You, Again

Arianna “Ari” Sloane is canvassing for an environmental charity in New York City, a job that she took after her friend Gabe told her that she could make money and practice the improv skills she needs for her desired career as a comedian. A man rudely brushes her off.

She heads to her apartment, where she meets Gabe for casual sex while her roommate, Natalie, is out for the evening. They are surprised when the apartment buzzer rings; she lets in the rude man from earlier, who does not recognize her. He introduces himself as Natalie’s boyfriend, Josh Kestenberg, but Ari is insistent that Natalie doesn’t have a boyfriend. Josh is irritated, as he has bought expensive groceries to show off his skills as a chef.

Ari is delighted as she demands that Josh donate to the environmental charity in exchange for letting him into the apartment. They banter about the danger of Ari letting a stranger into her apartment, but the tone is hostile rather than playful. Ari disputes the seriousness of Josh and Natalie’s relationship, which makes Josh feel insecure, though he tries to hide it. He is shocked when he sees a shirtless Gabe quickly leave the apartment.