47 pages • 1 hour read
My Favorite Half-Night Stand
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Chapters 8-9Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of graphic violence.
Chapter 8 Summary: “Reid”
On his birthday, Reid drives to his childhood home and family vineyard with his best friends. They are greeted by his parents, Sharon and James. Reid reflects that his father lost his arm in a vineyard accident years ago and now wears a prosthetic with a hook, which Ed, Chris, and Alex are fascinated by. Millie mentions that Reid’s younger sister, Rayme, texted her to say she will be late.
In the kitchen alone with Reid, Millie abruptly brings up their sexual encounter. Reid feels jealous when she casually mentions a possible date with another man. Rayme soon arrives, capturing the men’s attention. During dinner, the group discusses their online dating experiences, and afterward, they play drinking games. Reid reflects that his ex-girlfriend, Isla, never fit in with his family.
Later, Reid messages both Catherine and Daisy on the dating app before joining Millie on the back deck. She suggests they have sex, and Reid agrees, breaking their “one-time only” rule.
Chapter 9 Summary: “Millie”
Millie feigns illness to escape from the group and retreats to her guest room, where Reid soon joins her. They have sex twice, attempting to be quiet.
Millie wakes up alone early Saturday morning. Sneaking downstairs to charge her phone, she settles at the kitchen table.
