Synopsis

It’s 2021 in Atlanta and 29-year-old Claire Villeneuve has made it. She landed her dream job at a creative agency in town three years ago and has made a name for herself in the industry. She maintains a strong and close relationship with her family, which she feels fortunate to have. She came out in college at Emory University, and started HRT and socially transitioning. She worked and saved to fund her GRS. 

Unfortunately, after her Previous dating experiences after coming out socially, but not medically transitioned, it turned her off of looking for a relationship.

Dave Norfolk has a steady career in developing and selling commercial real estate and fresh out of a long term relationship. He maintains a close relationship with his sister, while still seeking the approval of his father. 

Claire and Dave meet, by chance, after Claire signs up for a dance class. She happens to sign up for a class where Sydney, Dave’s sister, has brought her wedding party to learn a dance to perform at the wedding. In the intro class, Christy teams Dave and Claire up, only for Dave to participate unenthusiastically after being partnered. Claire leaves the class early, castigating herself for putting herself in this position. 

Dave runs after her to apologize, and to pitch that the two of them learn to dance together as amends for his boorish behavior. Claire agrees, reluctantly.

As the two learn to dance together, Sydney suggests that Dave invite Claire to the wedding as his partner, after one of her bridesmaids drops out. 

Claire and Dave dazzle at the wedding and almost manage to outshine the bride and groom. After their dance, claire realizes their journey has come to an end. Dave suggests they take more classes, including The Waltz Claire has dreamed of learning. 

The relationship between the two continues to develop, and one night at class, Claire asks dave to return the favor and accompany her to an award dinner. Dave asks Claire to dinner with her sister Sydney and her husband. The two agree to each other’s requests. At the dinner with Sydney, it suddenly dawns on the two that they’re on a date, and claire suggests a toast to just friends. Hurt, Dave hides his feelings for the rest of dinner but asks Claire afterward on a walk. She tells him she’s afraid of getting hurt, and if they’re just labeled friends it’s easier to call it that. The two agree to “just friends,” even though claire is already falling hard.

A night out after dancing and the two run into Dave’s co-workers. Claire excuses herself so Dave can catch up and celebrate their win on a big account. Dave’s co-worker asks what is dave doing, and reminds Dave of the world they live in.

At the next dance class, Claire asks Dave out for drinks, only for Dave to disclose he has a date. Hurt, Claire leaves. Dave chases her down, only for the two to confront each other. Claire asks Dave to leave her alone so it hurts less.

Fast forward three years into the future and Claire is getting ready to leave just as Andrea did in the beginning. She’s engaged to the bartender, Justin, and the two are in the midst of planning their wedding when Dave and Claire pass each other on the street. Dave calls Claire at her office, only for Claire to ice Dave out. Dave sends Claire a package, with the Beauty and the Beast DVD and asks her to perform the waltz he promised her. Claire meets Dave in the ballroom, he in court attire and she in a ballgown, and the two dance to “Beauty and the Beast.” They reminisce, and dave asks if it’s too late. Claire doesn’t answer, and the two end on a kiss.