The heart of the movie lies in its timing—or lack thereof. Over the next twelve years, Rosie and Alex take turns being "available" while the other is committed:
The pivotal plot point occurs when both are accepted to colleges in Boston—Alex to Harvard Medical School and Rosie to a hospitality management program. They plan to move together. However, on the night of the school formal, Rosie has a one-night stand with the school’s handsome but vapid jock, Greg. She later discovers she is pregnant. love rosie movie summary
Overwhelmed and ashamed, Rosie hides her pregnancy from Alex, letting him move to Boston alone. She gives birth to her daughter, Katie, and stays in Dublin, putting her own dreams on hold. The heart of the movie lies in its timing—or lack thereof