Maddie contemplates the implications of a third date, including societal expectations regarding sex.
She searches online for advice about sex and readiness, revealing her inexperience and anxiety.
Ben texts Maddie that he will meet her at the cinema, as he is running late from work.
Maddie considers whether a relationship should precede sexual intimacy and contemplates the fancy setting of the Electric Cinema.
Arriving at the cinema, Maddie settles into the luxurious environment. Her thoughts are preoccupied with worries about sex and education she received from church, a friend, and media.
During the movie with Ben, Maddie internally debates whether she should have sex with him.
After the movie, Ben invites Maddie for a nightcap, which triggers Maddie’s thoughts about potentially having sex.
At Ben's place, Maddie feels nervous about the possibility of having sex. Ben's manner is comforting, but her anxiety persists.
Maddie loses her virginity to Ben but finds the experience painful and disappointing.
Post-sex, Maddie worries about potential pregnancy, regretting not using a condom, and questions her self-worth.
Maddie searches for information on pregnancy risks while on birth control and is reassured by the effectiveness of the pill.
The following morning, Maddie deals with the aftermath of her decision and Ben's casual attitude toward the absence of a condom.
Ben discusses an upcoming work event and offers Maddie a chance to attend as his plus-one, which she accepts.
Ben gifts Maddie with an assortment of macarons from London, suggesting a level of thoughtfulness.
Despite misgivings and lingering emotional turbulence, Maddie eats a macaron at Ben's prompting in an attempt to maintain normalcy.