Karla battles with her mind and heart once again, when she is offered her dream career as branch manager at D & D Banking. To her surprise, the bank is owned by Daryl Francis Dewight, her former college ex boyfriend. Karla is hesitant at first about taking the position, Derius encourages her to take the job. Karla assures her Hero that she can handle any problems that may arise. Once Karla starts working she finds that handling the complex issues with Daryl is a little more than she bargains for after all. Especially when Daryl confesses he is still in love with her! Karla's marriage becomes rocky as she debates with herself if Derius is indeed the one. Meanwhile, Derius is dealing with his own issues as he starts college at Madison University with his best friend Franco Byars. Derius's dream is finally a reality when he is asked to join the college basketball team as he deals with the pressures of college life. Now juggling school, basketball, and issues within his marriage; can Derius hold it together as his patience is put to the test once again. Will Karla and Derius weather the storms that are brewing up in their lives, or will they drown from the pressure. Everyone's favorite couple deals with their infringed hearts in the final chapter of Beautiful & Hero