Love Scene

Love Scene is the second episode of the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. It aired on July 14, 2023 on Prime Video.

Synopsis[]

Belly joins Jeremiah on an important search, but when tension over their past threatens to get in the way, they have to find a way to heal their rift in order to help Conrad.

Plot[]

In a flashback, Belly escapes from her home and to meet up with Conrad. They have planned a secret getaway to Cousins Beach to spend time together over the Christmas break. On the drive over, Conrad reveals to Belly his decision to switch his major to Biology because he wants to go pre-med.

In present, Belly is on a bus headed to Conrad's college campus after Jeremiah told her he's been missing. When she arrives on campus, she meets up with Jeremiah, who is distressed over his brother's sudden disappearance. Things are awkward between them but they keep finding Conrad as their focus. The two visit Conrad's dorm where they run into Conrad's roommate, who is surprised to see two random people in his room. Jeremiah explains that he spoke to him on the phone earlier and the roommate realizes who he is.

According to Conrad's roommate, Trusky, Conrad said something about "cousins". Conrad also asked Trusky to take notes in Biology class for him. Jeremiah and Belly are confused that Conrad would put his academic record at risk. Belly and Jeremiah deduce that Conrad is at the house in Cousins Beach so they head out to find him.

Jeremiah tells Belly he doesn't need her and he will go on his own. Belly knows Jeremiah more than most people in her life and knows he still wants her to come. She insists and gets in the car to go with him.

Meanwhile, Steven and Laurel decide to go out for breakfast after realizing that there is no food at home. Laurel tells Steven she has decided to go to this booksellers' meet and greet. She asks him if he wants to help her find an outfit for the event and Steven passes. The two of them discuss Belly's struggles in school. Steven suggests that Laurel should give Belly some space.

At a bookstore, Steven runs into Taylor, who covers for Belly (who told Steven she was with Taylor after her break up with Milo). However, Steven's intuition tells him that something is wrong as Taylor's dishonesty becomes apparent. Eventually, Taylor admits that Belly has gone to Cousins Beach with Jeremiah to find Conrad and asks Steven to refrain from getting involved, believing that Belly needs to do this on her own. Steven is confused because he didn't think they were in contact anymore.

On the road trip, Jeremiah and Belly sit in uncomfortable silence, the tension between them palpable. Jeremiah avoids discussing his grief, and when a tire goes flat, their frustration erupts into an argument on the side of the road. Jeremiah is still deeply hurt by what transpired last summer, when Belly cheated on him with his own brother and he was forced to pretend everything was fine.

In her defense, Belly explains that she thought Jeremiah had moved on from their relationship. She apologizes for abandoning him when he needed her most and they reconcile with a hug. Belly acknowledges her mistakes and desires to make amends as soon as possible.

As they get closer to the summer house, Belly's stomach grumbles. Jeremiah tells her they're near one of their favorite restaurants so they stop by the eat something.

In a flashback, Belly reminisces about her getaway she had with Conrad. She thought back to the two of them running on the snow-covered beach and sharing intimate moments by the warm fireplace.

In present, Belly and Jeremiah finally reach the summer home. Jeremiah runs into the house and finds Conrad. They start arguing. Just as Belly enters the room, Conrad announces that the summer house is up for sale. Conrad is surprised and confused to see Belly there.