Scottie and Wilder lounged on a blanket under an oak tree after their intimate encounter at the lake. Wilder teased Scottie about his heightened arousal and joked about chains and their “sex cabin,” while Scottie urged discretion to avoid Sanders separating them. Their banter mixed humor with affirmation, as Wilder contrasted Scottie’s past with Matt’s neglect by emphasizing partnership, shared experiences, and making time for one another.

Prompted by Wilder, Scottie listed things Matt had refused to do, and Wilder wrote them down as “Scottie’s Ball and Chain–Free Bucket List.” Items included taking a cooking class, seeing a movie in theaters with full concessions, being on a kiss cam and actually kissing, going skinny-dipping, watching porn together, and a romantic paddleboat ride in Central Park. Wilder validated each desire, promised to help her check items off, and referenced their recent public intimacy with pride, which made Scottie feel valued and carefree.

Later, during a couples’ painting activity, Scottie hesitated to reveal her portrait of Wilder, worried it was terrible. Wilder feigned insecurity about his own painting to encourage her. When Scottie finally showed her canvas—with exaggerated features and a well-rendered lip ring—Wilder struggled not to laugh and gently critiqued it with affectionate humor.

Wilder then unveiled his painting of Scottie: a skilled caricature that clearly resembled her, complete with shaded details and visible nipples. Scottie accused Wilder of downplaying his ability; he insisted the medium was hard but admitted to focusing on notable features. Their exchange turned playful as Scottie leveraged their sexual rapport to demand honesty, and Wilder offered a blunt, comedic critique of her portrait while praising the lip ring detail.

Chad approached and tried to belittle Scottie’s painting. Scottie snapped back that the portrait was of Chad’s mother, leaving him flat and prompting Wilder’s laughter. As Chad retreated, Scottie added a jab about sending the painting to his mother. Wilder praised Scottie’s quick wit and growth, and Scottie recognized she was coming into her own with Wilder’s support.