Zoe
Zoe is listed as Protagonist. Late-30-something, girl-next-door type, pet store owner. In the parsed data, Zoe is connected to 97 scenes, 344 dialogue lines, 373 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
97 scenes / 344 dialogue lines102Scenes
14Characters
79Pages
8Dialogue samples
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THE BACK-UP PLAN Save the Cat analysis
Zoe, determined to become a single mother by choice, undergoes an insemination procedure and debates the realities of solo parenthood.
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Stan
Stan is listed as Love interest. Early 40s, looks like a college kid, cheese maker, banjo player. In the parsed data, Stan is connected to 47 scenes, 177 dialogue lines, 197 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
47 scenes / 177 dialogue linesBobby
Bobby is listed as Zoe's best friend. 39, gay, gorgeous. In the parsed data, Bobby is connected to 13 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 52 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
13 scenes / 46 dialogue linesNana
Nana is listed as Zoe's grandmother. 83, fit and fabulous. In the parsed data, Nana is connected to 13 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
13 scenes / 34 dialogue linesMona
Mona is listed as Zoe's friend. Zoe's age but looks much older, mother of four. In the parsed data, Mona is connected to 9 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 34 dialogue linesArthur
Arthur is listed as Nana's fiance. 87, uses a walker. In the parsed data, Arthur is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
9 scenes / 6 dialogue linesCarol
Carol is listed as Support group leader. 40s, short hair, no-nonsense. In the parsed data, Carol is connected to 8 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
8 scenes / 25 dialogue linesOlivia
Olivia is listed as Berry seller. Mid-twenties, natural beauty. In the parsed data, Olivia is connected to 6 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
6 scenes / 20 dialogue linesLori
Lori is listed as Support group member. Pregnant, buzz cut. In the parsed data, Lori is connected to 6 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
6 scenes / 18 dialogue linesDr. Harris
Dr. Harris is listed as Doctor. Mid-fifties, jovial. In the parsed data, Dr. Harris is connected to 5 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 13 dialogue linesJoan
Joan is listed as Stan's mother. Lives on the farm. In the parsed data, Joan is connected to 5 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
5 scenes / 12 dialogue linesJalisa
Jalisa is listed as Zoe's friend. Mid-30s, Latina. In the parsed data, Jalisa is connected to 4 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
4 scenes / 10 dialogue linesFred
Fred is listed as Cheese stand worker. Early twenties, white guy with Rasta-type dreads. In the parsed data, Fred is connected to 4 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
4 scenes / 6 dialogue linesEdward
Edward is listed as Stan's father. Lives on the farm. In the parsed data, Edward is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. INT. EXAM ROOM - DAY
Zoe undergoes an insemination procedure and talks to Dr. Harris.
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2. INT. ZOE'S APARTMENT - DAY
Zoe and Bobby discuss the sperm donor selection.
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3. INT. WAVERLY INN - NIGHT
Zoe asks Bobby to be the father, but he refuses.
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4. INT. MONA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Mona tries to discourage Zoe from having a baby.
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5. INT. EXAM ROOM - DAY
Zoe finishes her recovery time and leaves the clinic.
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6. INT. DOCTOR'S OFFICE HALLWAY - LATER
Zoe walks awkwardly down the hallway.
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7. INT. WAITING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Zoe feels a sense of belonging with other pregnant women.
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8. INT. ELEVATOR - DAY
Zoe stares uncomfortably at a woman with a baby.
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9. EXT. MADISON AVENUE - DAY
Zoe tries to find a taxi in the rain.
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10. INT. TAXI - MOMENTS LATER
Zoe and Stan argue over a taxi.
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11. EXT. TAXI - CONTINUOUS
Zoe and Stan exit the taxi in the rain.
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12. INT. 68TH STREET SUBWAY STATION - DAY
Zoe and Stan encounter each other again at the subway.
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13. INT. 6 TRAIN - DAY
Zoe and Stan are packed together on the train.
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14. INT. UNION SQUARE SUBWAY STATION - DAY
Zoe and Stan part ways after a brief conversation.
