Tiffany and her 8-year-old son, Daniel, travel from their home in Maryland to South Africa, where Tiffany plans to marry Ronald in just a few weeks. She wants him to apply for an American visa, but he doesn't think he'll be approved.
Tiffany and her son arrive in South Africa, and Ronald is ecstatic to see Tiffany and meet Daniel for the first time. His friends throw him a raucous bachelor party that leaves Tiffany feeling hurt and questioning whether she can trust him.
As the wedding approaches, Tiffany's son Daniel expresses doubts about living in South Africa. Ronald has to confront his demons. The couple's wedding day arrives, but Ronald's sobriety is on Tiffany's mind.
Tiffany and Ronald go apartment shopping and worry about safety. They surprise their families with big news, and Ronald's gambling addiction makes it hard for Tiffany to trust him with money.
After revealing news that they're pregnant with their first child together, Tiffany and Ronald visit a hospital maternity ward, and Tiffany makes a difficult decision. She worries about Ronald's recovery as she and Daniel return to the US.
Tiffany travels to South Africa so that Ronald can meet their daughter for the first time. The couple disagrees about where to raise the kids, but they set that issue aside for Carley's baptism. Quarantine is tough on Tiffany as she cares for both kids.