Making Babies (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A married couple navigates infertility, medical pressure, family expectations, and an increasingly urgent IVF delivery.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A House Without A Child

Katie and John struggle with repeated negative pregnancy tests while Bird intensifies the pressure for a grandchild. Their marriage begins to feel the strain of infertility.

Key Events

• The Empty Kelly House — Katie and John live in a house that feels too large without a child. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly Location: Kelly house
• Another Negative Test — Another negative pregnancy test deepens the couple's disappointment. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly Location: Kelly house
• Bird Tracks Ovulation — Bird discusses Katie's ovulation schedule and her wish for a grandchild. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Bird Location: Kelly house
• John Defends Marriage — John insists infertility is not the same as impotence and defends their marriage. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Bird Location: Kelly house
• Fertility Treatment Begins — Katie and John decide to pursue treatment with medical guidance. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Fertility clinic

Treatment And Turbulence

The couple begins fertility treatment under Dr. Remis, but Katie's medication causes severe mood swings. Katie also starts a job and tries to manage professional expectations alongside treatment.

Key Events

• Fertility Treatment Begins — Katie and John decide to pursue treatment with medical guidance. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Fertility clinic
• Medication Changes Katie — Katie experiences severe mood swings and unpredictable behavior after taking prescribed medication. Characters: Katie Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Kelly house
• Katie Starts New Job — Katie begins a new job while continuing to manage fertility treatment. Characters: Katie Kelly Location: Katie's workplace
• Vendor Discount Discovery — Katie notices the company can save money through early-payment vendor discounts. Characters: Katie Kelly Location: Katie's workplace
• Executive Presentation Request — Katie is asked to prepare her savings proposal for senior executives. Characters: Katie Kelly Location: Katie's workplace

The IVF Commitment

After three failed IUI rounds, Katie and John are encouraged to commit fully to IVF. They agree enthusiastically despite mounting physical and emotional pressure.

Key Events

• Executive Presentation Request — Katie is asked to prepare her savings proposal for senior executives. Characters: Katie Kelly Location: Katie's workplace
• Three IUI Failures — After years of trying, three unsuccessful IUI rounds leave the couple discouraged. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Fertility clinic
• IVF Recommendation — The couple is urged to find their passion and commit fully to IVF. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Fertility clinic
• The Couple Chooses IVF — Katie and John enthusiastically agree to proceed despite physical and emotional pressure. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly Location: Kelly house
• Treatment Intensifies Desire — IVF medication makes Katie intensely sexual, but John refuses to risk disrupting treatment. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly Location: Kelly house

The Sample Crisis

The IVF process creates an urgent need for John's semen sample. The sample ends up in the vehicle dashboard while John races toward the hospital.

Key Events

• Treatment Intensifies Desire — IVF medication makes Katie intensely sexual, but John refuses to risk disrupting treatment. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly Location: Kelly house
• Sample Deadline Arrives — John must provide a semen sample for doctors to use in fertilizing Katie's eggs. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis Location: Fertility clinic
• Sample Lost In Dashboard — While racing toward the hospital, John discovers the sample in the vehicle's dashboard area. Characters: John Kelly Location: Vehicle
• Police Stop On The Road — Officer Powers stops John, who flees while carrying the unusual container. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Roadside
• The Container Explained — Officer Powers learns that the container holds the sample needed for Katie's treatment. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Roadside

A Five-Minute Rescue

Officer Powers first stops John and then learns why the container matters. He drives John toward the hospital, where the treatment's deadline drives the immediate climax.

Key Events

• The Container Explained — Officer Powers learns that the container holds the sample needed for Katie's treatment. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Roadside
• Officer Changes Course — Officer Powers agrees to drive John to the hospital because the delivery is urgent. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Police vehicle
• The Five-Minute Promise — Powers says the hospital normally takes fifteen minutes but promises to make the trip in five. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Road to hospital
• Urgent Hospital Arrival — John reaches the hospital carrying the sample needed for the fertility procedure. Characters: John Kelly, Officer Powers Location: Hospital
• Sample Delivery Announcement — John urgently announces that he is carrying his semen and that the treatment depends on delivery. Characters: Katie Kelly, John Kelly, Dr. Remis, Officer Powers Location: Hospital

Story Breakdown

• Childless House — Katie and John confront the emotional emptiness of their home and another failed pregnancy attempt.
  • Negative Pregnancy Test — Another negative result renews the couple's disappointment.
  • Grandchild Pressure — Bird tracks Katie's ovulation and repeatedly expresses her wish for a grandchild.
• Marriage Under Strain — Infertility begins to affect the couple's marriage and their emotional stability.
  • John Defends Marriage — John insists infertility is not the same as impotence.
  • Failed Attempts — Constant unsuccessful attempts increase pressure on both partners.
• Medical Intervention — Katie and John enter fertility treatment and face the unpredictable effects of medication.
  • Remis Prescribes Medication — Dr. Remis prescribes medication for Katie's treatment.
  • Mood Swings — The medication causes severe mood swings and unpredictable behavior.
• Work And Treatment — Katie attempts to maintain professional momentum while managing fertility treatment.
  • New Job — Katie starts a new job during the treatment process.
  • Savings Presentation — She identifies early-payment vendor discounts and is asked to present the idea.
• IVF Decision — Three failed IUI rounds push the couple toward a more intensive fertility strategy.
  • Three Failed IUIs — Years of trying and three unsuccessful IUI rounds leave the couple discouraged.
  • Full IVF Commitment — Katie and John agree to commit fully to IVF despite the pressure.
• Treatment Chaos — IVF medication and the need for a timely semen sample create immediate practical and emotional complications.
  • Conflicting Desire — Katie becomes intensely sexual while John refuses to risk disrupting treatment.
  • Dashboard Sample — John's semen sample ends up in the vehicle's dashboard area.
• Roadside Reversal — A traffic stop transforms into an unexpected rescue when Officer Powers understands the medical urgency.
  • John Flees — John flees after Officer Powers stops him on the road.
  • Emergency Escort — Powers agrees to drive John to the hospital after learning the container's purpose.
• Hospital Deadline — The story reaches its immediate climax as John races to deliver the sample needed for Katie's treatment.
  • Five-Minute Promise — Officer Powers promises to make the normally fifteen-minute trip in five.
  • Urgent Announcement — John arrives and announces that he is carrying his semen and that the treatment depends on delivery.

Directed by

Josh F. Huber

Key Cast

• Eliza Coupe — Katie Kelly
• Steve Howey — John Kelly
• Ed Begley Jr. — Dr. Remis
• Elizabeth Rodriguez — Maria
• Bob Stephenson — Gordon