Character Relationship Map: Date and Switch

Characters

• Michael (played by Nicholas Braun) — protagonist

  Michael is one of the two central best friends. After breaking up with Ava, he makes a pact with Matty involving sex before prom, but struggles when Matty comes out as gay. He later betrays Matty by o...

• Matty (played by Hunter Cope) — protagonist

  Matty is Michael's best friend and the other central protagonist. He breaks up with Em, comes out as gay, and begins relationships with Em and Greg while trying to preserve his friendship with Michael...

• Greg (played by Zach Cregger) — supporting

  Greg is a young man who first meets Michael and Matty after hitting Michael's car, leading to a fight. He later develops a relationship with Matty and becomes Michael's prom date. At prom, Michael def...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Matty → Greg (Romantic Interest) — Greg becomes Matty's romantic connection during the friendship crisis.

  Matty meets Greg, has fun with him, and is later seen making out with Greg at a construction site.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Michael → Greg (Physical Conflict) — Their first interaction is openly hostile and physical.

  Greg hits Michael's car, and Michael and Greg get into a fight outside the gay club.

• Michael → Matty (Social Best Friends) — Their long-standing friendship is the emotional foundation of the story.

  The plot explicitly identifies Michael and Matty as best friends, and their friendship began through a fourth-grade play.

Story Analysis

Two best friends move from insecurity and betrayal toward honesty, acceptance, and renewed friendship.

Plot Progression

1. A Pact Under Pressure — Michael and Matty begin as best friends who make a sexual pact. Matty's coming out challenges Michael's assumptions and destabilizes their friendship.
2. Clubs And Collisions — The friends visit gay clubs while trying to continue their old routine. A car collision and fight introduce Greg into Michael's increasingly unsettled life.
3. Awkward New Bonds — Michael struggles with failed relationships and personal disappointment. Matty develops a connection with Greg, forcing Michael to confront changes he cannot control.
4. The Friendship Breaks — Michael and Matty briefly reconcile, but a painful disclosure triggers further resentment. Michael's drunken decision to out Matty drives their conflict to its lowest point.
5. Prom And Acceptance — At prom, Michael publicly supports Greg and reconnects with Matty through their childhood song. They leave the prom, share the brownie, and celebrate together at a gay club.