2011
Adam and Emma meet as children at summer camp and later reconnect at a college party, sharing a kiss before Adam attends her father's funeral. Years later, Adam, reeling from his father dating his ex-girlfriend, drunkenly calls Emma, leading to them starting a casual sexual relationship with strict no-strings-attached rules. Despite their agreement, Adam develops feelings for Emma, confessing his love, but Emma, fearing commitment, begins an affair with a colleague, Dr. Metzner. After Adam is caught with another woman, Emma ends their arrangement, but they eventually reconcile and attempt a real relationship, which quickly dissolves due to Emma's continued commitment issues.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A commitment-phobic Adam and Emma rekindle a childhood bond and agree to a strictly no-strings sexual relationship.
Open full beat sheetAdam Kurtzman is listed as Protagonist. A sweet-faced, Jewish man who grows from a 12-year-old camper to a 21-year-old college student and eventually a TV writer. In the parsed data, Adam Kurtzman is connected to 59 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
59 scenes / 21 dialogue linesEmma Franklin is listed as Protagonist. An awkward, intelligent, and guarded woman who becomes a doctor. In the parsed data, Emma Franklin is connected to 57 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
57 scenes / 15 dialogue linesSandra Franklin is listed as Supporting. Emma's mother, who struggles with her husband's death and her own life choices. In the parsed data, Sandra Franklin is connected to 10 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
10 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDr. Henry Metzner is listed as Supporting. A doctor at the hospital where Emma works, who has an affair with her. In the parsed data, Dr. Henry Metzner is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 23.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAlvin Kurtzman is listed as Supporting. Adam's father, a tan, fitness-obsessed man who dates Adam's ex-girlfriend. In the parsed data, Alvin Kurtzman is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesKatie is listed as Supporting. A blonde girl who matures early and is often the object of male attention. In the parsed data, Katie is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 18.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesEli is listed as Supporting. Adam's friend with gay dads. In the parsed data, Eli is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
5 scenes / 4 dialogue linesTuck is listed as Supporting. Sandra Franklin's boyfriend. In the parsed data, Tuck is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 57.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesVanessa is listed as Supporting. Adam's ex-girlfriend who eventually dates his father. In the parsed data, Vanessa is connected to 3 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEmma and Adam lie in bed together, discussing what to call their relationship.
Emma Franklin, Adam Kurtzman1994 summer camp dance where Adam and Emma meet.
Katie, Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma and Adam dance awkwardly.
Emma Franklin, Adam Kurtzman, KatieEmma and Adam talk by the dumpster and share their first kiss.
Emma Franklin, Adam Kurtzman2001, Adam and Eli are at a frat party where Adam spots Emma.
Adam Kurtzman, Eli, Vanessa, Emma FranklinAdam approaches Emma at the party.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma make out in her car but Adam stops it.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma walk around campus.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam attends Emma's father's funeral.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, Sandra FranklinThe wake at Emma's house.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma talks to her mother about her father.
Emma Franklin, Sandra FranklinSandra, Adam, and Emma watch Bambi.
Sandra Franklin, Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma say goodbye.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam works on a sitcom set in 2007.
Adam KurtzmanAdam visits his father.
Adam Kurtzman, Alvin KurtzmanAlvin reveals he is dating Vanessa.
Adam Kurtzman, Alvin KurtzmanAdam drinks with Eli and Scottie.
Adam Kurtzman, EliAdam, drunk and supported by Eli and Scottie, calls his ex-girlfriend Vanessa's contacts while trying to cope with his father dating her.
Adam Kurtzman, Eli, KatieAdam wakes up hungover in Emma's apartment and they begin a sexual relationship.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma continue their sexual encounter and establish their dynamic.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma drives Adam home and they establish ground rules for their relationship.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma engage in various sexual activities and role-play.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, EliEmma discusses her relationship with Adam with her colleagues.
Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerAdam performs a disastrous stand-up set.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, Eli, KatieAdam and Emma discuss Scottie's interest in Emma.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinSandra complains to Emma on the phone about her boyfriend leaving.
Sandra Franklin, Emma FranklinAdam tries to buy a guitar case for a child actor.
