Recap and Ending Explained: My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2

It’s a summer filled with love triangles as a girl finds herself torn between two brothers, and season 2 of My Life With the Walter Boys is proving to be just as dramatic as The Summer I Turned Pretty.

The series, adapted from Ali Novak’s 2014 book, centers around Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a young woman from Manhattan who moves in with family friends after the tragic loss of her parents and sister. As she adjusts to life on a ranch in Colorado, she becomes entangled with two distant brothers: Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex Walter (Ashby Gentry).

Warning: Spoilers for season 2 of My Life With the Walter Boys below.

After season 1 concluded with Jackie cheating on Alex with Cole and escaping to New York City to avoid the repercussions, season 2 kicks off with Jackie back at the ranch to confront her past. As the trio grapples with their complex emotions—love, resentment, and more—the other family members are facing their own struggles. Parents George (Marc Blucas) and Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) are trying to launch a new business with son Will (Johnny Link), while Nathan (Corey Fogelmanis) and Danny (Connor Stanhope) navigate their own romantic ups and downs.

My Life With the Walter Boys is currently streaming on Netflix. Keep scrolling to find out how the season unfolds, who Jackie ultimately chooses, and more:

Does Alex Forgive Jackie for Leaving?

Initially, Alex is clearly hurt by Jackie’s abrupt departure to spend the summer in New York—he ignores her and gives her the cold shoulder. When they find themselves in a Drivers Ed class together, he declares their relationship over, marking the “time of death” as “September 6, 2:45 p.m.” However, after Jackie helps him out with their parents, he reassures her that he will be alright, but just needs some time.

He later revises this, expressing his ongoing anger at Jackie for leaving after his drunken confession of love at Will’s wedding. He admits he’s frustrated because he can’t seem to move on from her, regardless of his efforts.

Does Alex Find Out About Jackie and Cole’s Kiss?

After Alex reveals he can’t forget Jackie, she admits that the true reason behind her departure was her kiss with Cole. When Alex confronts Cole, who attempts to apologize, Alex dismisses him, stating he doesn’t want to hear it. He declares it’s over between him and Jackie, as well as Cole and Jackie, suggesting it’s time for everyone to move on.

Days later, he tells Jackie that he’s relieved the kiss is out in the open because it confirms his feelings about her and Cole. He expresses understanding for why she left.

In a surprising twist, he tells Jackie he can never truly get over her, leading to a kiss between them.

Do Jackie and Cole Discuss Their Kiss?

Unlike Alex and Jackie, Cole and Jackie don’t hesitate to address their kiss. Shortly after her return, Cole approaches Jackie in the barn to talk about their past spring encounter.

Cole admits he misses her, but Jackie urges him to stop, stating that their kiss initiated a “disaster.” When Cole inquires what Alex thought about it, Jackie admits she hasn’t told Alex and insists that nothing more can happen between them—not just for Alex’s sake, but for the sake of the Walter family and herself.

She asks for space, which Cole agrees to, leading to a dynamic where they support each other from a distance, sharing a few intimate moments—such as dancing together or Cole brushing hay from Jackie’s hair—but Jackie remains firm in her resolve. Jackie secretly rekindles her romance with Alex, while Cole attempts to date someone else but mistakenly calls her Jackie while drunk.

Their friendship deteriorates after Cole discovers Jackie and Alex making out on the couch, prompting him to avoid her until they have an intense argument in the season finale.

Does Jackie Date Anyone in Season 2?

While Alex tries to explore other relationships, he can’t shake off his feelings for Jackie. The two eventually reunite, hoping to restart their romance in secret from their family, meeting privately to kiss and spend time together.

Things initially appear promising, but as their busy lives pull them apart, Cole steps in for Jackie when Alex is unavailable.

Who Does Jackie Choose Between Alex and Cole?

Even after reuniting with Alex, Cole confronts Jackie after witnessing their kiss, and she confesses her love for him, but admits she can’t be with him because he makes her feel “out of control.” Cole reciprocates her feelings and questions what’s wrong with feeling that way, but Alex overhears their conversation. An unexpected accident involving George interrupts this pivotal moment, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

What Happens Between Danny and Erin?

After exchanging texts over the summer, Danny and Erin meet in the school library and share their first kiss. They attempt to keep their romance discreet but eventually inform Cole, Erin’s former boyfriend (Alisha Newton). He expresses that she deserves happiness and supports their relationship.

Danny and Erin enjoy a joyful relationship throughout the season until discussions about college arise. While Danny wishes for them to apply to Juilliard for drama, Erin wants to pursue business studies, leading him to pressure her, making her feel misunderstood.

Do Nathan and Skylar Stay Together?

Nathan and Skylar’s relationship starts off strong, but issues emerge when Nathan joins the newspaper where Skylar is the editor. Their disagreements become more frequent, and Nathan begins to connect with Skylar’s ex, Zach (Carson MacCormac), who shows interest in him.

At the school dance, Nathan attends with Skylar, but Zach confesses he wants to kiss Nathan, leading to an open makeout session in front of everyone. Hurt, Skylar breaks things off with Nathan, who then starts dating Zach. However, Nathan begins to feel lost in the relationship and tries to reconcile with Skylar, but she refuses.

Does Kiley Date Anyone?

After seemingly harboring feelings for her best friend Alex throughout season 1, Kiley (Mya Lowe) finds unexpected romance with Dylan (Colton Stewart). Initially skeptical about a jock like him being interested in her, they form a deeper bond throughout the season, culminating in a sweet kiss by the finale—one that Alex notices and isn’t too pleased about.

What Happens to Plans for the Walters’ Farm?

Season 1 concluded with plans for Will and George to collaborate with Jackie’s uncle Richard (Alex Quijano) to diversify their income by transforming part of their land into a holiday getaway and event venue. However, season 2 sees complications arise as they face community backlash regarding the potential impact on the town.

George starts to question the feasibility of the plan, which expands beyond their original intentions. Ultimately, Richard reveals that he used his savings for construction due to insufficient investment, leading George to abandon the original plans in favor of establishing a working winery.

Is George OK?

The season concludes with Alex overhearing Jackie and Cole professing their love for each other, but their heartfelt conversation is suddenly interrupted by ambulances arriving at the ranch. Will then rushes in on a four-wheeler, anxiously exclaiming, “It’s Dad!” just as the credits roll.