After

There are moments in our lives that seem to define us.

Moments we keep going back to.

My life before him was so simple and decided.

And now, after him,

there's just...

After.

Tessa!

Okay,

what are we forgetting?

-Hair dryer? -No.

-Flash light. -Mom, it's college.

It's not a survival course.

Towels,

battery charger, phone charger...

I can always drive anything up if you forget it.

Okay, we should get going. We have a long drive ahead.

Okay. Let's do a last-minute room check.

Oh, wait.

-Mom. -Thanks, baby.

-We're on the right floor. -B-22...

B-22...

B-22.

Twenty-two.

Hey.

Hi.

Um...

Steph?

In the flesh.

I'm Tessa.

Hey, it's my new roomie.

This is Tristan.

-Hey. -Hi.

I'm Tessa.

Come in. We're not gonna bite.

Oh, sorry. So, this is my mom, and this is Noah.

-Hello. -Hi.

Full disclosure,

I was pretty bummed to be paired with a freshman,

but then I thought, 'Hello, bright side,'

'I'm gonna be your spirit guide.'

We can get you into all the best places,

even without a fake. No problem.

Mom.

I like your sweater.

Thanks. I got it from The Gap.

Cute.

We're going straight down to the housing office right now

-and requesting a room change. -What are you talking about?

That room reeked of weed.

Can you please not make a scene?

I'm not.

-We have worked too hard for this... -Okay.

And I don't want you to be distracted by anyone.

Mom, this is me that we're talking about.

Can you please just trust me?

It will be fine, I promise.

I promise.

Guys. Wait up.

The house is gonna be so empty without you.

I know. I'll miss you.

Oh, God, I am so proud of you.

Thanks, Mom.

Okay. I love you, my baby.

I'm going. See you later.

Bye.

I got it.

This is the part I've been dreading.

Me too.

I was actually talking about the ride home with your mom.

Mmm. Okay.

How much did I freak your mom out?

Um...

She thinks I'm gonna be a bad influence?

She's just very protective.

It's always only been the two of us.

No. No thanks.

See? Seems like she has nothing to worry about.

Your brother's cute.

Oh, you mean Noah? No, he's my boyfriend.

-Sorry. -No, it's okay.

He's a senior in high school.

That's Tristan. I'm supposed to meet her.

What's with all the old books?

Who brings books to college?

Me. I guess.

The bookish vibe. I like that.

All right, I'm out.

Okay. Bye.

-Hi. -Hey.

Econ 101?

Yeah.

It's locked.

Yeah.

-I already tried it. -Right.

Couple of early birds, huh?

Have fun in there.

Oh.

-Sorry. After you. -After you.

-No, no... -No, no...

-Honestly. I insist. -No, I insist.

-No, honestly... -No, my mother raised me to...

Okay.

-Are you in first year, too? -Yeah.

Are you an econ major?

That's the plan. You?

I'm an English major.

I'm Landon, by the way.

Tessa. Hi.

Hi, nice to meet you.

Good morning. I'm Professor Alexander,

and welcome to Econ 101.

This might be the most important class you take here,

so I expect everyone here

to closely pay attention

and benefit from the 25-year career I had on Wall Street.

Now, let's get started.

Oh.

Uh, excuse me?

Uh, I think that you're in the wrong room.

I'm in the right room.

How did you even get in here?

Okay.

Can you please go out into the hall

so I can get dressed? Don't flatter yourself.

I'm not looking.

You took your time.

There they are. Hey, Tessa.

Hi. Uh...

Can you please ask your boyfriend

to leave so I can get dressed?

Uh... Not my boyfriend.

-What did you say to her? -Nothing.

I've been minding my own business.

Okay, well, whoever he is...

You're going out with us tonight.

Yeah, I don't know.

I'm trying to picture this one at a party.

Just not seeing it.

You're not gonna stay in here forever, right?

Nope.

The Great Gatsby.

It's a good book.

I'd hate to spoil it...

But it was all a dream.

Actually...

It was all a lie.

Hello. Can I get a cappuccino

with almond milk and cinnamon on top?

Sure thing.

I'll have a regular black coffee, please.

-And for you? -Can I have an Americano, please?

No prob.

-Thanks. -You're such a player.

-Now pick it up nicely. -Thank you.

You're picking us all up, right, Zed?

When am I picking you guys up tonight?

I don't know, 8:00?

We're raging tonight!

-Guess what? -Shh.

We're gonna go to a party tonight.

I don't know.

You're going.

Don't you want to have fun?

You shh.

Yeah, of course I do.

-Then grab your shit. -Steph.

Okay.

Let's get ready to party!

What do you think?

What?

It's pretty.

Maybe it's just...

A little too formal?

You said be myself.

You know what?

I love it.

I love it.

This is gonna get crazy.

-Hey! -Hey, what's up?

Chug, chug, chug!

Ooh. Chug, chug, chug.

There's my baby.

Hey, I'm not done.

-Hey, Tessa. -Hi.

I need things to be way less in focus.

Do that again, do it again.

Do it again? I'm dying over here.

Do it. I want to get it on camera.

Hey, guys.

This is my new room-mate, Tessa.

This is everybody.

Nice to meet you.

-My name is Zed. -You've met Hardin.

-That's Molly. -Hey.

Wanna sit down?

Cute dress.

Oh. Yeah,

and that's Jace,

the townie.

What's up?