Katherine and Michael meet at a New Years Eve party. Theyre attracted to each other, they grow to love each other. And once theyve decided their love is forever, they make love. Its the beginning of an intense and exclusive relationship, with a future all planned. Until Katherines parents insist that she and Michael put their love to the test with a summer apart... Fore Katherine and Michael meet at a New Years Eve party. Theyre attracted to each other, they grow to love each other. And once theyve decided their love is forever, they make love. Its the beginning of an intense and exclusive relationship, with a future all planned. Until Katherines parents insist that she and Michael put their love to the test with a summer apart... Forever is written for an older age group than Judy Blumes other novels for children. It caused a storm of controversy when it was first published because of its explicit sexual content.