Three to Tango

As architects Oscar Novak and Peter Steinberg embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design a lavish cultural center for influential businessman Charles Newman, they find themselves entangled in a web of misunderstandings. Unbeknownst to them, Newman has orchestrated a publicity stunt by pitting them against their former colleagues, the renowned Decker and Strauss. Upon meeting Oscar and Peter, Newman mistakenly assumes that the duo shares a romantic relationship - an assumption that proves particularly problematic for Oscar, as he is straight but Peter is openly gay.

Under the false impression that Oscar is gay, Newman entrusts him with keeping a watchful eye on his mistress, Amy, ensuring she doesn't fraternize with his wife, Olivia. As Oscar and Amy spend more time together, he finds himself smitten with her charm, but she remains oblivious to his genuine affections, convinced that he is gay. To maintain the charade and avoid professional repercussions, Oscar must continue to pretend to be in a same-sex relationship, much to his growing frustration.

The situation becomes increasingly absurd when a newspaper article falsely portrays Oscar and Peter's supposed partnership, prompting Oscar to deflect advances from curious gay men while trying to convince those close to him that he is merely playing the part. Amy, still under the impression that Oscar is gay, even sets him up on a disastrous date with her ex-boyfriend, football player Kevin Cartwright. With impressive poise, Oscar manages to deflect the awkwardness by claiming his affections lie elsewhere.

As Oscar and Peter's bond with Newman deepens, they receive the coveted commission for the cultural center. However, amidst the celebration, Oscar is blindsided by the revelation that he has also been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Gay Professional Man of the Year award, courtesy of Newman's well-intentioned but misguided decision to announce his winner after the ceremony.

As the evening wore on, a sense of unease settled over Amy following her awkward encounter with Olivia at the party. Seeking solace in the company of Oscar, they headed to a local bar, where Amy's discomfort only grew after nearly sharing a romantic moment with him. Her frustration eventually boiled over, prompting a heated exchange between the two as Oscar bluntly stated that her relationship with Newman had no future. Amy countered by pointing out that Oscar himself was hardly in a position to critique her love life, given his inability to muster up the courage to go on a date since they met. With their emotions running high, the tension dissipated as Amy left the bar, leaving Oscar to stew in his own regret.

The days that followed found Oscar grappling with his own secrets and lies. As he attended the prestigious award ceremony for Gay Professional Man of the Year, he initially continued his charade, trying to blend in with the crowd. However, as he gazed out at the sea of faces before him, something shifted within him. Instead of delivering a rehearsed speech, Oscar launched into a heartfelt address about the courage it takes to be truthful, even when the stakes are high. As he spoke, his words were met with thunderous applause, and in that moment, Oscar decided to come clean - revealing his heterosexuality and confessing his love for Amy. The crowd erupted into cheers once more as Oscar rushed offstage, only to find himself confronted by a furious Amy, who had just been punched in the face by Newman. As she stormed out of the venue, Oscar was left feeling both regretful and relieved.

In the aftermath of the ceremony, Peter awkwardly accepted his prize - a date with Kevin - but it was clear that his heart wasn't in it. Meanwhile, back at the restaurant where Amy and Oscar had shared their first meal together, Amy arrived to confront her former friend about his deception. After verifying that there were no more secrets between them, she acknowledged her own feelings for him and the two shared a passionate kiss.

As the credits rolled, Olivia revealed to Newman that she had been aware of Oscar's true nature all along, and that he and Peter had done a better job than they could have ever hoped. The revelation only served to underscore the power of honesty and the importance of being true to oneself.