Luni’s life is everything but normal. His mother’s overbearing ways leads him down the same path that killed his older brother, Chance. Creating his own lane, Luni teaches himself how to survive in the streets; taking his friends Munch and Nolan along for the ride. They’re older, but share Luni’s same mentality. When Luni’s actions finally catch up with him, he learns a different way to move. Instead of playing Checkers, he starts playing Chess.
Munch’s younger sister, Miyon isn’t the same little girl Luni remembers. She’s a single mother, doing everything she can to care for her son, Christian. Tackling his health issues becomes her number one priority, but after Luni reenters her life, old feelings return. The love-hate relationship they share is nothing compared to the secret she’s been holding for years. Revealing it will not only turn the lives of everyone she cares about upside down, but it just might end hers permanently.

Have you ever been in a situation where the best thing for you to do, is the hardest thing? That’s the same dilemma Shanice Davis finds herself in after finding out her husband does not love her the same way she loves him. Throwing caution to the wind, Shanice decides to live her best life while on a girl’s trip to Mexico.

Gia, Shanice’s best friend only concern is her daughter. Trying to care for her daughter while breaking ties from her controlling ex is harder than Gia ever imagined. This is one fight however that Gia refuses to lose.

Hurt by love, Truth Baylor is all about his money. Along with his right hand, Gabe, Truth is the plug to the streets. Neither of them are worried about women until they stumble upon Shanice and Gia.

What started out as a vacation fling quickly escalates when Shanice and Truth happen to run into each other back at home. Will they continue what was started in Mexico or will the trust issues they both have interfere with something magical?

When drama and feelings start to get crazy, Shanice will be able to tell everyone what it’s like to be Falling for Real One, even if it’s not a good thing.