These Summer Storms

After spending the night in Jack’s bed, Alice returns to the main house, and Sam is waiting for her. He apologizes for locking her in the vault and says he won’t tell anyone she’s sleeping with Jack if she keeps it a secret. Sam is desperate because Sila left with the kids. According to their prenuptial agreement, she receives 30% of his inheritance and full custody of the children. Sam is desperate to get his share because Franklin fired him and cut off all financial support. Sam and Sila separated once before when Sam began sexting another woman and accidentally sent the text to the family group chat instead. Saoirse was still a baby, and Sila took her and moved home. Franklin and Elisabeth intervened, and Sila returned. Alice wonders if the same will happen now; Sam doesn’t want her back, yet he loves his kids.

Alice appreciates that she and Sam are making amends and considers that this may be the start of a new season, what she calls “After,” meaning post-Franklin. She asks Sam to consider the cost of continuing to play the game and suggests that they call it quits and move on with their lives. Sam refuses, saying that though she has found peace living without wealth, he has no desire for it.