Previously on Cruel Summer...
You would be okay if I hooked up with Luke?
Yeah, go for it.
Being a computer nerd has its advantages.
In boarding school, your friends become like your family.
At least Lisa did.
Cuba Libre, please?
It was the first drink I had with Lisa,
and she's my best friend.
- What happened? - Old pipes.
Guess they just gave out.
- It's $5,000. - But we can't take it.
You should have taken my money.
She just whipped it out like it was no big deal,
like it was nothing to her.
Yeah, I get it.
How? A window gets smashed here
and it's fixed overnight, like nothing happened.
I mean, it's the same for Isabella,
if something goes wrong, then somebody just writes a check.
Anything good?
Uh, no, no, just junk mail.
Why don't we just claim diplomatic immunity and get on a plane?
I'm afraid that would look very bad.
Especially after what happened
in St. Barts last winter.
Luke was the love of your life,
but your relationship was never the same
when you found out you were pregnant.
He rejected the idea of a baby with you.
So you killed him.
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"Hey, Lisa. I'm having the most epic summer."
"The Landrys are incredible,
all I could ever want in a family."
"Megan and I are getting so close."
"If the three of us were together,
it'd be out of control."
"Luke's sweet... a real American boy."
"Today we're all going to 'Christmas in July.'"
"You'd make fun of it with me if you were here."
"I wish you were."
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This is amazing.
- _ - I remember that one.
Thanks so much.
It's not fancy or anything, but...
No, it's... it's perfect.
Santa left yours behind the chair.
Whoa.
They said that it was the latest hi-res LCD screen or something.
It looks so professional.
Wait, um... is it... is it the wrong kind?
The geeks at Circuit City, like, promised that this was...
No, no, it's great. Really.
It's...
It's just so expensive.
Well, yeah, I...
I wanted to get you something amazing.
It is. Thank you.
Uh... I'm gonna go set it up.
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You said you'd talk to me before you told anyone!
I had to strike back after they found your money in the cabin.
That was a huge blow.
I told you, someone planted it there.
Isabella...
It's the truth.
The money and the bag were both still in the Airstream
before they found Luke's body.
Then they just...
disappeared.
Someone's trying to frame me,
to make me look guilty.
All the more reason for me to stay one step ahead of them.
We both know you have a lot to hide.
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Okay, Ned, three fish sandwiches to go
and four extra containers of mustard.
You asked for two but you always end up wanting more.
You know me too well.
Don't know what I'd do without you.
Did Captain Cray Cray just hit on you?
No. God, no.
He's just lonely. Needs someone to talk to.
Hmm. Maybe you're his special someone.
More like I'm the only one with the patience to deal with him.
And now he won't let anyone else serve him.
First Jeff, now him... you are on fire, girl.
You're such a dork.
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Hey.
The monitor's amazing. It's so clear.
It's too much.
I get it.
But, like, you deserve it.
I... I can't compete with that.
We just have very different budgets.
I know, but...
you don't have to.
Oh, is, uh... is Luke coming over?
Uh, we never really made a plan.
Hmm.
Things are good between the two of you, though, right?
I mean, they've been better.
Wanna check out the Christmas lights in the town?
Uh, actually I have to work.
But it's... it's Christmas.
I-I thought we were gonna spend the day together.
I know, I told Jerry I'd pick up a shift.
I need the money.
Cool. Raincheck then.
Count on it.
I'm sorry.
How'd you find out?
I saw the test in your bathroom...
on New Year's.
Wow.
Didn't know "ride or die"
included digging through my trash.
We were in a bad place,
I wanted to know why.
To understand.
Pretty convenient that the news
took the heat off of your money being found at the cabin.
That was my lawyer's move, not mine.
You really expect me to believe that?
It's the truth.
That's a line that I wouldn't have crossed.
Because of what, girl code?
"Ride or die" still means something to me.
Bullshit.
You can blame me or hate me all you want...
but we're tied in this together.
The more that they find out about you
on the night that Luke disappeared,
the more that they find out about me.
I haven't given up on our friendship.
You're completely delusional.
Our friendship died a long time ago.
