A divorced comedian falls for her new friend who admires her and supports her, until she puts him in her material.

SYNOPSIS:

Pete seeks out new guests for his divorce podcast and finds Marie, a fiery divorced comic using her self expression to heal through humor. After he interviews her they stay in touch and become friends. Living 3000 miles apart, they stay in touch and develop a friendship. Each day they talk for hours and enjoy each other's virtual company. The chemistry between them grows but their long distance keeps Pete hesitant to act on anything. Marie heads to LA for a comedy tour and they finally meet. Their chemistry becomes consummated and it becomes a week long romance. Marie leaves LA on cloud 9, feeling like she has found "the one". When she gets back to New York she asks him why they are not pursuing this as a real relationship. Pete becomes defensive and cold telling her "I'll never be your boyfriend". Out of frustration and disappointment Marie puts him in her material. Pete notices the material on a link in her social media and when he sees it, makes a decision that may end any hopes of their future as friends or more.

PETE AND MARIE