With Sebastian having called off work for the day, Jo invited Gigi to her parents’ beach. Wyn had a bad day and stayed in bed, which Jo struggled to navigate, noting that Wyn’s bad days resembled withdrawal and depression rather than confusion. The public beach was busy, and Jo debated how to respond to a text from Rooney.

Gigi suggested a Wednesday supply run before a coming hurricane, but Jo admitted she could not go and confessed she had plans with ex-boyfriend Van Erickson. Gigi reacted strongly, questioning Jo’s choice given Sebastian’s presence. Jo tried to minimize her feelings, but then vented about Sebastian: his classical training, thoughtfulness, nickname for her (“bird”), and how he seemed to understand her, which both drew her in and unsettled her. Gigi concluded Jo was falling for Sebastian, which Jo denied, insisting she would date Van and avoid heartbreak.

Gigi warned that she did not want Jo hurt and expressed skepticism that people change much. She then prepared to leave for a singing telegram job, joking about performing as an anatomically correct heart. Jo asked if Gigi ever wanted another career; Gigi admitted she did but loved the chance to perform. Before leaving, Gigi planned to shower at Jo’s and briefly greet Wyn. Jo mentioned Wyn was upset about misplacing a Folgers jar, which had sent her back to bed while Jo’s father searched the house.

After Gigi left, Jo lay on the beach amid wind, seagulls, and a nearby radio playing a bright power-pop ballad. The sound triggered a rush of sensory associations that crystallized into musical inspiration. Realizing she had found something, Jo grabbed her notebook and began writing chords and words as a sunny, bold melody took shape.

Sebastian, linked telepathically as “Sasha,” sensed Jo’s creative joy and described it as the exhilarating peak before a roller-coaster drop. Jo confirmed she was writing and invited him to resume work the next day, sharing what she had so far. Sebastian responded warmly that he could hardly wait, affirming their plan to continue collaborating tomorrow.