And there's nothing you can do or say to resuscitate it.
Is Jeff meeting us later?
No, he's spending the day with his family on Whidbey Island.
Hmm.
You guys have been seeing each other a lot lately.
Have you made it official?
What, you mean, like, is he my boyfriend?
Among other things.
Uh... I don't know.
Trouble in paradise?
Not at all, I mean...
he's cute and nice and smart.
But...
I'm having fun, I just...
I don't think he's my soulmate or anything.
Yeah, Luke definitely does not like
seeing the two of you together.
What?
It's written all over his face.
I think you're seeing things.
I don't think so.
Are you sure there's nothing between you two?
Oh, my God, no, no, for the hundredth time.
It's not like that with us.
Okay. It just feels like there's more of a vibe between you two
than me and him or you and Jeff.
We're old friends.
That's all.
Seriously, if you're picking up on anything, it's just history.
Okay.
But you could tell me if you did...
have feelings.
I know. But I don't.
Okay.
Who's that?
Thank you for saying so. Oh, here they are.
Isabella, honey, you've got a visitor!
Surprise.
Trevor?
Izz.
I had a layover in Seattle.
I only had your address, so I couldn't call.
Hmm.
I can't believe you're here.
Trevor was telling me you know each other from Switzerland?
Yeah. Yeah, he's, uh, he's Lisa's older brother.
Oh.
Hey, I'm Megan.
Um... Trevor.
- Nice to meet you. - Yeah.
You should stay for lunch.
Yeah. That'd be great.
Oh, I don't want to bother you, Debbie...
It's no bother!
You guys must have a lot to catch up on.
And we can all get to know Trevor.
Yeah.
But, I mean, he also came all the way here,
he should see Chatham, right?
Bring him to Christmas in July!
I'm not sure that, like, cheesy Americana is really Trevor's thing, though.
Yeah, well, a year ago,
I would've said the same thing about you.
But, yeah, that'd be great.
You sure you have time before your flight?
For you? I've got plenty of time.
Great.
Let's do it.
You and Megan going ice skating today?
No, she has work.
Her shifts aren't too long. You can do something fun later.
I guess.
Any word from Steve?
We agreed to take time apart, so that is what we're doing.
Want to give it a shot?
It's surprisingly therapeutic.
See you later.
Bye.
You know what?
Actually, I'm gonna go check out the Christmas lights today.
Can I borrow your car?
Sure.
Thanks.
Cookies, candy canes!
You did not need to see that much of Chatham.
Izz, remember that nude beach we went to in Santorini?
You went to a nude beach?!
Yeah. Nude beaches sound great, but they're filled with people
that you don't want to see naked, trust me.
- Eww! - Right?
I didn't even think of that.
So, where do you live now?
Uh, London. I'm at university there.
Oh, man, you guys are so lucky.
You've been everywhere. I haven't even left Washington.
You will. Even if I have to cram you into my suitcase.
Oh, there's Luke!
Hey!
What are you doing here?
I've been searching for you for months.
But clearly I should have looked in the mall.
What is this, Abercrombie?
Yeah.
It's a long way from Milan.
Were you ever gonna call me?
- Hey, sorry I'm late. - Hey.
Uh, Izz, are you gonna introduce us?
Um... Luke,
this is Trevor.
He's an old...
friend.
Cool. Nice to meet you.
- You too. - Yeah.
Was this a planned visit?
Nope.
Total surprise.
Yeah. Just, uh...
wanted to see my girl.
It's a long way to come.
Yeah, she's worth the trip.
I couldn't agree more.
So you and Luke, huh?
He's not your usual type.
Well, maybe I'm trying to grow.
Learn from my mistakes.
Hoo, what? That was epic!
I know, it was like the best day ever.
Totally worth all the punishment.
- Hi. - Hey, guys.
Hey! Yeah. Have a Yule Log. It's a Chatham specialty.
It is, yeah.
Megan once ate six of these on a dare.
Okay, he ate seven, but then he barfed so it didn't count.
- I did. - Try one.
They're fantastic.
What happened to you being a vegetarian?
You know, not eating anything with a face?
Changed my mind.
