The sixth film in The After Universe is a prequel that will center on a teenage Hardin, who is navigating his first love. The events that take place in these formative years shape the bedrock of the troubled but passionate Hardin we meet in the current After films.

After breaking up with his true love, best-selling author Hardin Scott travels to Portugal to find a woman he wronged in the past and to change himself in order to win back the love of his life, Tessa.

The story follows Tessa and Hardin as they navigate the complexities of their relationship, dealing with family tension and secrets, in the backdrop of a teenage romance.

As the truth about their families emerges, Tessa and Hardin realize they are more alike than they thought. Tessa, once a sweet college girl, and Hardin, once a moody boy, navigate the consequences of a hidden secret that threatens their relationship and forces Tessa to withdraw.

After breaking up with her boyfriend, Tessa enters into a complicated relationship with Hardin, a mysterious and brooding rebel. As their relationship becomes more intense, Tessa must confront her own desires and make difficult choices.

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter, and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. When she enters college, her world changes as she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding young man who ignites a passion within her. As Tessa falls deeply in love, she discovers that Hardin has a dark secret that could shatter their relationship.