Adam KurtzmanA child actor pops out of a guitar case on set; Adam interacts with a wardrobe assistant.
Adam KurtzmanEmma and Adam discuss Adam's desire to ask the wardrobe assistant out.
Emma Franklin, Adam KurtzmanAdam attempts to ask the wardrobe assistant out, but it goes poorly.
Adam KurtzmanAlvin approaches Adam while he is working.
Adam Kurtzman, Alvin KurtzmanAdam panics about his neck hair and his father's dinner invitation.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam is sedated; Emma interacts with Dr. Metzner.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerAdam and Emma have a disastrous dinner with Alvin and Vanessa.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, Alvin Kurtzman, VanessaEmma and Adam walk along the beach and discuss love.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam confesses his love to Emma.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma deals with a patient's death.
Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerEmma and Dr. Metzner share a moment.
Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerEmma and Dr. Metzner have an affair.
Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerAdam is on a busy sound stage, juggling tasks and phone calls while a child actor reacts poorly to a prop.
Adam KurtzmanEmma and Adam have a flirtatious phone conversation while both are at work.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam participates in an improv class and notices a girl.
Adam KurtzmanAdam makes out with Joy, a girl from his class, and receives a call from Emma.
Adam Kurtzman, KatieEmma arrives at Adam's door while Joy is present, leading to a confrontation.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, KatieEmma and Adam have sex and discuss their relationship.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam picks up Emma for their first official date.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma drive to the Getty Museum.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma tour the museum.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma argue about the nature of their relationship.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma decide to end their relationship.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma struggles with the breakup at work.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam tries to move on by partying.
Adam KurtzmanAdam meets with his agent.
Adam KurtzmanEmma learns a lesson about empathy from a patient.
Emma FranklinAdam performs a successful comedy set while Emma watches.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma goes on a date with Mike.
Emma FranklinEmma meets her mother and her mother's boyfriend, Tuck.
Emma Franklin, Sandra Franklin, TuckEmma and Sandra are on a celebrity homes tour bus while Tuck accompanies them.
Emma Franklin, Sandra Franklin, TuckEmma and Sandra argue about Sandra's relationship with Tuck while an artist draws a caricature of Emma.
Emma Franklin, Sandra Franklin, TuckAdam prepares for his first TV line while getting gore make-up applied.
Adam KurtzmanEmma is at a bar with Mike and his friends, feeling uncomfortable and high.
Emma FranklinAdam receives a call from Emma while on set.
Adam KurtzmanAdam arrives at the bar in his bloody wardrobe to rescue Emma.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma talk about their feelings and pasts.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma have an intense, intimate encounter.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinSandra and Tuck visit Emma at the hospital.
Emma Franklin, Sandra Franklin, Dr. Henry Metzner, TuckEmma says goodbye to Sandra and Tuck.
Emma Franklin, Sandra Franklin, TuckAdam performs his comedy show while Emma watches.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma Franklin, Alvin Kurtzman, VanessaAdam and Emma argue about their relationship status.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAlvin gives Adam advice about love and his past.
Adam Kurtzman, Alvin KurtzmanEmma seeks comfort from Dr. Metzner.
Emma Franklin, Dr. Henry MetznerEmma cries on the phone with Sandra.
Emma Franklin, Sandra FranklinAdam searches for Emma at the hospital.
Adam Kurtzman, Dr. Henry MetznerAdam and Emma reconcile at her door.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinAdam and Emma wake up together.
Adam Kurtzman, Emma FranklinEmma, you can't just call me and tell me that now everything's different, now, you love me, now you want to be my girlfriend- after I spent months trying to get over you somehow, trying to tell myself to forget you- you can't just call me and expect me to just come running- which I did, I know, but I can't just jump back in, I can't just start over, all of a sudden.
I want to write it on my forehead, I want to buy a t-shirt that's says: "I love Adam Kurtzman" and wear it around all day long. What do you want me to do?
I'm pretty sure that was the best moment of my life. If you are not counting anything with a blowjob.
That's the: worst idea, I've .ever heard, and we're behind you 100 percent.
He just left, he didn't even say good-bye.
I'd like to give her a Roman Face Mask.
The word is Twat. Dad, you're a twat.
I don't think I should see you AGAIN
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