Till Summer Do Us Part

Wilder immediately regrets his choice of words. Scottie leaves to pack her things, and Sanders asks to speak with Wilder alone. Wilder shares with Sanders about his family and Mika’s struggles after their father’s death. Sanders helps Wilder realize that what’s holding him back isn’t a fear of commitment but a fear that he can’t care for Mika and Scottie both. Sanders encourages Wilder to openly communicate with Mika about how much of his life he’s given up in trying to protect him. Then he can pursue his feelings with Scottie and be “all in.”

Wilder meets Scottie back in the cabin. He apologizes for not answering with certainty that he won’t hurt her and that he fully intends to commit himself to her after he handles something important. He gives her the Nerd Clusters as a sign of his devotion and promises to prove to her how much she means to him.

Back in the city, Wilder visits Mika and shares what happened to bring their camp experience to an abrupt ending. Wilder needs to know that Mika is working through his grief and anger and will be okay. Mika says therapy is helping, and though he’s not ready to see his mom again, he thinks he might be able to get there one day.