2004
Luke, an awkward nineteen-year-old, discovers he is a Zerophiliac, a person who can transform between male and female forms, after experiencing a sudden physical change during a date with Michelle and later passing out. His best friend Keenan struggles to understand Luke's condition, which is explained by Sydney, a doctor and fellow Zerophiliac, as being caused by a Z chromosome. Luke fully transforms into his female form, Luca, and struggles to revert, leading to confusion and fear among his friends, especially when Michelle reveals she is also a Zerophiliac, capable of transforming into her brother, Max. As Luke grapples with his dual identity and his feelings for Michelle, he confronts Sydney, who attempts to manipulate him, and ultimately embraces his true self, finding love and acceptance with Michelle, who also accepts her own transformations.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Luke’s ordinary life of trucking and college takes a bizarre turn when he begins morphing between male and female forms.
Open full beat sheetLuke is listed as Protagonist. Nineteen, awkward, unaware of his growing attractiveness, Zerophiliac. In the parsed data, Luke is connected to 34 scenes, 130 dialogue lines, 144 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
34 scenes / 130 dialogue linesKeenan is listed as Supporting. Luke's best friend, rugged, streetwise, perpetually bemused. In the parsed data, Keenan is connected to 23 scenes, 91 dialogue lines, 96 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
23 scenes / 91 dialogue linesSydney is listed as Supporting. Early thirties, elegant, Zerophiliac doctor. In the parsed data, Sydney is connected to 13 scenes, 95 dialogue lines, 96 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
13 scenes / 95 dialogue linesLuca is listed as Character State. Luke's female form. In the parsed data, Luca is connected to 13 scenes, 74 dialogue lines, 82 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
13 scenes / 74 dialogue linesJanine is listed as Supporting. Twenty, brainy, athletic, Keenan's girlfriend. In the parsed data, Janine is connected to 12 scenes, 85 dialogue lines, 93 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
12 scenes / 85 dialogue linesMichelle is listed as Supporting. Twenty, warm, confident, Max's sister, Luke's love interest. In the parsed data, Michelle is connected to 10 scenes, 58 dialogue lines, 67 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
10 scenes / 58 dialogue linesMax is listed as Supporting. Nineteen, lean, edgy, Michelle's brother, also a Zerophiliac. In the parsed data, Max is connected to 8 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 49 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
8 scenes / 43 dialogue linesJeremy is listed as Supporting. Handsome bartender. In the parsed data, Jeremy is connected to 5 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
5 scenes / 6 dialogue linesAlexa is listed as Supporting. Thirties, earthy, triggers Luke's first transformation. In the parsed data, Alexa is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesPolly is listed as Supporting. Worldly British owner of the pool hall. In the parsed data, Polly is connected to 2 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
2 scenes / 13 dialogue linesLuke is camping when an RV nearly crashes into his tent. He meets Alexa, who is distressed.
Luke, AlexaLuke eats pastry in the RV and Alexa propositions him.
Luke, AlexaLuke arrives in a semi-truck and reunites with Keenan and Janine.
Luke, Keenan, JanineLuke and Keenan drive and discuss Luke's strange dreams.
Luke, KeenanLuke takes his truck to Max's garage and meets Michelle.
Luke, Max, MichelleLuke shows Keenan his chest, which has changed.
Luke, KeenanLuke and Michelle have dinner, but Luke has a physical reaction.
Luke, MichelleLuke discovers he has breasts and passes out.
LukeLuke wakes up and finds his body has returned to normal.
LukeLuke experiences hallucinations while driving.
LukeLuke tells Keenan about the breast incident.
Luke, KeenanMax confronts Luke about Michelle.
Luke, MaxLuke meets Sydney at the mini-mart.
Luke, SydneySydney attempts to cut Luke's hair, leading to a confrontation about his nature.
Luke, SydneyLuke and Keenan arrive at the pool hall where they encounter Sydney again.
Luke, Keenan, Janine, Michelle, Sydney, PollyMichelle and Janine play pool while Luke and Keenan watch.
