Tessa stares at him in shock and their eyes meet as Zed attempts to calm him down. As she's getting ready, Vance calls Tessa to ask why she isn't at work which causes her to panic as she thought she had the night off. Zed takes her home, but they find Hardin completely drunk and violent. Carol is initially turned away by Steph's nonchalant vaping and Tristan's excitement about getting Tessa into the best parties with a fake ID. He still persists with Tessa pushing him away with her hand. The group plays a game of truth or dare where Tessa is dared to make out with Hardin, though she shuts him down claiming that she is over the stupid game. This back and forth keeps going on for a bit, culminating in a major fight over Zed and Hardin's communication problems. 1 day ago, by Monica Sisavat Molly is offended by the term and shuts it down despite Hardin and Tessa's insistence that she is. Once the excitement dies down, Trevor and Tessa talk about the accident with him telling her that Vance agreed to put her hospital bills on the company policy so she doesn't have to worry about them. Steph quickly invites Tessa out to the party that night but she declines her offer despite the boy's sarcastic comments about her not being the party type. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? He then asks if everything is cool with the thing with her dad, but Tessa is oblivious to this and Noah quickly realizes that he messed up. He asks her not to say the word "too" since it sounds like she's agreeing with him. Later that day, Tessa takes a shower in the dorm. When the group finds out about Tessa's Seattle news, they throw her a going-away party . She watches their heated conversation before he joins her. by Monica Sisavat (Yes, Landon; you go!) Tessa is in the elevator at Vance Publishing when Trevor enters, reversing their first encounter. She throws the ball and misses drastically but finds the game fun, which exasperates Zed, and they find themselves becoming heavily intoxicated as they lose cups. When she returns to the apartment she finds a letter from Hardin explaining everything that happened and why he's leaving for London for good. She then asks Trish how long the nightmares have been going on. Does . She fails miserably at the game but insists on another chance. Finally, they talk about it and get back together. Honestly though, I read the entire series online before the original first book was even finished. She yells at him to put some clothes on so he grabs a tablecloth, wrapping that around his waist. Hero said in a 2020 interview that despite the one-year gaps between filming the first and second movies, they were able to pick up from where they left and work professionally. As he storms off he shouts "fuck you" at her and she returns the sentiment as they walk away from one another, the rest of the party watching them. Her mother paid for her dorm room, admission fees, and even drove her to the university on her first day. She is soft-spoken but isn't afraid to state her opinions when asked, only preferring to stay quiet out of habit and not a lack of thought. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. Eventually, in a moment of weakness, Tessa kisses Zed as they talk about what would've happened if he had won the bet instead of Hardin. He tells her bye and leaves the office. She thanks him then looks at a photo of her and Hardin together, but then puts it away to return to work. But both have changed since they first met, as she is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was when she met Hardin any more than he is the cruel, moody boy she fell so hard for. Hardin is taken aback by this and angrily remarks that she acts so innocent, like she's perfect, even though she isn't. The girls seem to get along and Tessa settles into her dorm by spending the night there alone. She reads the quote which says, "I never wish to be parted from you from this day on" and realizes that he got it for her. This style would reflect more of her color choices during this period in her life; darker blues, various shades of red, and conservative dresses with an open sweater over her shoulders. AFTER WE FELL PLOT SUMMARY: Tessa's alcoholic dad is back in her life, and staying with Tessa and Hardin, much to Hardin's chagrin. They head to the frat house where they are greeted by Steph, who hugs Tessa in the hopes they can leave the past behind them. She bops him on the nose before stumbling off. Trevor and Vance comment on her looking nice, Vance in more of a professional capacity. Trish was hoping Hardin would forget everything but then the nightmares started so she took him to therapists, but to no avail. He leaves abruptly after leaving her confused and annoyed. Tessa is able to punch Molly twice while screaming at her, but Molly tackles her to the ground though Tessa quickly gains the upper-hand. Kimberly returns a few hours to pick Smith up, so Hardin ventures into Tessa's office. She finds a wrapped package on the bedspread with her name on it. AHHH. She offers to go with him since she isn't scared of them anymore. She drives around town looking for him as she worries that something might have happened to him. Steph drugs Tessa's drink and coaxes her into an empty room. He doesn't want to leave her alone, and didn't think she would want to go after what happened, so he isn't going. She realizes their entire relationship was a lie. 18 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas She thanks him for having her and he tucks a hair behind her ear, then instantly apologizes. She tries to keep her distance from Hardin and spends some time with Steph and Jace. Tessa assures her that it's ancient history, just before Ally asks Tessa if she wants to take her place in the next round of beer pong against Steph and Tristan. Tessa initiates a breakup and says she's moving to New York with Hardin's brother, Landon. Still, Hardin surprises Tessa by not acting up. He claims that this one is better anyway, to which she merely smiled at him as she passes by. