Maybe This Time

At forty two, Allie Bergner is tired, tired of giving, tired of dating, and tired of pretending she's okay. A preschool teacher by day and full-time single mom by night, her world revolves around her 18 year old son, Leo, who still lives at home, glued to his computer, snacking through the hours while she handles everything else. Parenting feels like a solo act, even with her ex is in the picture is a charming, unfocused man who's more buddy than father.

Allie's own needs have quietly disappeared beneath schedules, sticky paint stained dresses, and the relentless hum of obligation. And now, as her friends pair off and her mother sends her texts like "I know a nice Jewish man for you", Allie can't help but wonder when is it her turn?

Then, in a moment of late-night loneliness and one final swipe before deleting her online dating app, Allie sees a familiar face. Jack Weston. Her first love. Her almost. The one who got away with her heart all those years ago.

What begins as a cautious reconnection unearths old memories, unresolved wounds, and new truths about who they've become. Jack is back in town, older, softer, divorced. The spark is still there. But so are the questions. Can love work the second time around? And can Allie find it without losing herself again?