Summary

In the car on the ride home, Pauline asks Aidan if he has ever slept with any of the hotel guests. Aidan is quiet, and Pauline presses him further. Declan accuses Pauline of flirting with Aidan, but they continue their conversation. Aidan says he is not allowed to sleep with the guests, but that he has had many offers before, mostly from men. Declan is surprised. Aidan mentions that someone invited him to her house the other night, meaning Pauline, and Pauline asks if she was beautiful. Declan is angry when he drops Aidan off at home.

Weeks later, the local arts festival is celebrating its closing night. Aidan works at the hotel and then goes down to the beach to see the fireworks from the festival. While walking on the shore, he runs into Pauline. They go watch the fireworks together, and when...