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FWB script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Dylan and Jamie reconnect after breakups and explore a friends-with-benefits relationship that upends their emotional boundaries. As their arrangement deepens, both face outside romantic interests and family pressures. Doubts and jealousy culminate in a breakup, followed by personal revelations and a grand gesture to reconcile.

45 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 54 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Introduces Dylan’s frantic everyday life and tone.

The movie starts in ten minutes.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 9 / 5% target

10%

Jamie hints at deeper emotional stakes in casual sex.

I've had one night stands before -- none of which I'm proud of -- but thinking we could...
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / 10% target

10%

Establishes Jamie and Dylan’s chemistry when meeting at the theater.

We missed 'Your Body is a Wonderland!' You asshole!
4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / 12% target

10%

Both break up with partners, freeing them to connect.

Really? You're doing this? You said I was your 'soul mate.'
5

Debate

Scene 10 / 20% target

10%

They question the practical boundaries of casual sex.

Did you wash your hands?
6

Break into Two

Scene 8 / 25% target

10%

They decide to have casual sex, entering Act Two.

My nipples are sensitive, I don't like dirty talk, and if I'd known this was gonna happen I...
7

B Story

Scene 16 / 30% target

10%

Lorna arrives, introducing Jamie’s familial subplot.

Sweet to meet you. I said, "Lorna, this is not your bliss. Just because you're thirty-nine--
8

Fun and Games

Scene 12 / 40% target

10%

Montage of intimate encounters highlights the ‘fun’ premise.

It's two-two, top of the eighth. Jeter's up.
9

Midpoint

Scene 19 / 50% target

10%

They agree to end the sexual relationship, raising stakes.

I thought she was funny.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 21 / 65% target

10%

Jamie goes on a date with Parker, threatening their arrangement.

I can't believe you actually cure cancer.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 27 / 75% target

10%

Dylan moves on with Laura, signaling final separation.

Just how great you are.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 45 / 80% target

10%

Jamie discovers Lorna with another man, feeling betrayed.

You said you weren't married, bro!
13

Break into Three

Scene 52 / 85% target

10%

Jamie confronts Dylan about withholding plans, pushing them toward resolution.

When were you gonna tell me you're leaving?
14

Finale

Scene 53 / 95% target

10%

Dylan gains insight from his father, preparing his grand gesture.

She was the love of my life. And I was too stupid to see it.
15

Final Image

Scene 54 / 99% target

10%

Dylan’s flash mob reconciles with Jamie, bookending the story.

Jamie, will you be my best friend again?