Take The Lead

Daniella Laughlin is navigating her identity away from her mother's beauty pageant expectations while dreading the family holiday. When her best friend’s older brother, hockey captain Gabriel Van Helsing, offers to drive her home for Thanksgiving, they concoct a plan to fake date until New Year’s to fend off her mother’s scrutiny. As their pretend romance unfolds, deep-seated feelings surface, challenging both Daniella's insecurities and Gabe's fear of commitment. Together, they must decide if their long-standing friendship can withstand the risks of pursuing true love.