Taylor (Belly’s best friend) arrives, and the vibes are… off. Taylor is protective, a bit jealous, and honestly, a much-needed reality check for Belly.
(Focusing more on the grief and the Susannah storyline). [S1E5] Tan Lines
Belly finally realizes that she’s using Cam to distract herself from the Fisher brothers. Their breakup is remarkably mature for 16-year-olds. Cam knows he’s the "palate cleanser," and he exits with his dignity intact. Taylor (Belly’s best friend) arrives, and the vibes
If Conrad is the brooding storm, Jeremiah is the sunshine—but in this episode, the sunshine starts to burn. Jeremiah is tired of being the "golden retriever" brother. Belly finally realizes that she’s using Cam to
This marks Belly’s transition from wanting a boyfriend to wanting the boy (even if she isn't sure which one yet). 3. Jeremiah’s Move
This episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty —titled —is basically the deep breath before the plunge. It’s the halfway point of the season, and it’s where the "summer magic" starts to get messy.