Summerland

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Kim: B- | 793 USERS: C+
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To Thine Own Self Be True

That night, Derrick walks sadly into the room, and Ava asks what's wrong. Derrick explains that Martha won't be coming over anymore because her mother won't let her. Derrick's feelings are hurt, and Ava can't explain what happened.

The adults discuss the situation over alcoholic beverages, as they usually do. Because alcohol helps you make smart decisions! Ava wants to talk to Martha and CCK's mom and try to patch things up. Johnny reminds Ava how embarrassing it is when your mom makes calls on your behalf. Susannah thinks that Ava just wants to take lessons from "Super Mom." Is she a super mom because she raised a kid obsessed with suicide and naked ladies? The others make fun of reduced television viewing and low-sugar snacks for kids. Ava doesn't think those things are so bad. Derrick walks out and Ava invites him to join them. Yeah, have a margarita! It'll make all your troubles seem small and insignificant! That's how we deal with our problems! The adults see how affected Derrick is by the situation, and Susannah agrees to accompany Ava to visit Martha's mom. But not until they have a few drinks first, because that always impresses Super Moms.

Sarah and Bradin hang out in the cave at Spanish Cove. Sarah (presumably) has brought along a million candles, and one of those picnic baskets that they sell at Williams Sonoma that you get as a wedding gift but never actually use, unless you are Sarah, apparently. And they are eating strawberries dipped in chocolate, the international food of impending sex. I'm surprised that they don't mention how they just put chocolate bars in a bowl and they melted all on their own because it's so hot out. And wouldn't the million candles just add to the heat? Anyway, Sarah compares her parents, who never come home, to Bradin's parents, who are dead. Way to liven up the room, Sarah. Bradin says that his father would think God has something planned for them that they can't see yet. Sarah wishes she had faith. Sarah sets the food aside and pulls out a tape player, and then invites Bradin to dance with her. I think there's an actual rug on the ground. Did Sarah bring a U-Haul to carry all this equipment? Sarah weaves a tale about how they are in Rio de Janeiro and it's the end of the world. Then they start kissing and once again do that awkward maneuver of falling to the ground without breaking their kiss. After a few fairly chaste kisses, we fade out. Boring!

Summerland

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