Become confused by narrative — and freak out? (4,3,4)

I believe the answer is:

lose the plot

This clue is a double definition.

'become confused by narrative' is the first definition.
(as in being unable to follow a plot)

'freak out?' is the second definition.
(both can mean to go crazy)

'and' is the link.

(Another definition for lose the plot that I've seen is " Go mad".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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