Vi works at the front desk of a hotel where she greets guests, refills cucumber water and tries to evade her bubbly blond coworker, Rachel. Little does Vi know her life is about to be permanently transformed when she agrees to a night out with Rachel. In the alley outside the bar, Vi discovers a strange blob --- a small living creature with beady black eyes. But the blob is no ordinary pet. Becoming increasingly sentient, it begins to grow, shift shape and obey Vi’s commands. As the entity continues to change, Vi is struck with a daring idea: she’ll mold the creature into her ideal partner. But when Vi’s desire to be loved unconditionally threatens to spiral out of control, she is forced to confront her lonely childhood, her aloof ex-boyfriend and the racial marginalization that has defined her relationships --- a journey of self-discovery that teaches her it’s impossible to control those you love.