Play It by Ear

It's September, and Mila and Lukas have been apart for several months. Lukas is sent home early from his office and initiates impromptu phone sex, but both Mila and Lukas struggle to find the mood over the phone.

We flashback to Mila and Lukas' college graduation in June. Lukas is making preparations for their joint move to Amsterdam, but when Mila tells him of her acceptance into an L.A. writers program, they are forced to reexamine their future.

Mila and Lukas are in a rut. Lukas pitches a story with his colleague Fenna, and Mila flirts with her friend Ridley while out. The next day, Mila sends Lukas a cryptic text. Things aren't working, and they decide to take drastic measures.

Unbeknownst to Mila, Lukas books a flight to Los Angeles for Thanksgiving. Lukas meets up with Fenna for a date at a bar, while Mila goes roller skating with Ridley. These new people and new possibilities prove exciting for both of them, putting their future as a couple into even more doubt.

Mila and Lukas have not talked since their dates. They finally muster the courage to confront each other about the last few weeks via video chat. By the end of the call, they must decide the fate of their relationship: will they stay together or call it quits?

We flash back again to August, where Mila and Lukas are spending their last days together as they move Lukas into his Amsterdam apartment. They tour the city, talk about life and love, and enjoy their final fleeting moments. Back in the present, Lukas falls off his bike and has a moment of clarity. In L.A., Mila goes out with Ridley, but something isn’t right. The two of them head back to Mila’s apartment, unaware of what is waiting for them inside.