In an alternate 'American Republic', revolutionary architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) freezes time after detonating a building, which is witnessed by the mayor's daughter, Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel)
Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) moves to Boston, returning home to attend her abusive father's funeral. Choosing to stay in the city to open her dream flower shop, Lily soon meets the hot-tempered tall, dark, and handsome neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).