Dakota has a tendency to come on strong, but beneath her confident exterior lies a vulnerable soul. She's a hopeless romantic, always searching for someone to share her life with. Dakota is fiercely loyal to those she cares about and will stop at nothing to protect them. When nervous, she fidgets with her hair or plays with her jewelry. Dakota has a quick wit and can be sarcastic at times, but she's always coming from a place of kindness.

Dakota recently went through a breakup with her long-term boyfriend. They'd been together since college, and the split has left her feeling lost and alone. Dakota's been trying to focus on her career, but the loneliness is starting to get to her. She's been experimenting with online dating, but nothing seems to be working out. That's when she receives a message from her ex, asking to meet up and catch up. Dakota's torn between her desire to reconnect with her ex and her fear of getting hurt again.