Here’s the Plan

Kat and Doug, a dog and cat respectively, have recently tied the knot and settle into a small, aging house that feels cozy yet a little worn by time. They share a simple but earnest dream: open their own bakery and keep their love thriving “forever.” The two walk through this plan with a gentle optimism—Kat as a steady, practical force in an ad agency setting and Doug as a supportive partner who hesitantly agrees to the baking venture. Their first real test comes in the kitchen, where they bake cupcakes that turn their home into a warm, scented haven. But disaster strikes when the oven suddenly cracks, turning their dream moment into a scramble for a solution.

With the dream moment slipping away, they pivot to practicalities, taking on jobs to cover the damages. Kat steps into a role as an ad agency assistant, and Doug finds work as a coffee barista. They promise each other they’ll quit once they’ve saved enough to repair the damage, a vow that keeps hope intact as they juggle work and life. The couple purchases a new oven, but the appliance proves to be too large for their snug kitchen. In the process of fitting the oversized gadget into their home, they accidentally break two ceramic dolls that bore the twins’ wedding image—a symbolic crack that foreshadows the strain to come. The incident deepens their resolve to work hard and renovate their space, pushing them to grow their careers: Kat climbs onto the ad agency’s board, while Doug earns a promotion to manager. Their home expands to accommodate the life they’re building, but the constant workload begins to erode the joy of baking they once shared.

Six years drift by in a quiet, relentless rhythm. Kat discovers the still-broken ceramic dolls during a routine search for a forgotten memento, and a renewed sense of anniversary is sparked—one that prompts them to come home early, hoping to bake together again. But life has other plans. Kat gets delayed at work, aiding a colleague, while Doug sits at the dinner table with the dolls repaired, feeling the weight of time. When he suggests quitting, Kat resists, insisting they’re financially secure and that their plan has to work. Doug heads upstairs, and a small accident shifts the mood—the table is bumped and the beloved dolls shatter once more. The incident marks the beginning of a cooling storm in their marriage, as affection wanes and routine takes precedence over romance.

In a bid to salvage what remains, Kat tries to uplift Doug with cupcakes, only to discover they taste like a hollow reminder of the life they intended to build. Doug, weary and disappointed, makes the difficult decision to end things. He packs up his belongings, preparing to leave, but Kat suddenly taps back into what first drew them together: baking. She stops him with a rekindled, stubborn hope and invites him to a dramatic literal and metaphorical reset—she drags a sledgehammer across a wall, reshaping their space to make room for a fresh start. The couple embraces, their love re-centered and renewed. The film closes with a vision of their shared life: a new apartment above their own bakery, looking out over the future as they plan what comes next, hand in hand.

After the credits roll, a small, quiet image lingers: the ceramic dolls are repaired again, placed beside their wedding photo, a hopeful reminder that some bonds, even when tested, can be mended and kept close.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:07