Summer in the City

Parker brings Elle to a massive house he owns in Paris. He claims that he bought it because his mom loves Paris and dreamed of being an interior designer. He allowed her to design every room. Parker reveals that his mom gifts him items that lived in their house when he was growing up so he never forgets where he came from. He points out objects around the house that they owned in his childhood—a chipped red clock that they got at a yard sale when he was 12. They explore Paris for the day because Parker insists on visiting the Eiffel Tower at night instead. At midnight, they go to the Eiffel Tower, which is closed to visitors. Parker has rented it out. They have dinner inside, then venture to the very top to admire the city. Elle mentions how the summer is coming to an end, but Parker implies that he wants their relationship to go on forever. They return to his Paris home where they sleep together.

They continue their intimate relationship while Elle finishes her screenplay. When she’s close to the end, Elle allows Parker to read her unfinished work—something she’s never allowed anyone to do before.