Before We Go

Brooke Dalton rushes through Grand Central Terminal, frantically trying to catch a departing train. In her haste, her phone slips from her hand, and she narrowly misses the train, creating the first setback of her day.

While reeling from the missed train, Brooke returns to the lobby where Nick Vaughan finds her broken phone and approaches her with kindness. Although he offers to help, she declines, leaving him with a bittersweet feeling as she disappears into the crowd.

Outside the terminal, Brooke confides in Nick about her recent troubles with a robbery that has left her stranded. Moved by her situation, Nick offers to pay for a cab to Boston, only to discover that his cards are useless, causing frustration.

Nick attempts to borrow money from a friend but is thwarted by his dead phone. Despite his setbacks, he decides to help Brooke find her stolen purse, setting them on a journey through the city and bonding over their mutual struggles.

Nick and Brooke investigate a notorious sweatshop rumored to deal in stolen goods, showcasing the city’s darker underbelly. Their determination to find Brooke's stolen belongings strengthens their newfound alliance.

After locating her purse, Nick invites Brooke to accompany him to a friend's wedding reception, aiming to help her secure funds for her return trip home. During their journey, they share their reasons for being in the city, deepening their connection.

At a local venue, Nick and Brooke have a spontaneous performance that serves as a brief escape from their worries. However, their celebration is short-lived as they confront financial limitations that hinder Brooke's trip to Boston.

Brooke borrows a phone to reach a friend and retrieve an important letter she wrote for her husband, reflecting her struggles in their marriage. This letter represents a turning point in her emotional journey.

As they navigate through emotions, Brooke proposes to pretend to be Nick's girlfriend at the wedding to confuse his ex, Hannah. This leads to an emotional reunion where Nick learns unexpected news about his past relationship.

Nick and Brooke stumble upon a psychic shop, where they have a profound conversation with an eccentric medium. The psychic's insights resonate deeply with Brooke, hinting at her ability to move forward into a new beginning.

Brooke reveals her painful discovery of her husband's infidelity through digital clues. This confession opens the door to a deeper conversation about trust, betrayal, and emotional healing between her and Nick.

While at a diner, Nick comforts Brooke as she reflects on her marital troubles. They discuss the implications of her letter and the uncertainty surrounding her husband's understanding of her emotions.

The night culminates in an intimate moment in Nick's friend's hotel room where their shared vulnerabilities lead to creative expression on the room’s walls. This experience deepens their bond and opens up possibilities for their future.

As dawn breaks, Nick and Brooke make their way back to the train station, sharing a heartfelt goodbye. Nick uses a nearby phone booth to deliver a prophetic message about their connection, ensuring she remembers him.

Before parting, Brooke discovers a hotel guest services sheet that holds an understated message. The revelation ignites a sense of hope and curiosity about her future as she embraces the possibilities it may bring.