Yeah, I guess, um... I guess we inspired her.
Isn't that what traveling's all about,
opening up to new experiences?
Also, I'm not really sure corn dogs have a face.
? Deck my balls with thongs and glitter ?
Whoa. Who's this bowl of yum?
Hi. I'm Trevor, Isabella's friend.
Hi.
You know, why don't you guys join us?
The more the merrier, right, Izz?
Of course.
Wait, can I have corn dogs?
What are you doing, Megan?
You need to tell Isabella to leave.
I can't stand to be around her anymore.
Where will she go?
Um, anywhere else.
A hotel. A bus station. I don't care.
Is Isabella the one who...?
Yes.
So it's true.
You were... pregnant?
- I wish you would have told me. - I didn't need any help.
How did it... resolve?
Just don't. Okay? Not right now.
I'm always here for you, baby.
Are you?
- Of course. - I don't know,
'cause lately it seems like you're so worried about staying neutral
that I think you forget sometimes there really are sides
and you have to pick one.
Megan, you know I'd do anything for you.
If that's true, then pick mine.
Hey, so, uh... when was the last time that you guys saw each other?
Uh, five months ago.
Huh. That's not a long time.
He's Lisa's brother.
Oh, yeah? How'd you all meet?
Um, I met Lisa at boarding school in Switzerland.
We ditched together, like, five minutes later.
You're such a badass.
I feel guilty if I skip gym.
Yeah, Izz and Lisa came home
for fall break together that year.
Anyways, I started planning Ditch Day for school this year.
Who's coming with me
to see the Backstreet Boys in Seattle in October?
- Oh, my God. - Me!
Oh, my God, yes.
- Perfect. - Yeah, hard pass.
- That music will give me boobs. - Booyah! Double D's!
You know, I thought that you were more Moby than boy bands.
Well, it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
And yours apparently just changes with the wind now.
Yeah, or maybe her taste just improved.
Wait...
How long have you even been here?
I mean, I don't remember when you left, since...
you didn't even say goodbye.
You know my parents don't give me a say
when it's time to move.
- Hey. - Hi.
What the hell.
- Just a little... - You didn't have to do that.
Look at that.
That's wonderful.
- Some hot chocolate? - Okay.
- Hey! - Ooh, what's that?
Uh, iced hot chocolate.
So, basically, overpriced chocolate milk.
Got it. Can we spike it?
- Yes. - Duh.
Wait, you still drink after last winter?
What happened last winter?
Holy shit.
They have no idea.
What's he talking about?
Um...
It's actually so embarrassing, but...
I...
once got too drunk at a club in Ibiza
and got arrested for public intoxication...
and urination.
In a park.
Trevor had to bail me out.
I got kicked out of school,
and that's the real reason why I had to leave Europe.
No way! That's hilarious.
I would die.
Trevor, is that true?
Uh, yeah. Yeah.
I mean, you know Izz.
She's capable of absolutely anything.
We... we need to talk.
Of course.
We are gonna go grab sodas.
They have no idea, do they?
It wasn't the right time.
So what was your plan, to move here
and start a new life and pretend nothing happened?
Your parents wouldn't even tell me where you were.
I was starting to think that, you know,
maybe you were...
maybe you were hiding from me.
Trust me, you're the only person I wanted to talk to.
I missed you.
Yeah.
So much you replaced me with that Luke guy.
A guy your best friend's close with.
Yeah, I've seen that movie before.
- Trevor... - You've been here a minute,
and you're acting as if these are your best friends in the world.
Megan is.
I know I haven't known her very long, but...
she means a lot to me.
I can be myself with her.
You and I both know that that's not really possible.
You're wrong.
I can trust her.
And Luke?
You don't get to tell me who I can and can't like.
You shouldn't have come.
I'm glad I did.
Helps to see what really matters to you.
Last winter...
things got out of hand.
We shouldn't have kept it from Lisa.
I wish we could go back.
I'd give anything to do it differently.
Me too.
The police had so many questions about that night.
There've been rumors too.
You don't believe them, do you?
What am I supposed to think?
- You left. - My parents didn't give me a choice.
Yeah, but you never even called.
