He Said, She Said

Dan and Lorie work as writers for the Baltimore Sun, with Dan handling obituaries and Lorie covering weddings. They soon become rival columnists on the editorial pages, and their opposing views spark witty clashes. The growing tension hints at a complicated relationship beneath the competition.

Dan is introduced as a womanizer and commitment-phobe who flaunts his freedom. He flirts with women, and even reads humor into menu items that hint at settling down, which Lorie notices with a mix of frustration and amusement.

As their professional relationship deepens, Lorie helps Dan hide from a woman he has jilted, signaling a shift from adversaries to confidants. This small act foreshadows the personal bond that will test their resolve later.

Dan and Lorie begin to realize their feelings as they spend time getting to know each other. Lorie orchestrates their first close encounter and a dinner together, presenting it as if she is avoiding another man.

The couple relocates to a new office as columnists. Lorie tells Dan she loves him, but he cannot say it back, signaling emotional barriers. He seeks therapy to address his reluctance, yet remains unable to utter the words.

Dan eventually confesses his love for Lorie while she is sleeping, and she overhears him, leaving her staggered. The moment reveals the depth of his fear of commitment and the fragility of their budding romance.

A morning talk show appearance brings their dynamic to a broader audience and sparks a TV offer. A local channel proposes a point-counterpoint program that will present their opposing views on civic issues.

The film is structured in two halves; the first follows Dan’s perspective of the three years leading up to the on-air moment, showing their relationship from rivals to lovers. The second half shifts to Lorie’s viewpoint, revealing her version of events and the challenges they face.

Moments before stepping on stage, they argue in the green room. Lorie learns Dan has heard from Linda and had lunch with her, fueling jealousy and doubts about marriage.

On the day of what is meant to be their last show, Dan pre-records his rebuttal while Lorie delivers a live redo addressing the previous day’s topic about merging highways, a veiled reference to their relationship. A mug gag becomes a subtle symbol of their banter, with hints about cleaning the bottom of a mug tying into their dynamic.

During the broadcast, Dan’s prerecorded rebuttal unexpectedly reverses his stance, suggesting he now accepts the proposal. He then apologizes to Lorie and asks for another chance, signaling a shift in their relationship.

Dan reappears on stage and the couple embraces, sealing their reconciliation on air. Their romance moves from public feud to a hopeful future together, blending personal commitment with professional partnership.