. Meanwhile, Melanie starts her journey as a teaching assistant, navigating her own professional challenges.

During a girls' night in, Melanie's friends discuss ways to keep their relationships alive, revealing the pressures and expectations surrounding romance. These discussions highlight the fragility of Melanie and Daniel's relationship.

Over lunch, Daniel's mother Joanne reveals that she and Daniel's father are willing to cover his rent if he moves to New York for a job opportunity. This revelation heightens the already existing strain in Daniel and Melanie's relationship.

At a vibrant pool party hosted by Mark, Daniel impulsively kisses Amanda. He attempts to justify the kiss as simply platonic, but the underlying tension between him and Melanie is palpable and increasing.

When Melanie borrows Daniel's phone and discovers text messages from Amanda about their kiss, it shatters the fragile stability of their relationship. The ensuing emotional fallout leads to a physical struggle between them.

As tensions escalate during their physical struggle, law enforcement arrives at the scene. Unwilling to explain her side, Melanie's silence leads to Daniel's arrest, further complicating their tumultuous relationship.

After his release, Daniel receives a job offer at Topo Records' new office in Brooklyn, which leads to a brief celebration with Amanda. However, Daniel's heartache over his relationship with Melanie looms over the celebration.

While attending a party, Melanie encounters Will, who later makes an unwelcome advance on her after a night of drinking. She instinctively defends herself, but the situation leaves her shaken and vulnerable.

Melanie seeks solace by reaching out to Daniel, sharing her distress after the incident with Will. They attempt to support each other while packing up her childhood home, revealing shared emotions and past grievances.

During a heartfelt conversation, Daniel's mother encourages him to seize the New York job opportunity. This conversation intensifies Melanie's feelings of neglect, as she feels Daniel is prioritizing his future over their relationship.

After a night with Amanda, Daniel is confronted by Melanie, who is eager to reconcile. Their encounter escalates into a fierce conflict with Amanda, testing the limits of their emotional endurance.

Both Melanie and Daniel find themselves at the hospital, reconciling the fragility of their relationship. In the aftermath, they confront the realization that love alone may not be enough to sustain them, leading to an emotional and heart-wrenching conclusion.