One Golden Summer

Alice runs into Charlie at the supermarket again. He’s buying cucumbers to try out his mom’s pickling recipe and invites her to help him.

That afternoon, Alice and Nan join Charlie at his house to do some pickling. Alice takes photos as they work. She’s enjoying herself until Heather texts to say she can’t bring Bennett up because of a new case. When Alice tells Nan and Charlie the news, Charlie suggests driving to Toronto to pick up Bennett. Alice doubts Heather will agree, but she’ll ask.

That night, Alice and Charlie meet up by the water. When Charlie muses about Sam and Percy’s future child, Alice remarks on what a good brother he is. Charlie dismisses the comment, insisting that he’s not a good person. Then he takes Alice to see the tree house. Alice is amazed by his work and the view. Then Alice shares her thoughts about their relationship, insisting they can remain friends even if they become physically intimate. They agree to have a summer fling. Charlie kisses Alice.

Alice and Charlie spend hours making out and touching each other in the tree house. They talk and flirt, too. Alice laughs more than she’s laughed in a long time.