What Happens in Paradise

In Iowa City, Irene receives Russ’s death certificate, delivers it to her lawyer, and withdraws $8,000 cash, which she packs with the postcards from “M.L.” At her friend Lydia’s urging, Irene hosts a memorial reception for Russ. The reception becomes uncomfortable when a guest loudly speculates that Russ was involved in a money laundering scheme, and Irene ends the party early.

Irene travels to St. John, where Huck meets her at the ferry dock. He informs her that the FBI confiscated the cash found in Rosie’s bedroom and that Paulette and Douglas have left the island. Irene confesses to Huck that she had hoped Russ was somehow still alive, but the FBI has confirmed his death. Later, at the villa, she offers Huck a beer, which he declines, and they share a moment of lighthearted flirtation.

Out on Treasure Island, Ayers reflects on her conversation with Baker, who declared his intention to move to St. John for her. When the ferry passes, she sees her boyfriend, Mick, on the top deck with another woman. She realizes it’s Brigid, the woman with whom Mick previously cheated. Ayers texts him, ending their relationship.

During the charter trip, a passenger, Max, becomes intoxicated and flirts with Cash.