1984
A group of recent college graduates navigates post-collegiate life and relationships in Washington, D.C., beginning with a car accident involving Billy Hicks and Wendy Beamish, which highlights Billy's struggles with alcoholism and irresponsibility. Kirby Kreager, a waiter and law student, is obsessed with medical intern Dale Biberman, while Alec Newberry, a political aide, and Leslie Hunter, an architect, grapple with their relationship as Alec transitions from Democrat to Republican. Tensions escalate when Alec announces his engagement to Leslie, leading to Leslie and Kevin Dolenz, a cynical writer, spending the night together, which results in a confrontation between Alec and Kevin. The friends rally together to help Julianna Van Patter, a financial worker, who is experiencing a dramatic crisis, culminating in Billy breaking down her door and reconciling with her.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A group of recent college graduates reunites after a tragic accident and wrestles with careers, relationships, and unfulfilled dreams in Georgetown.
Open full beat sheetKevin Dolenz is listed as Writer. Sardonic, chain-smoking, writes obituaries, cynical about love. In the parsed data, Kevin Dolenz is connected to 29 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
29 scenes / 7 dialogue linesKirby Kreager is listed as Waiter / Law student. Short, hyper, dressed like a waiter, obsessed with Dale Biberman. In the parsed data, Kirby Kreager is connected to 26 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
26 scenes / 6 dialogue linesLeslie Hunter is listed as Architect. Beautiful, Alec's roommate and girlfriend, career-focused. In the parsed data, Leslie Hunter is connected to 23 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
23 scenes / 12 dialogue linesAlec Newberry is listed as Political aide. Handsome, ambitious, possessor of 'The Right Stuff', transitioning from Democrat to Republican. In the parsed data, Alec Newberry is connected to 22 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
22 scenes / 12 dialogue linesWendy Beamish is listed as Social worker. Sweet-faced, insecure preppy, from a wealthy family. In the parsed data, Wendy Beamish is connected to 15 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
15 scenes / 5 dialogue linesBilly Hicks is listed as Musician / Daredevil. Handsome, reckless, struggles with alcoholism and responsibility. In the parsed data, Billy Hicks is connected to 14 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
14 scenes / 4 dialogue linesJulianna Van Patter is listed as Financial worker. Sleek style, sexually sophisticated, prone to dramatic crises. In the parsed data, Julianna Van Patter is connected to 14 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
14 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDale Biberman is listed as Medical intern. Beautiful, focused on her medical career, Kirbo's obsession. In the parsed data, Dale Biberman is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAlec, Leslie, Kevin, and Kirbo arrive at the hospital following a car accident involving Wendy and Billy. Jules arrives shortly after. Wendy is treated for minor injuries while the group deals with the aftermath of Billy's drunk driving.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van Patter, Wendy BeamishAlec and Kirbo confront the police near a mobile van where Billy is being held. Billy is playing his saxophone while handcuffed.
Alec Newberry, Kirby Kreager, Billy Hicks, Kevin DolenzKirbo spots Dale Biberman, a medical intern he is obsessed with, and attempts to reconnect with her.
Kirby Kreager, Dale BibermanKirbo watches Dale Biberman arrive at the hospital and follows her inside.
Kirby Kreager, Dale BibermanKirbo attempts to talk to Dale, but she is busy and dismissive.
Kirby Kreager, Dale BibermanLeslie and Kevin discuss their lives and relationships while Alec arrives home.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzKevin talks to a hooker on the street.
Kevin DolenzWendy interviews a client and Billy stops by.
Wendy Beamish, Billy HicksAlec confronts Billy at the bar.
Alec Newberry, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Wendy Beamish, Billy HicksKirbo ushers the group to their table; Jules discusses her affair with her boss; Billy plays saxophone.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van PatterAlec and Kevin discuss life and relationships; Wendy arrives with Howie; Billy fights with his wife Felicia.
Alec Newberry, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van Patter, Wendy Beamish, Billy HicksBilly and Felicia fight in the street, then reconcile.
