Curry Barker

Nicky and Bear share a car ride home after a difficult night. They discuss a mutual acquaintance's manipulative behavior, share a moment of levity recalling work frustrations, and Nicky confides her unhappiness with her current job and desire to pursue writing.

Nicky and Bear share an intimate moment as Nicky encourages Bear to open up about his secret dreams and his unlikely ambition to be a food critic.

Nicky behaves erratically and aggressively toward Bear, using the death of his cat as a strange pretext to invite herself into his home.

Nicky desperately pleads with Bear to stay after a disturbing public outburst that has left him feeling unsafe and overwhelmed. As Bear attempts to set boundaries and questions the authenticity of their relationship, Nicky spirals into a frantic, robotic attempt to perform the 'normal' version of herself that he fell in love with.

Bear seeks advice from his friend Ian on how to confess his feelings to Nicky. Ian, speaking over the phone, offers unconventional and somewhat questionable dating advice, while also expressing his own concerns about their mutual friend group and trivia night.

Nicky threatens self-harm to force a declaration of love from Bear, leading to a volatile and manipulative emotional standoff.

Bear attempts to confess his feelings to Nicky, but she dismisses him. After making a wish on a magical willow stick, Nicky returns to his car acting strangely, leading to a confusing and emotional conversation about her father's illness.

Bear frantically tries to convince his skeptical friend Ian that a magical object granted his wish, leading to unintended and chaotic consequences.

Nicky confronts Bear about their shared history and a drug-fueled encounter, leading to a tense but honest mutual confession of romantic feelings.

Nicky and Bear discuss the recent office party and the nature of love and romance. Nicky reveals her desire to quit her job and write a love story that explores the 'real shit', while Bear is captivated by her emotional intelligence and struggles to express his feelings for her.

Nicky, distraught, asks Bear to sleep with her, leading to an unexpected and confusing kiss. The scene explores the aftermath as Nicky retracts, claiming a panic attack, leaving Bear bewildered and hurt.