Look, I needed you, Izz.
I'm sorry.
I'm really, really sorry.
I never meant to hurt you.
I love you.
- Hey. - Hey.
Thanks for coming.
Yeah, of course.
Trust me, I was glad to get out of the house.
Ever since that Northland deal fell through,
my dad's been at Defcon 2.
Where is everybody?
Um...
Debbie and Lily went to a cookie exchange.
Megan...
Well, that's why I called you.
What's going on?
Luke, something's wrong.
I mean, she used to tell me everything,
but lately it's like she's hiding things from me,
shutting me out.
Things have been so strained with us
ever since that night at your house.
Yeah, me too.
There's been, like...
this arctic chill.
Then, earlier, she snuck out.
At first, I thought to see you.
No.
Yeah, I know, I...
She was acting strange,
like she had a secret.
So...
I followed her.
No.
No, "I love you" isn't gonna cut it this time.
- Trevor... - I came here for an answer.
You've already made up your mind.
So it doesn't matter what I say.
You need to go.
You're unbelievable.
Goodbye.
I'll do those later.
We should chat.
I didn't mean for the news to get out.
My lawyer went rogue.
It's the talk of the town.
I've told you many times that this is your home.
I meant it.
And I still do.
But I think it's best if you stay somewhere else
while this all plays out.
Yeah.
I had the same thought.
I'm already packed, Parker's on her way to pick me up.
This doesn't have to be permanent...
Debbie, there's something under my bed
that Megan wanted to get rid of.
You should ask her why.
I can't believe this.
It gets worse. She went into his house.
Like, willingly?
Mm-hmm. I wanted to get closer,
but I was just scared that they would see me.
Holy shit. What do you think they're doing?
I don't know; ever since that dinner at your house,
it's like she's jealous.
Of us.
That's crazy.
I know.
I really miss her.
She'll come around, she always does.
Hey.
Merry Christmas.
- Thanks. - Of course.
Am I interrupting something?
No.
Just waiting for you to get home.
How was your shift?
Uh, it was pretty good.
People pity-tip on holidays.
I'll trade my self-esteem for cold, hard cash any day.
Well, I'm just glad you're back.
Um, I'll see you guys later.
Hey.
- Megan! - What was that?
I was trying to say goodbye, and he just made it more.
Didn't seem like you were complaining.
Looked like you were into it.
I swear, it was a slip-up.
Are things not over between you two,
is that why you never told me about him?
No. No, trust me, Trevor and I are done for good.
Hey.
Where is, uh, Trevor? Did he leave?
Yeah.
That guy's... intense.
Yeah.
You okay?
Never better.
Good. Um...
This place is kinda beat.
You wanna get out of here?
Maybe head to the cabin?
Um...
It's cool. You guys go.
I'll get a ride with Kellie or Amy.
You sure?
- Yeah. - Okay.
Uh, we're still on to hang out tonight, right?
Sure.
Okay.
Bye.
Wait. I'm sorry.
About Trevor.
Don't worry, there's nothing to worry about.
No, I just...
I want you to know that he's not gonna be a part of my life anymore.
Look, I get it.
If I was him, I wouldn't want to see you with another guy either, but...
he's not gonna be a problem for you, is he?
No.
No, I... made my feelings clear.
He won't be back.
Good.
Um...
No pressure, but...
I thought maybe, if you're ready...
Yeah.
Debbie.
Hi.
Sorry, I was just putting some laundry away.
Why haven't you sent these?
Lisa's sailing the Caribbean.
I'm sending them in a few weeks when she docks in St. Barts.
Yeah, it's what we do when the other one's traveling, so...
Oh.
That's... smart.
Yeah. Yeah, I read them all at once when I get them.
But Lisa's hella patient,
she doles them out, like, one day at a time.
I'd be the same way. Make it last.
I haven't seen you get any letters from her.
Oh, I have.
Yeah, I must've just beaten you to the mailbox.
You know, I, um...
I never thought that I would have another friend like Lisa.
Megan's become practically like a sister.
The past few days, it feels like something changed, though.
She's pulling away.
Have you talked to her about it?
I tried.
