Grad student and budding marriage counselor Aly Brewster has had it all. Perfect childhood. Perfect parents. Now she's on track for a dream life of her own. Stage One: finish her Masters. Stage Two: build a successful practice. Stage Three: find a husband at twenty-six.
But Aly's idyllic bubble bursts when her parents' news blindsides her: they're getting a divorce.
Actor Nick Armstrong has been gaga over Aly since freshman year. He relishes his place in her Friend Zone just to be near her. But after five years as just best buds--it's time to move on. Suddenly, the usually-unflappable Aly begs Nick to help save her parents' marriage. Nick hatches the perfect plan. They'll fake an engagement to each other. Their act will inspire her parents to save their marriage. And who knows? Maybe this fake engagement could trigger real feelings.
Diving into character, Aly ups the ante on their act, complete with plans for staging a wedding on her parents' boat, duplicating their wedding day. More actors are cast to pose as Nick's family. As the lines between acting and reality blur, these feigned fiancés must choose.
Will this become more than just a play?
Or will they exit stage right--alone?
