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As the sun set over the New Jersey suburbs, twelve-year-old Andrew took a bold step by asking a party hostess out on a date - only to be met with a resounding rejection due to their age disparity. A decade later, Andrew's girlfriend Maya had departed for Barcelona, leaving him feeling adrift. However, his fortunes took a turn when he was invited to take his twelve-year-old brother David to a bat mitzvah celebration. There, he stumbled upon Domino, a charismatic matriarch, and her autistic daughter Lola. Despite the whispers and rumors circulating about Domino among their peers, Andrew's easygoing nature won over the mothers in attendance, who offered him a gig as a party starter at future bar and bat mitzvahs. Dubbing himself the Jig Conductor, Andrew set his sights on using the earnings to reunite with Maya in Barcelona.

However, his fledgling career was soon derailed when he was stripped of his DJ duties for standing up to a bully targeting Lola. It was during this low point that Andrew stumbled upon Domino, her face streaked with tears and blood, in the restroom. With Domino's consent, Andrew helped her clean up and drove them home, where she revealed the truth about her recent miscarriage. As their bond deepened, Domino offered Andrew a job as Lola's sitter, and they shared a romantic moment. But Andrew's impulsive nature soon led him to indulge in a physical encounter with his friend Macy.

The following day, Andrew found himself lost in thought as he conversed with David and pursued an internship opportunity. Meanwhile, his mind began to wander to the possibility that Maya was moving on without him, comforted by his mother's words of wisdom. As the days passed, Andrew continued to form a strong bond with Lola, eventually earning the trust to perform a soothing scratch on her back - a privilege previously reserved for Domino alone. When he finally caught up with Domino and her fiancé Joseph, their gloomy demeanor hinted at deeper issues simmering beneath the surface, leaving Andrew to ponder his own future amidst the uncertainty surrounding those around him.

As fate would have it, Andrew lands an internship that sets the stage for a series of pivotal moments in his life. In a tender exchange, he shares a romantic kiss with Domino, who opens up about her engagement to Joseph, revealing a deeper emotional connection between them. Back at home, Andrew's relationship with his brother David takes a turn for the worse as they clash in an argument that hints at underlying tensions.

Meanwhile, Joseph delivers a devastating blow by firing Andrew from his role as Lola's sitter, further straining their dynamics. As Andrew navigates this challenging situation, he inadvertently stumbles upon a potential first kiss between David and someone special, but ultimately decides to intervene when he witnesses a group of kids bullying Lola at the local park.

The stakes escalate during a raucous bar mitzvah celebration, where Andrew's family gets into a heated altercation with some rowdy partygoers. Amidst this chaos, Andrew must confront his own feelings and make a difficult confession to Domino, who ultimately rejects his romantic advances, revealing her unwavering commitment to Joseph.

As the dust settles, Joseph shows unexpected gratitude towards Andrew for taking care of his family, prompting Andrew to re-evaluate his priorities. He decides against making the trip to Barcelona and instead chooses to take control of his life by planning a fresh start. The bittersweet goodbye between Andrew and Domino serves as a poignant reminder to live life to its fullest before making any long-term commitments.

Six months down the line, Domino and Joseph tie the knot, while Andrew finds solace in letting loose with his friends at a lively bar, savoring the freedom that comes with embracing change.