Cam dresses for a fancy gala and FaceTimes with Ada, who is watching Riley for the night. Cam struggles with guilt about missing time with her daughter and suspects her parents scheduled the gala to complicate her custody time. Riley compliments Cam, reveals she has heard Gus call Teddy a “knockout,” and directly asks if Cam and Dusty are going on a date; Cam denies it, calling Dusty a longtime friend, while Ada teases her.

After saying goodbye to Riley, who is excited about making s’mores at Ada and Wes’s with bottle calf Loretta nearby, Cam finishes getting ready and meets Dusty at the door. Dusty, in a tuxedo with his hair half tied back, is visibly struck by Cam’s appearance and calls her “stunning.” He offers to put on her necklace and tenderly fastens it, his touch stirring Cam. When Cam deflects his compliments, Dusty gently insists she not hide and tells her he wants to see her, deepening the moment of intimacy before they decide to leave.

Dusty takes Cam’s keys and helps her with her coat, opening doors and guiding her to the car. Cam notes her attraction to Dusty and how natural his care feels. They begin their drive to Jackson, talking easily for over two hours about Riley, ranch work, spring plans, a porch swing, and music, along with a playful debate about Nicolas Cage and the possibility of National Treasure 3.

As they arrive at the rustic, grand lodge venue, the weight of facing Cam’s parents returns. Dusty lightens the mood by joking about the venue’s award-winning bathrooms, which Cam confirms are lavish. He asks if she is sure about attending, offering to skip it for a simple dinner instead.

Cam admits she is not sure but feels she must go, hoping her parents will see she is okay despite the failed wedding—she has a good job, a home she loves, and is working toward happiness. Aware of Dusty’s low opinion of her parents, she chooses to proceed anyway because she likes not having to do it alone. Dusty supports her choice, and they head in together, still using humor as a shield.