Following her mysterious accident, Cadence has suffered a year of illness, amnesia, and loneliness, having had no contact with The Liars. Returning to Beechwood for answers, she finds even her closest friends won’t discuss the summer she can’t remember. But the island begins triggering memories of Summer 16, starting with a Father’s Day celebration marred by rivalry, betrayal, and heartbreak.
The episode deepens the mysterious atmosphere as the group’s summer getaway continues. Beneath the idyllic setting, subtle tensions start to surface — old grudges, unspoken feelings, and secrets linger just beneath the surface.
Flashbacks reveal glimpses of past summers and events that shaped the characters’ complicated dynamics. In the present, moments of joy clash with sudden unease, hinting that all is not as perfect as it seems.
A new revelation about a hidden incident causes the group to question their trust in one another. As the episode ends, the sense of impending change grows stronger, setting the tone for the darker revelations to come.