Unsettled by a series of painful memories, Cadence tries to enjoy what’s left of her summer – even if it means distracting herself with a potentially dangerous stunt. Despite her best efforts, she remembers a stormy day from Summer 16 when rising seas and frustrations threatened every Sinclair, exposing the family’s darker side and forcing Gat and Cadence to confront their unspoken feelings.
This episode deepens the mystery as cracks in the group’s unity start to show. Flashbacks reveal key moments of tension and betrayal among the friends, while present-day scenes show their strained interactions and mounting unease.
A new character’s arrival stirs the dynamics, bringing unresolved feelings and secrets to the surface. As old alliances begin to fracture, suspicions grow and trust becomes fragile.
Meanwhile, clues hidden in conversations and subtle actions hint at a traumatic event that shaped their summer — a puzzle piece the group is still too afraid to confront directly.
The episode closes with an ominous scene that foreshadows a dramatic revelation looming just ahead.