Hardin goes to Lisbon Still reeling from his breakup with Tessa, Hardin heads to from Lisbon, Portugal to find a girl named Natalie (Mimi Keene). We learn that years prior, Hardin recorded him and Natalie sleeping together and the video got out, ruining Natalie's life.

What happens to Natalie in After?

She asked Hardin for help, but he rejected her requests, saying it wasn't his problem. Hardin's mother Trish sent him to live in Washington in the hopes that he would reform. Natalie later went on to marry a man named Elijah and had a child with him, growing into a stronger woman and built a new life for herself.

What is Hardin Scott's secret in After?

He discovered that his biological father is Christian Vance and that Vance's son, Smith, is his biological half-brother. Hardin also formed a friendship with his stepbrother, Landon, who is also Tessa's best friend.

Does Tessa ever sleep with anyone other than Hardin?

Hardin is the only person Tessa has ever had serious sexual relations with. They have broken up and gotten back together over a dozen times throughout the novel series.

What did Hardin write on Tessa's back?

Hardin spelled out, I love you on Tessa's back during their bubble bath together, as she was trying to guess what he was writing. She didn't know what it was and he chose not to tell her the truth and kissed her. Hardin called her, "my Elizabeth Bennet", in his letter to her.

AFTER (BEFORE) MOVIE - Hardin and Natalie

What did Hardin do to betray Tessa in the first movie?

Hardin made a bet with his edgy friends to take Tessa's virginity, which he succeeded in taking. He even saved the bloody sheets from when they did it to show his friends, which is disturbing. In the movie, the dare is taken down several notches, with it instead being for Hardin to make Tessa fall in love with him.

What did Hardin lie about to Tessa?

Hessa: The Bet

Hardin and Tessa started their relationship with a lie. Hardin made a bet with his friends that he would get to sleep with the sweet and innocent Tessa Young.

Is Hardin abusive to Tessa?

Of course all relationships have their ups and downs. Even the most healthy ones do. However, the character Hardin is beyond abuse and exudes toxic traits. He even makes Tessa fearful of him and for her own safety.

Does Tessa get assaulted in After we fell movie?

Dan had it out for Hardin for sleeping with and exploiting his sister. He attempted to sexually assault Tessa after Steph drugged her to get revenge on Hardin. His efforts were thwarted, and no legal charges were pressed against him.

What is Hardin Scott's diagnosis?

Hardin has an obsessional neurosis (not as a pathology, but as clinical structure) and shows the symptom of not accepting to lose anything, that's why he couldn't have a relationship with anyone. It's his fear of losing that makes him Tessa's hostage.

Did Hardin marry Tessa?

Hardin & Tessa are married and have 2 kids. Hardin is a writter and Tessa is a wedding planner.

Why did Hardin take Jamie upstairs?

He takes her upstairs to clean up her wound. Hardin seemingly tipsy apologizes for the way he treated her, he says that he thinks he has changed his mind about dating and tells her he is a mess.

Why did Karen change in After?

Karen was originally portrayed by Jennifer Beals. The role was recast due to scheduling conflicts and Karimah Westbrook was cast in her place.

Does Tessa get in a car accident in the book?

Carol agrees and before Tessa leaves, she says to her mother that she loves her. Two days later while driving to work, Tessa gets into a car accident that knocked her unconscious. She is rushed to the hospital for treatment, but doctors couldn't do anything, so she slipped into a coma.

Why is Tessa not in after everything?

Why is Tessa not in After Everything? To clarify, Tessa is in After Everything but the film is from Hardin's perspective, which explains why Tessa isn't in it as much as the previous four films.

Does Tessa lose her baby in after?

Tessa has a condition called, "cervical insufficiency", meaning that her cervix is shorter than the average woman. Her condition made it difficult for her to get pregnant and carry a child to full-term, which caused her to have a miscarriage.

Does Tessa get drugged?

Steph drugs Tessa's drink and coaxes her into an empty room. There, she confesses that she despises Tessa and that it wasn't Zed who stole Hardin's phone and texted her on his birthday.

Why was Hardin's mom assault?

Ken was absent from Hardin's childhood due to his addictions and busy work schedule. Trish and Ken have a complicated past as their marriage was filled with fights and lack of trust. She was attacked due to Ken's issues with another man at a pub, and Ken left after that night.

What mental illness does Hardin Scott have?

Looking at him from a clinical/psychological viewpoint, I believe he has substance abuse disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

Why are Tessa and Hardin so toxic?

Hardin's Behavior Is Toxic and Abusive

This becomes a recurring issue in their relationship, with Hardin unable to control his jealousy whenever Tessa interacts with another man, convinced they all have ulterior motives and want to sleep with her, even his stepbrother Landon.

Who does Tessa marry in after?

Hardin comes to visit every weekend even though he is now a famous author of the book he wrote about their relationship. At Landon's wedding Hardin proposes and he and Tessa run off to Vegas to get married. After a miscarriage, they have a daughter and a son.

Why is after so cringe?

The film is full of clichés that you have seen in other teenage films before. In addition to the fanfiction of Anna Todd, the film also comes across as a teenage version of Fifty Shades of Gray. This film and book series is also based on a fanfiction, but from the story from the Twlight films and books.

Why does Molly hate Tessa?

Molly at first shows disdain towards Tessa for stealing away Hardin's gaze and attention. In the end, she realizes that Hardin might be falling for her beyond their dare. In a form of retaliation, she show's Tessa the video of him making the bet to make her fall in love.

What did Hardin and Tessa do under the water?

Hardin strips down to his underwear to go swimming with Tessa. She joins him wearing his shirt over her bra and underpants. They circle each other in the water, slowly building up to their first kiss.