What Happened Was...

Co-workers Jackie and Michael, employed at a large Manhattan law firm, embark on a Friday night first date at Jackie's imposing apartment. The evening unfolds in real time, starting with awkwardly hilarious small talk that spirals into a darkly humorous and surreal pas de deux of dating dread, marked by awkward pauses, bungled exchanges, and desperate attempts at self-examination. As two lonely hearts navigate the claustrophobic night, searing emotional revelations expose the myriad ways people struggle to connect, building to an inexorable conclusion.