Alec Newberry, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van Patter, Wendy Beamish, Billy HicksBilly and Felicia recover; Alec offers Billy a job.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Billy HicksKirbo tries on clothes in his employer's bedroom while Kevin watches and criticizes his actions.
Kirby Kreager, Kevin DolenzThe party begins with various characters arriving and interacting.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van Patter, Wendy BeamishWendy and Billy have a tense conversation outside.
Wendy Beamish, Billy HicksAlec announces his engagement to Leslie, causing tension.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Wendy BeamishLeslie and Kevin spend the night together and eventually sleep together.
Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzAlec confronts Kevin and Leslie, threatening Kevin before leaving.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzThe sun rises over Georgetown.
Mr. Ho returns home.
Mr. Ho finds the house a mess and Wendy and Howie asleep.
Wendy BeamishGuy thaws Wendy's car.
Dale and Kirbo discuss their relationship.
Kirby Kreager, Dale BibermanKirbo and Dale prepare to leave.
Kirby Kreager, Dale BibermanKirbo's perspective as he drives away.
Kirby KreagerLunchtime in D.C.
Wendy leaves the Welfare office.
Wendy BeamishWendy and her father discuss her life and the car.
Wendy BeamishWendy runs into the street; her father follows.
Wendy BeamishLeslie packs her things; Alec confronts her.
Alec Newberry, Leslie HunterLeslie drives away.
Leslie HunterKevin waits for Leslie.
Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzLeslie and Kevin celebrate his byline; Jules appears.
Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Julianna Van PatterJules leaves with her boss.
Julianna Van PatterKevin and Leslie discuss their relationship.
Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzKevin and Kirbo watch a movie.
Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerKevin and Kirbo discuss love.
Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerKevin and Kirbo pass St. Elmo's.
Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerAlec is inside.
Alec NewberryKevin and Kirbo continue walking.
Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerLeslie tries to find Jules.
Leslie HunterLeslie asks Alec for help regarding Jules.
Alec Newberry, Leslie HunterAlec and Leslie try to get Jules to open the door.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Julianna Van PatterJules is inside alone.
Julianna Van PatterAlec and Leslie try to reach Jules.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerAlec, Kevin, and Kirbo climb the fire escape.
Alec Newberry, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerJules is visible through the bars.
Julianna Van PatterThey try to break the bars.
Alec Newberry, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby KreagerLeslie pounds on the door.
Leslie HunterAlec and Kevin fight.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Billy HicksJules is still inside.
Julianna Van PatterThey work to save Jules.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Billy HicksBilly pounds on Jules' door while Ron watches; they eventually reconcile and laugh.
Julianna Van Patter, Billy Hicks, Leslie Hunter, Kevin DolenzBilly and Wendy discuss his future and share an intimate moment.
Billy Hicks, Wendy BeamishAlec and Leslie reconcile, and the group says goodbye to Billy as he leaves on a bus.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kirby Kreager, Julianna Van Patter, Kevin Dolenz, Wendy BeamishThe group walks past St. Elmo's and sees a new generation of students.
Alec Newberry, Leslie Hunter, Kevin Dolenz, Kirby Kreager, Wendy Beamish, Julianna Van PatterI'll tell you what's great. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and made myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich... and you know it was my kitchen, and my refrigerator and My apartment . and it was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I've ever had in my life.
The reason I didn't know... is because all of this happened between you and you. I could never participate because I never knew what was expected of me. Love isn't like this, Kirby. It's mutual and reciprocal.
I know that if we fight, you're going to win. But I'm warning you, I will use every bone in my body, every lamp in this room to make sure I inflict as much damage as possible on you before you bring me down.
You're both pathetic. I don't want to see either one of you again, ever. You understand me? You see me on the street, you see me at St. Elmo's, just pretend you don't know me.
I don't think I need the eggs anymore. Dale Biberman gave me enough cholesterol for a lifetime. You were right all along... Love stinks.
I graduated! ... I mean I'm a waiter, studying to be a lawyer... and you became a doctor... Just like you said you would.
I'm not part of this post-college Georgetown life; marriage and jobs. Felicia and Melody'll be better off without me.
I gave up school... and my job at St. Elmo's... and you never even knew about it. It's kind of funny, isn't it?
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