A week after her wedding, Andy has been persistently sick with headaches, fogginess, queasiness, and a recurring fever. When Max insists she see a doctor, she reveals she already has an appointment that morning. He asks why she has been emotionally distant, and Andy confronts him about Bermuda. Max realizes she is referring to Katherine and admits he saw his ex-girlfriend there during his bachelor party. He explains that Katherine’s presence was coincidental—she and her sister were on a spa trip and joined his group for cocktails—and insists nothing happened. Andy reveals that she found the letter from his mother, Barbara, begging him not to marry her. Max apologizes and promises to win back her trust.

Dr. Palmer, Andy’s doctor whom she has not seen in two years, suggests that her symptoms are from a virus. As he prepares to leave, he asks if she wants to be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), explaining that the testing is standard protocol for all unmarried patients. Andy informs him she was married a week ago but blurts out a request to be tested for everything, mentioning Max’s encounter with his ex. Dr. Palmer performs the exam with a male nurse practitioner, Mr.