In this romantic comedy, the story revolves around a man, a woman, and their beloved dogs. Steven Merritt, a writer fixated on research, is incorrectly assumed to be gay by Rebecca, a young assistant at a veterinary clinic. Seizing the opportunity, Steven pretends to be gay to gather material for his struggling novel. However, his outrageous scheme inevitably goes awry, leading to a series of comedic events as they develop feelings for each other but struggle to reveal their true emotions.