While You Were Sleeping

Lucy intervenes when Peter is shoved onto the Chicago 'L' tracks and pulls him to safety. She accompanies the unconscious man to the hospital, staying by his side as doctors treat him. A nurse overhears Lucy muttering that she was going to marry him, sparking rumors that she is his fiancée.

News of Lucy being Peter’s fiancée circulates around the hospital after the overheard remark. The Callaghans assume she is the fiancée and welcome her as part of the family’s hopeful future. Lucy carries the weight of the lie, feeling more isolated the longer the misunderstanding lasts.

During a visit, Lucy opens up about feeling lonely and sharing reasons tied to her parents. Peter listens with care, offering warmth. Saul overhears the confession and resolves to guard the secret, recognizing Lucy’s vulnerability.

Saul makes the choice not to reveal Lucy’s confession to the Callaghans. He understands that Lucy isn't malicious, only frightened. His quiet support keeps the lie intact for the moment.

Lucy spends a belated Christmas with the Callaghans and meets Peter's younger brother Jack. She learns about their warmth and family ties, which draws her in. A spark begins to form between Lucy and Jack as she spends more time with them.

Lucy and Jack start spending time together, sharing conversations and small adventures. Their bond deepens into affection, offering Lucy a sense of belonging she’s lacked. Jack supports her as she navigates the complicated situation.

At a friend's New Year’s Eve party, Jack accidentally announces Lucy’s supposed pregnancy. The crowd misreads the situation, creating tension and confusion. Lucy is caught between her growing feelings and the mounting misunderstandings.

Ashley's follow-up messages on Peter’s answering machine indicate she is moving forward with the engagement. The messages complicate Lucy’s situation and blur the lines of who belongs with Peter. The love triangle grows more tangled as each party pursues their own path.

After New Year’s, Peter awakens unable to remember Lucy or recent events. The amnesia adds a new layer of uncertainty to everyone’s relationships. Lucy’s attempt to reveal the truth is hindered by the family’s doubts and his memory loss.

With Peter’s memory unreliable, Lucy navigates carefully as Saul’s quiet loyalty prevents any straightforward disclosure. The dynamic keeps Lucy from resolving the truth and forces her to improvise within the tangled web of affection. The situation tests Lucy’s resolve and honesty.

Lucy decides to tell Peter the truth about her feelings and the mistaken engagement. Moved by her honesty, Peter grows closer to Lucy despite his memory loss. He proposes again, signaling a potential reconciliation, even as Lucy’s heart remains torn toward Jack.

Jack tells his father he would rather make furniture than take over the family business. This clarifies Jack’s own path and frees Lucy from a potential obstacle in their romance. The family begins to rally around Jack’s choice and Lucy’s evolving relationships.

During the ceremony, Lucy blurts out an objection and declares she loves Jack. Ashley and her husband react with objections, and the mood turns chaotic. Lucy leaves the ceremony, still torn between two men and the truth she has not fully spoken.

Later, Jack places an engagement ring in Lucy’s CTA booth and proposes in front of many Callaghans. They marry and leave for a honeymoon, fulfilling Lucy’s dream of visiting Florence, Italy. The couple begins their life together with a shared sense of adventure.

On their honeymoon, Lucy reflects on the past and tells Peter that she fell in love with Jack 'while you were sleeping.' The line crystallizes the film’s emotional pivot and closes the loop on Lucy’s journey. The couple starts a new life together with Frank, hopeful hearts.