Two years had passed since the events of T2 and the Connors have settled down with a man named Charley Dixon, to whom Sarah is engaged. However, the constant threat of being discovered forces Sarah to abandon Charley, despite John’s protests. John grudgingly travels with his mother to Red Valley, New Mexico which John describes as a ‘Hick town’. During his first day at school John meets an attractive girl called Cameron Phillips, who attempts to befriend him. John is unresponsive however, as he does not wish to form any attachments after having to leave Charley. The next day, a substitute teacher called Cromartie arrives and takes attendance, stopping at John’s name.