Hoping for a love story, lonely writer Birdie connects with wealthy grazier Joe on a dating app. Despite a rocky first date, she second-guesses her instincts and agrees to meet him again.

Before a secluded trip, Birdie declines a co-worker's offer to conduct a background check on Joe. When Joe is called away by a family emergency, he arranges a night at a luxury hotel.

Under her psychologist's guidance, Birdie manages her anxiety and accepts Joe's offer to host her family on his boat. However, as the day progresses without Joe showing up, Birdie's long history of failed relationships becomes the topic of amusement.

Birdie interviews Tina's family and learns about her history of being a fantasist. With this revelation, Birdie thinks she understands Joe better when he makes extravagant promises about a grand property he intends to buy for them.

Birdie is excited to celebrate Anton's wedding with Joe by her side. However, their plans fall apart when Joe urgently needs a property deposit. With their future at stake, Birdie scrambles to gather the money.

Joe raids his family, reunites with his girlfriend Kristy, and refuses to sign divorce papers. He negotiates a deal with Allan, faces an altercation at his old school, and scrambles to cancel the auction of his family home.