Luke, Keenan, Janine, MichelleLuke experiences a physical transformation; Sydney intervenes.
Luke, Keenan, SydneySydney explains the nature of the Z chromosome to Luke and Keenan.
Luke, Keenan, SydneyLuke visits his father's grave.
LukeLuke and Keenan spar; Michelle and Janine visit.
Luke, Keenan, Janine, MichelleLuke locks himself in his room while Janine and Keenan wait outside.
Luke, Keenan, JanineLuke transforms into his female form, Luca, and is discovered by Keenan and Janine.
Luke, Keenan, Janine, LucaLuca struggles to switch back to male form while Janine and Keenan try to help.
Luca, Janine, KeenanLuca successfully switches back to male form.
Luca, Janine, Keenan, LukeLuke meets Sydney to discuss his transformation.
Luke, SydneyLuke gets into a fight with Max after a hockey game.
Luke, Keenan, Max, JeremySydney discusses Luke's situation with Keenan and Janine.
Sydney, Keenan, JanineJanine and Keenan try to support Luke with a gift, but he reacts negatively.
Luke, Janine, KeenanLuke finds the mangled dress in a trash can and stares at it.
LukeLuke and Michelle have a tense conversation about their relationship and Max.
Luke, MichelleLuke experiences a hallucination of magazine covers coming to life.
LukeMichelle undergoes a transformation into Max while singing in the shower.
Michelle, MaxLuke visits Sydney to discuss his condition and the possibility of becoming Adulmorphic.
Luke, SydneyLuke visits his father's grave and reflects on his identity.
LukeLuca and Max meet at the mill and share a moment.
Luca, MaxLuke and Keenan argue about Luke's identity and his relationship with Michelle.
Luke, KeenanLuke and Sydney have sex, resulting in a transformation.
Luke, Sydney, LucaKeenan finds Luca bound and gagged and helps her.
Keenan, LucaKeenan and Luca drive to find Janine.
Keenan, LucaMale Sydney approaches Jeremy while Keenan and Luca arrive.
Sydney, Jeremy, Keenan, LucaMale Sydney attempts to pick up Janine while Keenan and Luca arrive at the parking lot.
Alexa, Keenan, Janine, Sydney, LucaKeenan and Luca confront Male Sydney and Jeremy.
Keenan, Sydney, Jeremy, LucaLuca confronts Michelle about his identity and the situation with Max.
Michelle, LucaLuca, Keenan, and Janine discuss their relationships and identities under the moon.
Keenan, Janine, LucaMax and Polly discuss love and identity while playing pool.
Max, PollyLuca and Max have a confrontation that leads to a realization.
Max, LucaLuke and Michelle wake up together.
Luke, MichelleOh, for Chris' sake! I'm trying to help you. That Z chromosome's not latent anymore! You don't get control a' that thing, you don't know when it's going to kick in, what it's gonna' do! You want to end up with three left breasts, behemoth hips and one testicle?!
I wanted to apologize to her. Forget it, I don't know,... Obviously, nothing's gonna' ever be with me and her, but I just wish she knew how much I, -and that I wasn't cheating, I was just trying to be a man for her.
Okay, pretend you're thrown on your back, pinned against the bed... You can't move an arm, a leg, nothing, even an inch! And two strong hands feel your thighs,... creeping firmly, slowly toward your breasts...
You know, I always thought your dying was the worst thing that ever happened to me, and that happened more to you than it did to me... I mean, a lot more, really.
I want to envelop every inch of you, that incredible curve along your side,... I want to pin your arms over your head, and make mad, passionate...
He'll be alright. He didn't go all the way. When you fall asleep or pass out, a Z almost always reverts back. It's called a Nocturnal Remission.
In the world? A hundred. A thousand. There's no way to know. It doesn't show up in any normal DNA test. It's triggered when you first have sex.
Now, there's no reason for that to happen. Sorry. You're not the only one who didn't get any sleep. Now, are you going to let me help, or not?
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