Didn't really get anywhere.
Just let Megan know that you're there for her.
She'll come around.
She always does.
Hey, sleepy head.
Hey.
Sorry.
I didn't realize that I fell asleep.
Hmm, you weren't out long.
That was, um...
That was incredible.
Was it for you?
Totally.
My first time, and all I can think about is...
When your next time is gonna be?
Look, this...
this might not be a huge deal for you.
It's not not a huge deal.
I haven't exactly been with that many people.
It's like... I don't know,
ever since you got to town, it's like I've been...
living in the Matrix before.
But now...
it's like I took the red pill.
That's sweet.
I think.
Trust me, it is.
Megan's obsessed with that movie.
She's watched it like five times.
All right.
Hey.
Where are you going?
I have to go.
But I, uh, promised Megan that we'd hang out later.
Raincheck for next time?
You can count on it.
You and your mystery novels...
If I ever need to bury a body,
I'm gonna call you for help.
Just get a shovel and some lye.
What's lye?
It's a chemical.
I think it speeds up decomposition.
Exactly why I'd call you.
I'm sorry about the monitor.
I get now how it was way too much.
- It's okay. - But it's...
it's not, though.
I didn't even think about
how it might make you feel uncomfortable.
Instead of making it about you,
the person who was getting the gift,
I made it all about me.
I know you meant well.
Um...
I will let you get back to your book.
Good night.
What's wrong?
You have that look on your face.
I hate that look.
That was the Paris office.
The sheriff has been digging around,
asking a lot of questions about St. Barts.
You can contain it though, right?
That's your job.
I'm trying.
And I've succeeded for the last year.
But sooner or later, someone's going to talk.
It's only a matter of time.
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I figured you'd be all cocoa'd out.
My kryptonite. Thanks.
So, um, you and Luke at the cabin.
Did you guys have fun?
Yeah, we did.
Cool.
Um...
when you saw me with Trevor earlier...
I wasn't cheating on Luke.
I was just trying to be a good friend to him.
I know.
You do?
You're one of the best friends I've ever had,
so, yeah, I know.
Are you okay?
Um...
Okay, um...
You know earlier, when you asked me
if I had feelings for Luke?
Yeah.
Well...
when I saw you and Trevor together,
I thought, um, like, maybe just for a second,
that things weren't over between you two.
And...
I was kind of...
happy.
I don't understand...
Because it meant that maybe you aren't that into Luke.
That would be a good thing because...?
Because I think I am.
Oh.
Wow.
I'm sorry.
I... I don't even know why I said that.
- I shouldn't have... - No. No, no. You had to.
No secrets.
But... it's stupid.
You guys are together, it's, like, it's going so well.
Why would I...
Oh, can we just pretend that didn't happen,
just do a brain wipe, please?
- Megan, are you sure? - Positive.
Yeah.
Chalk it up to too much sugar.
There's a reason Christmas only comes once a year.
As if.
Can't take just one.
Truth.
The monitor is kind of incredible.
I'm glad.
The photo album's
one of the best gifts I've ever received.
Seriously.
I don't even know when you found time to make it.
I have excellent time management skills.
And I'm pretty sneaky.
Well...
good night.
Good night. Merry Christmas.
You too.
? Come home ?
? Work sucks, I know ?
? She left me roses by the stairs ?
? Surprises let me know she cares ?
You're up late.
Yeah. I couldn't sleep.
I kept thinking about what you said.
Wha... I thought we were taking the blue pill.
What?
You know, pretending that never happened.
It's from The Matrix.
Of course it is.
You know, um...
Luke's fun and all, but...
I'm not really interested in a relationship right now.
Oh. Are... are you sure?
Positive.
Seeing Trevor again reminded me of that.
But you two?
That's soulmate territory.
Meant to be.
Hmm...
Hmm!
You got a letter.
From London.
It's from Trevor.
Isabella's friend?
"Dear Megan, when I heard that Luke drowned,
"I knew I had to contact you.
"When I was in Chatham last summer,
"I realized you didn't know the full picture.
"I'm sorry I didn't fill you in sooner.
Trevor."
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Oh, my God.
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