Incoming (2024) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Ruby is a perpetually stoned senior who ropes Benj into his scheme to make quick money. He preys on skateboarders who want drugs but can't easily get them, selling them vitamins while pretending they're MDMA. This introduces Benj to the world of sketchy side hustles and creates conflict later when Ruby's dealings catch up with him at the party.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Benj is introduced as Ruby\'s carpool companion who 'frequently appears to be impaired,' establishing his questionable character.

• ruby
• vitamins
• mdma
• skateboarders
• scheme

Benj recalls a midnight snack run where he found Bailey alone in the kitchen. During their awkward conversation, Bailey's nightdress slipped, creating a scandalous moment that Benj interprets as a sign she might be interested in him. This memory fuels his confidence in pursuing her at the party.

Foreshadowing: This nostalgic memory is what motivates Benj to see the party as his opportunity with Bailey.

• bailey
• kitchen
• nightdress
• midnight snack
• benj

Koosh reveals upon arrival that his older brother's strict rules allow only one friend to come inside. Benj immediately persuades Eddie and Connor to let him take that spot, driven by his desire to get closer to Bailey who was already at the party.

Foreshadowing: Koosh convinces his friends to attend earlier, building anticipation before the surprising restriction is revealed.

• koosh
• party
• one person
• brother
• rule

Katrina, extremely intoxicated, mistakes Connor and Eddie's stolen Tesla for her Uber and climbs in. After their chaotic Taco Bell stop, she has a serious mishap in the back seat, described as a 'grotesque turn for the worse', forcing the boys to care for her rather than abandon her.

Foreshadowing: Katrina is introduced as 'notorious for her large social media following' and 'significant intoxication' at the party.

• katrina
• tesla
• uber
• taco bell
• drunk

When Bailey asks Benj to sing at the party, he panics and freezes because he's been trying to reinvent himself from his quirky past. Benj had previously abandoned his childhood habit of dressing up and serenading as Stevie Wonder, wanting to appear more mature. His fear of looking foolish in front of Bailey overcomes his willingness to be genuine.

Foreshadowing: The summary notes Benj 'has outgrown' his Stevie Wonder serenade phase, showing his desire to shed his old identity.

• benj
• bailey
• singing
• stevie wonder
• hesitation
• mature

Mr. Studebaker, a recently separated teacher with no friends, gets drunk at the party and causes chaotic scenes, including accidentally setting himself on fire and falling into the pool. After viral footage of his partying antics surfaces, Principal Hutchens fires him the next day.

Foreshadowing: Mr. Studebaker is introduced as someone 'none of his peers willing to engage with him,' making him vulnerable to the students' invitation.

• mr studebaker
• fired
• party
• viral
• principal hutchens

After Benj publicly sings a Stevie Wonder song to Bailey at the pep rally and gets rejected, she gives him a secret wink as she walks away. This hidden signal indicates she actually does have feelings for him but wasn't comfortable showing affection publicly. Alyssa had earlier told Benj that authenticity is what Bailey truly appreciates.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Benj and Bailey share a 'passionate kiss' during the party chaos, confirming mutual attraction before the public rejection scene.

• bailey
• wink
• pep rally
• stevie wonder
• rejection
• secret

Dennis is Eddie's mother's obnoxious new boyfriend who enjoys picking on Eddie throughout the film. At Eddie's house, Eddie finally stands up to him and asserts himself for the first time, marking a significant character turning point where he stops being the target of Dennis's bullying.

Foreshadowing: Dennis is introduced as 'a rather despicable character who enjoys picking on Eddie,' establishing the dynamic that builds to this confrontation.

• eddie
• dennis
• confrontation
• mother
• boyfriend
• stand up

After the chaotic party, Benj confides in Alyssa at the hospital that he wants to be someone he's not. Alyssa reassures him that authenticity is what Bailey actually appreciates, encouraging him to embrace his true self rather than trying to maintain a manufactured image.

Foreshadowing: This conversation directly leads to Benj's decision to sing publicly at the pep rally, proving Alyssa's advice influenced his character growth.

• alyssa
• benj
• hospital
• authenticity
• true self
• advice

Koosh hopes to impress Gabrielle at his brother's party, but his plans unravel when the police arrive to break up the gathering. During the chaos, Koosh injures himself while attempting to impress her, leaving him alone and disappointed as his romantic pursuit fails.

Foreshadowing: Koosh is motivated throughout to 'live up to the legacy created by his older sibling,' adding pressure to his social ambitions.

• koosh
• gabrielle
• injured
• police
• party
• fail