Gabi, 28, a venture capital analyst who comes from a hard-working affluent African American family, navigates through the anxiety of opening her heart to love while fighting at the same time to protect herself from hurt. Old wounds from an abusive relationship aren't making things any easier and threaten Gabi's chance at happiness.

Jake, 34, an architect from a white family with generational wealth "old money", convinces Gabi to continue their budding romance once they're back in Texas. Not willing to be deterred by a long-distance relationship, he commits to do whatever it takes.

Will Gabi get out of her own way and give love a try? Can Gabi learn to live outside of the bubble they created on the cruise and give a relationship with Jake a chance?