Gigi & Nate

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As the sun sets on the Gibson family's cherished Fourth of July weekend at their summer retreat in the idyllic town of Happy Days, North Carolina, tragedy strikes when Nate Gibson (no age specified) suddenly collapses after taking the plunge into the lake. Rushed to a local hospital, his condition is so precarious that his mother, Claire (no age specified), insists on airlifting him to a renowned medical facility in Nashville, Tennessee.

There, doctors diagnose Nate with meningitis and deliver devastating news: his condition is likely terminal. His brain swelling has triggered seizures, leaving him comatose. His big sister Katy (no age specified) sternly reminds him that he doesn't have permission to give up the fight for life.

Four years later, Nate has miraculously survived but finds himself confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic in Nashville. The weight of his circumstances plunges him into a deep depression, and he attempts to end it all. Claire turns to Cebus, an organization specializing in training animals to serve as emotional support companions, and they introduce Nate to Gigi, a capuchin rescued from a California petting zoo.

Initially, Gigi struggles to adapt to her new living space and takes time to venture out of her shell and interact physically with Nate. When Katy returns from college, she's less than thrilled about the situation. The family dog, Banjo, creates chaos by getting loose and chasing Gigi, leaving their home in disarray.

Nate overhears his parents arguing over him and Gigi, prompting him to suggest returning her. To everyone's surprise, Gigi begins to play a crucial role in Nate's rehabilitation exercises, lifting his spirits and offering hope.

As Gigi accompanies Nate on outings into town, a local animal rights activist captures video footage of the duo at a grocery store. Lori, a young woman Nate met during his initial hospitalization, reenters his life when she invites them to a college party. The attention they receive sparks controversy, as their outing goes viral.

The Americans For Animal Protection (AFAP) organization takes notice and holds a protest outside the Gibson home, threatening to fight for a ban on capuchins serving as service animals. A hearing is granted, and despite Nate's impassioned plea, the ruling favors AFAP, forcing him to relinquish Gigi.

As the tension between Nate's mother and Gigi's cage reaches a boiling point, Nate's grandmother stumbles upon a pivotal article revealing North Carolina's groundbreaking legislation, allowing capuchins like Gigi to be recognized as authorized service animals. Seizing this opportunity, the family makes the bold decision to relocate back to their roots in North Carolina. The passage of time brings new beginnings, and exactly one year later, during a sweltering Fourth of July barbecue at their newly settled home, Nate takes center stage, announcing his remarkable achievement: a full-ride acceptance to a prestigious college that not only acknowledges the unique bond between him and Gigi but also welcomes her as an integral component of his academic journey.