Lucy in the Sky

Lucy Cola returns from her first journey into space. This experience leaves her feeling a profound disconnection from her life back on Earth, stirring an overwhelming sense of longing for the cosmos.

Despite NASA's insistence on adhering to a therapeutic recovery plan, Lucy chooses to ignore their advice. She rigorously pushes herself both physically and mentally, eager to hasten her return to space travel.

During her recovery, Lucy encounters Erin Eccles, a younger astronaut. Erin's presence intensifies Lucy's feelings of restlessness and further ignites her urgency to return to space.

Lucy enters into a forbidden romance with Mark Goodwin, a veteran astronaut. As the affair develops, Lucy becomes increasingly discontented with her husband Drew and the monotony of her ordinary life.

While undergoing underwater training, Lucy is consumed by jealousy and nearly drowns. Strangely calm amid the chaos, she feels a momentary thrill which quickly dissipates once she discovers Mark's infidelity with Erin.

Lucy's world takes a tragic turn when her grandmother, Nana Holbrook, passes away unexpectedly. This loss plunges her even deeper into grief and exacerbates the tensions with her husband.

In a heart-wrenching confrontation at a bowling alley, Lucy's emotional facade finally crumbles, revealing the turmoil she has been hiding. Her husband's growing concerns over her erratic behavior come to a head during this encounter.

NASA addresses Lucy about her near-drowning incident and her refusal to attend therapy sessions. This escalates the pressure she feels and leads to a devastating realization about her future with the agency.

In a desperate move, Lucy hacks into Mark’s computer, discovering incriminating emails. The emails reveal his ongoing affair with Erin and expose Mark’s attempts to advocate against Lucy's future missions.

After uncovering the truth about Mark and Erin, Lucy's mental state deteriorates. Feeling utterly defeated, she is consumed by paranoia, realizing that Erin has been selected for an upcoming mission instead of her.

Joined by her niece, Lucy embarks on a chaotic journey across the country. Haunted by her grandmother's presence, she leaves disturbed voicemails for NASA, struggling to cope with her spiraling emotions.

In a calculated disguise, Lucy follows Mark and Erin at the airport. The encounter leads to a tearful confrontation, where Lucy's emotions boil over and result in an explosive reaction.

As Lucy's grip on reality slips away, she attempts to escape but is ultimately apprehended by law enforcement. This chaotic culmination marks a pivotal moment in her psychological decline.

Three years after the storm of her life, Lucy has entered a period of quiet reflection. She attends a school presentation where her niece speaks, showcasing her growth and transformation since those tumultuous days.

In a serene moment, Lucy embraces her new role as a beekeeper, representing her return to calm and stability. She closes a hive with a gentle satisfaction, symbolizing her newfound peace amidst nature.