After a romantic first meeting in a New York City rainstorm, Sonia and Michael fell in love and decided to quickly marry. But when reality sets in, they realize that their lifestyles, ambitions and parenting styles are not always in sync.

Childhood sweethearts with a history of breaking up and making up have decided they are ready to commit to marriage, but their families worry that past traumas are still clouding their abilities to maintain a healthy and functional relationship.

After a debilitating accident, Oleathia and Terrance fast-tracked their courtship into living together, with Terrance caring for her and her two sons. But six weeks before the wedding, the crisis is over, and the family struggles to find common ground.