Through a mishap involving a mystical portal and a sign-twirler named , Joe and 22 accidentally return to Earth together. However, there is a twist: 22's soul ends up in Joe's body , while Joe's soul ends up in a therapy cat .

A soul who learns that even the simplest things—like the wind or a conversation—are enough to make life worth living.

After a series of events involving , the meticulous soul-counter from the Great Beyond who is hunting Joe down, both souls are returned to the Great Before. Joe eventually realizes that he was wrong about what a "spark" is—it's not a career or a talent, but simply the readiness to live and appreciate existence.

In his excitement, Joe is distracted and accidentally falls down an open manhole, landing in a coma. His soul is transported to the —a celestial walkway leading toward a bright light. Refusing to die just as his dream is coming true, Joe escapes and ends up in the Great Before (also known as the "You Seminar"), a realm where new souls develop their personalities and "sparks" before being sent to Earth. Întâlnirea cu 22 (Meeting 22)

Joe performs with Dorothea and it is a success, but he feels surprisingly unfulfilled, realizing that achieving his dream didn't change his soul. He chooses to return 22's badge to her so she can finally go to Earth and live. Impressed by his selflessness, the "Jerrys" (the counselors of the Great Before) give Joe a second chance at life. He wakes up in his body, ready to live every moment to the fullest.