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15. INT. HUDSON PETS - DAY
Zoe tells Bobby and Jalisa about the insemination.
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16. EXT. HUDSON PETS - NIGHT
Stan surprises Zoe outside her shop.
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17. EXT. WEST VILLAGE BROWNSTONE - MORNING
Establishing shot of Zoe's home.
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18. INT. ZOE'S APARTMENT - MORNING
Zoe checks her stomach in the mirror.
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19. INT. CAROL'S APARTMENT - DAY
Zoe attends a support group for single mothers.
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20. INT. LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN - DAY
Zoe and Mona discuss the support group and Stan.
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21. EXT. FARMER'S MARKET - DAY
Zoe spies on Stan at the market.
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22. EXT. THE LITTLE GOAT CHEESE STAND - LATER
Stan shows Zoe his cheese stand.
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23. INT. HUDSON PETS - DAY
Zoe's friends grill her about Stan.
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24. EXT. 8TH STREET - NIGHT
Zoe walks to her date.
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25. INT. GRAY'S PAPAYA HOT DOGS - NIGHT
Zoe and Stan have their first date.
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26. EXT. PERRY STREET - NIGHT
Zoe and Stan share a kiss.
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27. INT. ZOE'S APARTMENT - DAY
Zoe wakes up and checks her stomach.
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28. INT. EQUINOX - DAY
Zoe and Mona exercise and talk.
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29. INT. ZOE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Zoe sits on her bed with her dog Nuts, contemplating the possibility of being pregnant.
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30. INT. ZOE'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
Zoe takes a pregnancy test and discovers she is pregnant while the doorbell rings repeatedly.
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31. INT. TAXI - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe travel to Brooklyn for a dinner party; Zoe is visibly distressed.
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32. INT. UNDERGROUND RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe arrive at the restaurant; Zoe encounters Olivia and then steps away to make calls.
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33. INT. DRUGSTORE - NIGHT
Zoe buys multiple pregnancy tests.
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34. INT. UNDERGROUND RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Zoe returns to the party, drops her bag, and makes an excuse to Stan.
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35. INT. BATHROOM - NIGHT
Zoe takes multiple pregnancy tests and confirms she is pregnant.
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36. INT. UNDERGROUND RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Zoe drinks wine and then rushes to the patio.
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37. INT. BATHROOM - NIGHT
Zoe vomits again and tries to take another test.
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38. EXT. PERRY STREET - NIGHT
Stan walks Zoe home; they run into Carol.
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39. INT. ZOE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Zoe lies in bed, fearful of her situation.
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40. EXT. SHADYBROOK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - DAY
Establishing shot of the retirement community.
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41. INT. SHADYBROOK LOBBY - DAY
Zoe visits the retirement home and speaks with Annie.
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42. EXT. SHADYBROOK COURTYARD - DAY
Zoe finds Nana and Arthur.
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43. EXT. SHADYBROOK COURTYARD - DAY
Zoe tells Nana she is pregnant.
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44. INT. NANA'S ROOM - DAY
Zoe and Nana discuss the pregnancy and Stan.
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45. INT. CAR - DAY
Zoe drives to the farm with Nuts.
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46. INT. GAS STATION MINI MART - DAY
Zoe buys coffee and questions her pregnancy diet.
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47. EXT. CAR - DAY
Zoe sleeps in her car.
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48. EXT. LITTLE GOAT FARM - DAY
Zoe arrives at the farm.
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49. INT. HOUSE - DAY
Zoe and Stan enter the house.
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50. INT. STAN'S BEDROOM - DAY
Zoe takes a nap.
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51. INT. KITCHEN - DAY
Stan talks to his parents.
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52. INT. STAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Zoe wakes up hungry.
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53. INT. HALLWAY - NIGHT
Zoe searches for Stan.
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54. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT
Zoe eats beef stew and is caught by Joan.
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55. INT. DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Zoe has dinner with Stan and his parents.
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56. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Zoe talks about her pet store and past career.