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. She sits cross-legged on the bed and takes one of Hardin's shirts that he left on the bed, raising it to her face as she cries softly. Seeing this as an inopportune time, Kimberly shows Tessa to her new office which is initially cluttered who multiple boxes and objects. Carol offers sympathy and suggests that Tessa try to fix things with Noah, who is still at soccer practice. He says that we should see them in the future on a beach in Hawaii or somewhere nice and tropical because I think he wants to shoot there. She decides to go despite the pouring down rain and lack of a car. The next morning, Tessa attends English class and enters a bantering match with Hardin over their differing views on Pride and Prejudice. He tells them good job as he walks off, his arm around Kimberly. Back together and committed, everything seems to be looking up for Tessa and Hardin. They shared a dance and had a good night despite the tension between Hardin and his father, Ken Scott. He claims they're boring and he'd rather watch paint dry. She spends the rest of the day cleaning up the apartment and packing the rest of her things, just as the door to the apartment opens and Hardin enters. Tessa is dancing when she finds Hardin coming downstairs, and they decide to leave. But during an afterparty with her office colleagues, she gets drunks and calls Hardin. She is studying in the library when Steph is finally able to convince Tessa to come out with her to another party, this time, at a fraternity house on campus. 21 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas As a character in the movie unwittingly puts it, love is quite often complicated. What happened to Tessa and Hardin at the end of After? Hardin admits to it but quickly tells Tessa that he was trying to make Jamie forgive him, because he wants to be a better person for Tessa. She is surprisingly understanding and though he has more to say, he excuses himself for now and hurries away. 18 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas She comments on her relationship with Hardin and how cool Tessa is with it. She wears a minimal amount of jewelry, usually only a necklace or simple bracelet. After she rejected Hardin, he sensed his friends mocking manners and made a bet that he could make Tessa fall in with him. So, it makes sense that in the movie, they would opt to make Hardin less of a terrible person. "After We Fell" kicks off with Tessa on the cusp of unveiling her exciting news to Hardin about moving to Seattle for a big opportunity with Vance Publishing. Tessa Tess (by Hardin and Landon) Tessie (by Richard) Baby (by Hardin) Gender Female Birthday December 19th, 1994 Occupation Wedding Planner (currently) Student at WCU (transfered out) Student at Seattle University (dropped out) Student at NYU (graduated) Intern at Vance Publishing (formerly) Waitress at Lookout (formerly) Education Tessa is reluctant to leave Hardin but he assures her that it's fine and he'll watch her - he likes to watch. Meanwhile, despite longing to have both work and love, Tessa is unwilling to sacrifice her career, and moves to Seattle to continue working at Vance Publishing. Tessa takes this free time to rekindle her relationship with her mom. They flirt and exchange longing looks before kissing in the water. Noah quickly shouts that Tessa knows and Carol nonchalantly realizes that Tessa is with him, hoping that she didn't interrupt anything. Finished the first book, "After"? He attempts to come onto her but Noah tells him to stop, sensing Tessa's discomfort. She reads a letter he wrote, explaining his past and relents once again. 18 years old. She begins to cry which angers him as she just kissed a guy right in front of him. He wishes her a happy birthday with her saying goodnight before kissing him, and they exchange kisses and goodnights. She is surprised as he's never told anyone that before, becoming emotional. 7. She demands that Tessa end things with Hardin so she can refocus on her studies, but Tessa refuses. This angers Tessa even more, who begins to stalk off when she grabs a roll of bread off a cart and hurls it at him. He helps her into the lake and they proceed to have fun before having a meaningful conversation about life and what they enjoy. He wishes her a happy holidays and a happy birthday, though her birthday isn't until tomorrow. He explains that he didn't want to go without her so his mother just came here. They break up again. 18 years old In the first movie, After, Tessa is 18 years old as she starts her first year of college as a freshman, while Hardin is a year older than her. She replies that she's been trying to find him online but hasn't had any luck so far. She looks to Steph, Zed, and Molly, realizing that they all knew and didn't tell her. But with their future uncertain, things are. He blows it by going to his birthday party instead of spending time with her. Yet, true to the previous novels, the book does end on another . Seeing how Hardin's dad, Chancellor Scott, was able to straighten up his life, Tessa hopes she can help her own dad do the same. Tessa Young is a bright-eyed high school graduate eagerly awaiting her first day at Washington Central University. Hardin sharply tells Molly to shut up but she ignores him and asks if Tessa remembers truth or dare. She eventually caves and visits the fraternity house where Hardin lives, much to his surprise. by Monica Sisavat She spent the day being comforted by Steph before attending classes and ignoring messages from her mother and Hardin. Tessa returns to the dorm where she bonds with Steph, who remarks on Tessa's large book collection. She just wasn't expecting to see him over the holidays so she didn't get him anything. Will Tessa and Hardin get together at the end of the book series? . Tessa goes along with this, and they talk a little more. One night, Tessa is attempting to read when Hardin's phone continues to chime with messages from someone. But have they been able to maintain their bond over the years or not, is a question yet to be answered. The talented actor further divulged how the two had developed a ritual of praising each other in a humorous way whenever they had to perform kissing scenes. But as secrets of the past begin to unravel, there's not much hope for Mr. Young. In a 2019 interview, Hero spoke about his single status and stated, Ive never had, like, a proper relationship. