Endless Love

Fifteen-year-old Jade Butterfield meets seventeen-year-old David Axelrod for the first time, thanks to her older brother Keith. This introduction sparks a passionate romance that develops quickly amidst the backdrop of their suburban Chicago neighborhood.

Jade's liberal family fosters an open household that allows her and David to explore their relationship without restrictions. Their intense romance culminates in intimate moments within Jade's bedroom, further entwining their lives.

One night, Jade's mother Ann sneaks downstairs and witnesses Jade and David in a vulnerable moment by the fireplace. Instead of intervening, she starts to live through their experiences, while Jade's father Hugh grows increasingly uneasy about their relationship.

Jade's nightly escapades with David begin affecting her school performance and sleep. After a failed attempt to steal sleeping pills from her father, Hugh decides enough is enough and prohibits David from seeing Jade for the next thirty days.

Back at school, David's friend Billy recounts a traumatic childhood experience about starting a fire. Inspired by the story, David impulsively sets fire to the Butterfields' front porch during a party, leading to disastrous consequences.

David's brief absence allows the flames to spread uncontrollably, resulting in the Butterfields' entire home being engulfed in fire. He rushes back and helps evacuate the family, but is subsequently arrested for his reckless actions.

Following a trial, David faces conviction for second-degree arson. He receives a sentence of five years' probation and is confined to a mental hospital for evaluation, ordered to stay away from Jade and her family.

While in the mental hospital, David writes daily letters to Jade, which go unsent due to the court-ordered no contact. He struggles with his emotions, knowing he cannot reach out to her, but remains unwavering in his feelings.

After losing their home, the Butterfields relocate from Chicago to Manhattan, where Ann and Hugh begin divorce proceedings. The move signifies a drastic change in the family's dynamic, and Jade is left to navigate her feelings alone.

Upon learning Jade's new address in Burlington, David plans to reconnect with her, despite his probation restrictions. He is spotted by Jade's father Hugh, which leads to a fatal accident as Hugh attempts to confront David.

In a tragic turn of events, Hugh is killed when he is struck by a car while chasing David. This devastating incident creates tension between Jade and David, ultimately complicating their already tumultuous relationship.

Jade visits David to say goodbye and is pulled back by him as he confesses his feelings. Their moment of passion is interrupted by Keith, leading to a confrontation that forces Jade to confront the reality of David’s involvement in her father's death.

Tensions escalate when Keith accuses David of causing their father's death. In a fit of rage, David tries to reach Jade but is arrested by the police for violating his probation amidst the chaos of the confrontation.

After his arrest, David is sentenced to five years in state prison. This new conviction marks another heartbreak, as both he and Jade grapple with the reality of their forced separation and the circumstances surrounding it.

At his father's lakeside funeral, Jade expresses her unwavering love for David to her mother Ann. In the poignant closing scene, David watches Jade approach him through the bars of his prison cell, symbolizing their enduring bond despite the challenges they face.