Jackson comes to a realization regarding his relationship with April. This story takes place during season 12, beginning 3 months before the birth of Harriet Kepner-Avery.

April is 18 years old and lives on a farm with her family. Her life is simple and predictable until Jackson Avery shows up, sent to the farm by his mother to straighten up for a summer. For three months, April is responsible for him, and he makes her question everything she's ever known. Everything changes when Jackson arrives, and nothing will be the same once he leaves.

Jackson and April were secret high school sweethearts. They planned a beautiful future together until April got pregnant and left town for the greater good. Now, the son Jackson never knew is six years old. April created a life for her child that she is proud of. Everything is going smoothly until famous football player Jackson finds his way back into their lives.