Milkwater

As the veil of monotony lifts at Noor's baby shower, Milo's existential crisis deepens, casting a shadow over her twentysomething life. The absence of purpose is palpable, like an uninvited guest lingering in the background. When George leaves for a date, the weight of his carefree abandon only exacerbates Milo's sense of disconnection. Seeking solace in the local bar, she stumbles upon Roger, a wise and weathered gay man who has built a life around his beloved drag club. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unlikely friendship, with Milo finding herself drawn to Roger's candor about his long-held desire for a family. Despite repeated attempts at adoption and surrogacy, his dreams have remained unrealized, leaving him aching with a deep sense of loss.

As their bond grows, Milo becomes attuned to Roger's pain and decides to take on the role of surrogate mother. But as they navigate the uncharted waters of parenthood together, Milo finds herself developing feelings for her friend - emotions that Roger, wary of compromising his own desires, struggles to reciprocate. Meanwhile, her relationships with Noor, George, and his boyfriend begin to fray, as if the very fabric of her social network is unraveling. As the pressure builds, Milo must confront the blurred lines between friendship and romance, while also grappling with the weighty responsibilities that come with carrying a child.

In the end, Roger's decision to raise the child on his own forces Milo to reevaluate her own emotional landscape, ultimately leading to a profound understanding of the boundaries she needs to set for herself. With a newfound sense of clarity, she must reconcile her original intentions with the unexpected twists and turns that have become her reality.