The Wrong Track

Dawn is a 25-year-old aspiring artist living in a small Texas town with her sisters and guardian Birdie. She is thrilled to be accepted to an art school in Paris but lacks the funds to cover two years after paying Birdie's medical expenses. Facing a looming deadline, she contemplates using a reality show appearance to fund her studies.

Dawn's sister Emily talks her into auditioning for The Honeypot, arguing the appearance fee could pay for her studies. Dawn is hesitant but agrees to give it a try. The idea sets the plan in motion for the upcoming season.

During the audition, Dawn is cast for the upcoming season of The Honeypot. The producers reveal the twist: the show will be set in Paris, Texas, not Paris, France. The prospect of travel and money wins Dawn's curiosity while she wrestles with the right choice.

On the plane with the other contestants, Dawn and the group discover the season's twist—it's filmed at Silver Spur Ranch in Paris, Texas. The disappointing joke becomes the reality that they will compete in a rural, Texas town rather than a glamorous European city. The moment plants the conflict between Dawn's dreams and the show's premise.

Arriving at Silver Spur Ranch, Dawn runs into Trey McAllen III, the immaculately dressed cowboy she met earlier, in a dusty barn. Their on-screen chemistry is immediate but complicated, hinting at a forbidden romance within the competition. The ranch setting makes their connection feel intimate and risky.

Dawn asks to be removed from the competition, hoping to end the experience. Producer Rachel reminds her of the contract and the fact she won't be paid if she quits. Dawn weighs the cost of her integrity against the prize and romance.

Dawn learns from Jasmine that contestants can earn extra money by dating Trey, which intensifies her drive to stay in the game. She debates how far she will go to secure funds for Paris. The revelation blurs the line between competition and personal feeling.

Dawn wins the axe-throw challenge and cooks with Trey on their date, solidifying on-camera chemistry. The two begin to blur the lines between competition and romance as viewers watch. Dawn's mounting ambition vies with her growing affection for Trey.

During the obstacle course, the ranch's horses break free, forcing Dawn to help corral them and bond with Trey in a crisis. The scare brings them closer as they work together under pressure. This moment deepens trust beyond the competition.

That night, Dawn and Trey sneak away from the cameras for a private day together, enjoying freedom from the show's gaze. They share a guarded but intimate encounter, testing how far their relationship can go before the cameras return. The stolen time intensifies the stakes of the relationship.

Trey visits Dawn's home, meets her family, and sees her metal sculptures, grounding their romance in her real life and work. The visit highlights Dawn's ties to family and art, and shows Trey a side of her beyond the show. The growing tenderness is tempered by concerns about the future.

Lexi provokes Dawn by proving her motive is Paris study rather than love, and Trey eliminates Dawn from the competition, delivering heartbreak. The outcome forces Dawn to confront her goals and pursue her art in Paris regardless of the loss. The event marks a turning point toward personal growth.

Dawn begins art studies in Paris, France, but producer Rachel tracks her down to urge her to reveal her true feelings to Trey. The push forces a confrontation across borders, bridging the show's reality with real emotion. The tension adds a new layer to the looming final.

Dawn arrives at the final location wearing a gown, while Lexi and Jasmine are kept away. Trey realizes her sincerity when she reveals she forfeited all earnings to see him again. The on-camera confession leads to a formal reconciliation and renewed connection.

Facing the opportunity to win the $250,000 Honeypot, Dawn chooses to take the money and kisses Trey on camera, signaling their commitment. The credits show the couple making it work in France as she studies there. The ending blends sacrifice, money, and romance.