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57. EXT. LITTLE GOAT FARM - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe walk the grounds.
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58. INT. CHEESE CAVE - NIGHT
Stan shows Zoe the cheese he named after her.
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59. EXT. DAIRY - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe kiss.
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60. INT. HOUSE - NIGHT
Stan carries Zoe upstairs.
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61. INT. STAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe have sex.
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62. INT. STAN'S ROOM - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe talk after sex.
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63. INT. STAN'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
Zoe tells Stan she is pregnant.
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64. INT. Zoe's Bedroom - NIGHT
Zoe and Stan discuss their relationship and Zoe's identity while she is pregnant.
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65. INT. Zoe's Bedroom - 2:30 AM
Zoe shows Stan old photos of herself to help him get to know her.
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66. INT. Zoe's Apartment - NIGHT
Zoe and Stan look at old photos and discuss their pasts.
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67. INT. Lori's Apartment Building Lobby - NIGHT
Zoe and Stan arrive at the lobby; Zoe insists on going up alone.
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68. INT. Lori's Apartment - NIGHT
Zoe attends the birthing party and reveals she is back with Stan.
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69. INT. Lori's Apartment Building Lobby - NIGHT
Zoe convinces Stan to come upstairs.
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70. INT. Lori's Apartment - NIGHT
Stan and Zoe wait at the dessert table; Carol announces the water birth.
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71. INT. Lori's Living Room - NIGHT
Zoe witnesses the graphic water birth.
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72. INT. Lori's Foyer - NIGHT
Stan watches the birth through a mirror.
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73. INT. Lori's Living Room - NIGHT
The baby is born; Zoe faints into the pool.
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74. EXT. 14th Street - DAY
Zoe and Stan walk home after the birth.
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75. EXT. Farmer's Market - DAY
Zoe and Stan encounter Olivia; a misunderstanding occurs regarding the babies.
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76. INT. Zoe's Apartment - DAY
Zoe returns home upset.
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77. INT. Le Pain Quotidien - DAY
Zoe discusses the situation with Mona.
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78. INT. Zoe's Apartment - MORNING
Zoe checks her belly in the mirror.
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79. EXT. Zoe's Brownstone - DAY
Stan tries to talk to Zoe; she breaks up with him.
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80. INT. Dr. Harris' Office - DAY
Zoe has an ultrasound; she tells Dr. Harris she is alone.
Zoe, Dr. Harris
Dialogue examples
Okay. Let's see...um, I own a pet store on Hudson Street. Dogs, cats, rabbits...no birds, they creep me out. Before that, I worked for Google, which I completely hated. One day, I decided life was too short, and, against my accountant's advice, I quit Google, cashed out and bought the pet store. Now I'm really happy on the work front, but I still haven't found, you know, the one.
I've dated a lot of women. I mean, not tons, but a lot. And, the thing is, I've never...been in love before. I've never even told anyone I love them before. Because I just never felt it. But from the day we met, from the first time our backs accidentally touched in the subway, I feel this, this... Maybe this is too much to say right now, but...I love you, Zoe. I really do.
Welcome to Single Mother's By Choice. As the name suggests, we are all single mothers by choice. Some of us have adopted, some conceived with a donor, every story is different, but with the same common denominator. We wanted to have a child, and we didn't need a partner to make it happen.
Yeah, and don't think I don't know the reason for that. You were never going to see this through, Zoe. Never. It was doomed before it began. Just like all of your relationships. You get out before you get hurt.
You know I flee at the slightest chance of intimacy. Do you see these bags under my eyes? Ricardo slept over last night, and he wanted to hold me. I actually had to fake a seizure.
He says to name any restaurant you want to go to. He'll be there with bells on. He didn't say the "bells on" part. I added that. Sounds a little too gay, though, so I take it back.
It's a new kind of goat's milk we're using. I've been developing the recipe, and now it needs to age. It'll be ready for market in several months. Want to know what it's called?
Because I wanted to have a family. Because Nana is the only one I've got and she's eighty-four years old. And then it will just be me. So, yeah, you went a little too far.
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