Hannah and Jeremy’s Dangerous Romance
The Sun is Also a StarHannah’s long-held fantasy of love becomes mutual when Jeremy reciprocates, but their choice harms his family and derails Natasha’s legal rescue.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
The Minor Character

A Life at the Edges
Hannah’s Self-Image
Hannah thinks of herself as a secondary character, not the heroine of her own story.
Jeremy as Destiny
Working for Jeremy leads her to imagine him as the love who might change her life.
Jeremy’s Admission

A Decision Inside
A Near Accident
Donald Christiansen hits Jeremy while driving in grief and under the influence of alcohol.
Love Acknowledged
The accident forces Jeremy to confront his feelings for Hannah and the costs of acting on them.
The Office Reassurance

Hope Offered
Hannah’s Confidence
Hannah tells Natasha that Jeremy is an excellent lawyer and that she believes the case may succeed.
Personal Excitement
She is visibly relieved when Jeremy calls, revealing that their connection has become more than professional.
The Hotel Decision

A Costly Choice
Duty Abandoned
Jeremy misses the chance to see the judge who might reverse Natasha’s order because he spends the afternoon with Hannah.
Unequal Consequences
His romantic choice changes Natasha’s future without her knowledge or consent.
A Life Built Together

Romance Becomes Consequence
Jeremy Leaves His Marriage
Jeremy tells his wife he is leaving and makes promises to Hannah that he intends to keep.
An Uneasy Resolution
Their happiness is real, but it is built partly on a choice that helped deny Natasha a chance to stay.
before the day Natasha visits the law office
the morning Donald’s car strikes Jeremy
late morning, during Natasha’s first visit
afternoon, before Jeremy’s scheduled meeting with the judge
the weeks and months after Natasha departs