After the devastating fallout of a canceled wedding and the fracture of the Fisher brothers’ bond, Season 3, Episode 9 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”—aptly titled “Last Call”—takes us far from the shores of Cousins Beach. Streaming as of September 2025, this penultimate chapter finds Belly Conklin seeking solace in the City of Light, only to realize that running away doesn’t mean leaving your problems behind. As the series moves toward its 2026 legacy as a definitive coming-of-age staple, Episode 9 serves as the bridge between childhood pining and adult self-discovery. From a high-stakes chase through the streets of Paris to the final, heart-wrenching dissolution of “Team Jeremiah,” this episode proves that before Belly can choose a brother, she must first choose herself.
Isabel in Paris: The Reality Check
The episode opens with Belly (Lola Tung) touching down in Paris to the bittersweet strains of Taylor Swift’s “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” However, the romanticized dream of a Parisian academic escape is immediately punctured. Upon arriving at her university, Belly discovers a clerical error: because she had previously given up her spot to stay with Jeremiah, her position has been filled. Standing in the rain with two suitcases and no plan, the reality of her impulsivity sets in.
In a moment of vulnerability, Belly calls Laurel, leading to a raw heart-to-heart that serves as a turning point for their relationship. Laurel doesn’t offer judgment, only a reminder that “rebuilding is always possible.” This conversation sets the stage for Belly’s transformation; she decides to stay in Paris not as a student, but as an explorer. Most significantly, she begins introducing herself to locals as “Isabel,” a symbolic shedding of the “Belly” persona that was so inextricably tied to the Fisher family.
The Great Backpack Heist: A Citywide Chase
The episode’s pace shifts from melancholy to frantic when Belly’s backpack—containing her passport and, crucially, Jeremiah’s engagement ring—is stolen at a café. Utilizing her Apple AirTag, Belly embarks on a “cross-arrondissement” chase that showcases the gritty, non-tourist side of Paris. This sequence is a masterclass in tension, culminating at a late-night club where Belly has to talk her way past a brusque bouncer.
Inside, she saves a girl named Gemma (played by Heartstopper’s Corinna Brown) farom a harasser, which gains her entry into a new social circle. After a physical showdown with the thief, Belly successfully reclaims her bag. The ring remains, but its weight feels different now. By the time she is sitting at a 3:00 AM bistro with Gemma and her friends—Benito, Max, and Celine—it’s clear that Belly has found a version of herself that doesn’t require a boy to be brave.
Cousins in Crisis: Jeremiah’s Spiral
Back at the beach house, the atmosphere is far less transformative. Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) is deep in a “post-wedding” hangover, wallowing in the mess of his own making. The tension reaches a boiling point when Steven (Sean Kaufman) finally discovers the truth about Jeremiah’s “Cabo break” and the cheating scandal that preceded the wedding. Steven’s fury is palpable, leading to a confrontation that forces Jeremiah to face the fact that he may have lost more than just a bride.
Meanwhile, Conrad (Christopher Briney) is a ghost in his own home. He spends the episode attempting to make amends with his brother, only to be rebuffed at every turn. Conrad’s wedding gift to the couple—Susannah’s original painting of “Jere and Belly” on the beach—is discovered, serving as a painful reminder of the childhood innocence they can never reclaim. While Jeremiah nurses his pride, Conrad pours his unspoken feelings into a series of letters, setting the stage for the finale’s emotional climax.
The “Last Call” and the End of an Era
The emotional core of the episode is the titular “Last Call” between Belly and Jeremiah. Feeling a pang of nostalgia after her chaotic day, Belly calls Jere from a Parisian balcony. While the conversation begins with a search for comfort, it quickly descends into the same toxic patterns that plagued their engagement. When Jeremiah offers to “undo it all” if she just comes home, Belly finally finds her voice.
She tells him that she needs to figure out who she is without him, and that their relationship has become a “safety net” that is actually a trap. For the first time, she ends things with Jeremiah not because of Conrad, but because of Isabel. As the call ends, Jeremiah informs a waiting Conrad that “she didn’t choose you either,” a hollow victory that signals the definitive end of the love triangle as we knew it.
Predictions: The Road to the Series Finale
With Episode 9 closing on Belly looking at the scaffolding of Notre Dame—a metaphor for her own “rebuilding”—the stage is set for a finale (Episode 11) that promises total closure. Based on the 2026 series trajectories and teaser footage:
- The Paris Reunion: Predictions suggest Conrad will finally find Belly in Paris, but the reunion won’t be about a “save.” It will be about two adults meeting on equal ground.
- Steven and Taylor: After their honest conversation in Episode 9, expect the finale to see them committing to a long-distance future as Steven heads to his new startup in San Francisco.
- The Letter Reveal: Conrad’s letters are expected to play a major role in the final scenes, providing the “Team Conrad” endgame that book fans have long anticipated.
Ultimately, Episode 9 has successfully transitioned The Summer I Turned Pretty from a teen romance into a story about the “brutal, beautiful” process of growing up. As the characters head toward their final destinations, the show reminds us that sometimes you have to lose the boys to find the woman you were always meant to be.
