No Happy Beginnings

Jared has never felt seen on his birthday, and Ted is still healing from a recent breakup. After a lame birthday celebration the previous night, in a misguided attempt to lift their spirits, they follow a shady tip to a “happy ending” massage parlor. As they make their way to the parlor, tensions rise, and old wounds resurface—resentments, insecurities, and unspoken truths. Caught between impulse and introspection, they question whether they’re chasing relief or running from reality.