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Thus, even though its disheartening for fans to know that their beloved characters Tessa and Hardin dont exist in reality, it will surely give them some relief to know that Josephine and Heros real-life friendship is intact. During a party, Hardin's jealousy flares up when a tipsy Tessa gets a little too close with Zed. 23 hours ago, by Chandler Plante As Tessa and Landon prepare to leave the classroom, Soto calls Tessa aside. She refuses to accept this and she teases him for not liking fiction novels. They return to the empty apartment where they share a shower whilst giggling, kissing, and accidentally breaking a shower gel cap which Hardin tosses to the side when he realizes he broke it. They begin to talk about other things, laugh, and relax. Hardin grabs her arm to stop her and she turns around while he demands to know what that was all about. After Jem becomes a Silent Brother, Tessa marries Willand has two children during their 60-year-marriage, Lucie and James, both of whom would go on to become the ancestors of the Blackthorn and the Herondale families. While attending Ken's Christmas party she wore a green dress that reached her knees. Tessa is happily oblivious to Molly's outburst upon seeing that Tessa decided to show up. Steph refuses to look at Tessa. She wishes him best of luck in his job and he awkwardly offers to shake her hand, to which she obliges. Molly comes onto Hardin and toys with him despite his annoyance. Especially when she asks Kimberly if they can help her with babysitting Smith instead of returning to the shower. The bitchy banter begins instantly with Molly starting the game of Truth or Dare by asking Tessa if she's a virgin. Tessa and Hardin's relationship has taken several turns and things certainly won't be the same after everything that went down in the sequel. . Aware of what's happening in a room nearby, Molly notifies Hardin, but Zed beats him to the punch and rescues Tessa before things get much, much worse. The group begins to play another game, this time passing a card back and forth using only their lips. Can't wait for the next film adaption to find out what happens now? She jokes that they should stop meeting like this, than asks how his break was. Tessa loves kids so she is happy to participate, though Hardin only agrees due to the birthday promise he made to Tessa. Trish can't believe how pretty Tessa is, even though Hardin told her Tessa was the prettiest girl in the world. He doesn't have any advice to give her much to her humor. Further, she brings Hardin's former friend, Dan, into the room and while filming everything, prompts him to assault Tessa, who is borderline unconscious. You may recognize him as young Tom Riddle from the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. On the other hand, Josephine Langford plays Tessa opposite Hero in the After movie series. Tessa still refuses and Carol angrily leaves. She begins her first day at Vance Publishing, where she has an unfortunate introduction to her new co-worker, Trevor Matthews, who she insults for not holding the elevator for her. Who did Landon marry in after? Hardin and Tessa's relationship is absolutely emotionally abusive, with him manipulating and gaslighting her throughout the entire book. "After Ever Happy" is a 2022 Drama Romance film directed by Castille Landon. I skip your.Hardin Scott: We skip you too.Tessa More youthful: Cannot say "too". Hardin follows her outside and believes he missed her when he sees an Uber leaving. The After movie series is based on the eponymous novels by Anna Todd, which in turn have been adapted from the Wattpad fanfiction stories by the author. Does Tessa get pregnant in any of the After books? Over the next nine days, Tessa looks at photos of them together, re-reads the letter, and remembers the good times they spent together. She impulsively kisses the man, who fades in and out of Hardin's figure. Love, H. It means that whatever she wants to do or go he will oblige with not snide remarks or tantrums. She returns to WCU and moves back into the dorms, though her friendship with Steph doesn't rekindle. She is discharged a few hours later and is escorted home by Trevor. Tessa's phone rings in the midst of the shower and she realizes it's Kimberly and has to take it, which baffles Hardin. When Steph arrives she tells Tessa that the boy isn't her boyfriend but is a friend, but hopes that he didn't make her uncomfortable. Tessa sits with Tristan and Steph, where she is introduced to the rest of their group, including Hardin Scott, the boy she met in her dorm room days earlier. They say goodbye and she returns to her apartment. She then bears witness to the fight that commences between Hardin and Ken, which turns physical when Hardin snaps at his father for not staying after that night. She leaves moments later, much to Tessa's confusion over the seemingly random event. She then agrees reluctantly and Trish hugs her again, promising to make her a homemade birthday cake. Then all hell breaks loose again when Tessa's mother finds out. Vance recommends that Kimberly take Tessa shopping for a dress for that night, to which Kimberly happily obliges. She justifies her actions by not knowing what she was doing the whole night, accidentally mentioning the guy she kissed in the club. Her Uber pulls up and she silently walks away to the car. 2. He gives the car keys to Tessa and asks her to wait in the car. She texts with Noah about her excitement over her first class. It's a clusterf*ck to say the least. Both of them are equally private about their lives; hence, they do not post pictures with each other on social media. She is disgusted by this and shoves the keys at him before leaving the diner. Their relationship is observed from afar by Molly and Zed, who seems uncharacteristically interested in their relationship. Anna Todd. The rest of the day is uneventful as Tessa works on manuscripts. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. She is soon found by Trevor who plans to leave the nightclub, and she wants to join him for fries and ice cream. 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