While You Were Sleeping

In a bustling Chicago winter, Lucy Eleanor Moderatz diligently works at the Randolph/Wabash station, secretly harboring feelings for a charming commuter named Peter Callaghan. Her quiet admiration sets the stage for a life-altering series of events that follow.

On Christmas Day, Lucy bravely saves Peter from an oncoming train after he is pushed onto the tracks by muggers. This heroic act not only alters the course of their lives but also leads to Peter falling into a comatose state.

While Peter is hospitalized, Lucy expresses her feelings with the words, 'I was going to marry him.' A nurse misinterprets this as a sign of engagement, leading Peter's family to believe that Lucy is his fiancée.

As Lucy becomes entwined in the Callaghan family's life, she feels the warmth of their affection and grapples with the burden of keeping her secret. Particularly attuned to Peter's grandmother, Elsie, Lucy refrains from revealing the truth about her relationship status.

During her hospital visits, Lucy confesses her secret feelings for Peter, unaware that Saul, Peter’s godfather, overhears her. Saul, recognizing Lucy's loneliness after her parents' passing, vows to protect her secret and shield them both from the truth.

Lucy enjoys a heartfelt belated Christmas with the Callaghan family, growing fond of their eccentricities and warmth. It is during this time that she meets Peter’s younger brother, Jack, who is managing the family furniture business.

Initially skeptical, Jack begins to be charmed by Lucy, leading to a deepening bond forged through shared laughter and dreams. Their enchanting connection presents Lucy with a quandary between her loyalty to Peter and her emerging feelings for Jack.

Jack mistakenly announces that Lucy is pregnant during a New Year's Eve celebration, leading to a confrontation that reveals their unresolved frustrations. Meanwhile, Peter’s ex-girlfriend, Ashley, complicates matters by trying to reconnect with him.

As the new year begins, Peter wakes up from his coma, facing a diagnosis of amnesia. Lucy’s attempts to navigate the messy situation are complicated by the family's misconceptions about her supposed pregnancy.

Saul guides Peter in understanding the significance of women like Lucy, encouraging him to cherish his relationships. Simultaneously, Lucy grapples with her feelings, knowing she cannot betray Peter yet feeling drawn to Jack.

Determined to tell the truth, Lucy returns to the hospital only to be surprised by Peter’s declaration of love and another marriage proposal. While Peter's affection grows, Lucy realizes her heart truly belongs to Jack.

As Lucy prepares for her wedding with Jack, she is torn by uncertainty. Jack confronts her moments before the ceremony, urging her to reconsider her choice, rekindling her internal battle about love and commitment.

Just as Lucy begins to vocalize her true feelings to the family, Ashley crashes the wedding, demanding to halt the ceremony. This unexpected turn leaves Lucy feeling lost and questioning her future.

In a meaningful moment later on, Jack proposes to Lucy using an engagement ring placed in the fare token tray at her booth. This simple yet heartwarming gesture deepens their connection as they prepare to embark on a new adventure together.

Lucy and Jack's journey culminates with a romantic getaway to Florence, a city that has always captured Lucy's dreams. As they explore sunlit piazzas and cobblestone streets, their love flourishes, filled with stories waiting to unfold.