“I’m not going to beg you to choose me, Logan. If you have to think about it, then I already have my answer.” — Grace Ivers
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Logan suffers from what modern psychologists call "Imposter Syndrome." He is a legacy student whose father expects him to be a CEO, not a hockey player. His constant partying isn't freedom; it's rebellion against a life he never chose. His mistake with Grace is a catalyst. For the first time, Logan realizes he wants to be a man worth loving, rather than the boy everyone expects him to be.
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Months pass. Logan realizes he made a colossal error. He cannot stop thinking about Grace. He finally comes to the realization that his "love" for Hannah was a safety blanket—a way to avoid a real relationship that could actually hurt him.
Her arc is about realizing that wanting a "bad boy" doesn't make her stupid, as long as that bad boy is willing to become good for her .
The climax involves Logan finally confronting his father, admitting his fears, and proving to Grace—through consistent actions—that she is his first choice.
