The latest episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 left viewers gutted and breathless, it dismantled everything we thought we knew about Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. A canceled wedding, an escape to Paris, bitter words on the porch, and letters spilling from Conrad’s pen felt like the collapse of three summers’ worth of longing and heartbreak. And now, only one episode remains.
Now, Episode 10 promises to bring not just closure, but also new beginnings. While nothing is certain, Episode 9 planted enough seeds for us to make careful and emotional guesses about where this story might end. Let’s dive into what fans can expect when the season closes its doors.
Belly’s Fate in Paris
Belly’s journey in Episode 9 marked her first true step toward independence by choosing to stay in Paris, she finally stopped defining herself through someone else’s love story. She held Jeremiah’s ring in her hands, but chose not to wear it. She met Gemma, an expat who showed her a version of adulthood unchained from Cousins Beach. Most importantly, she decided not to run home when things got messy.
In Episode 10, Belly’s growth will likely be tested. Will she continue to carve out a new identity away from the Fisher brothers, or will the pull of home and the letters Conrad is writing reel her back? A finale often circles back to the emotional core of a season, and Belly’s storyline has always revolved around choice. But now, it’s not just about choosing between Jeremiah and Conrad. It’s about choosing whether to return to the triangle at all, or to keep walking forward on her own.
One possibility is that Belly finally receives Conrad’s letters. Whether through Laurel, Steven, or Conrad himself, finding the courage to send them, those words could crack open her heart in ways even she isn’t ready for. If Episode 10 wants to lean into bittersweet emotion, it could end with Belly reading those letters in her Paris apartment, tears in her eyes, but hope in her chest.
Jeremiah’s Road to Rock Bottom
Jeremiah’s spiral in Episode 9 was painful to watch. His grief was messy, his anger uncontrollable, and his cruelty toward Conrad felt like the kind of wound that doesn’t heal easily. Yet Jeremiah’s breakdown also revealed how deeply he loved Belly and how lost he feels without her.
The next episode could take Jeremiah down one of two roads. The first is rock bottom. His rage may push away not just Conrad, but Steven, Laurel, and Taylor, too. If he chooses bitterness over healing, he could end the season isolated, angry at everyone, mostly at himself.
The second road, though, is redemption. We’ve seen Jeremiah’s capacity for warmth, loyalty, and love across three seasons. Episode 10 could show him recognising the damage his words and actions have caused. Perhaps he reaches out to Conrad to repair their fractured bond, or maybe he finds a way to release Belly without hating her. A symbolic act of forgiveness, even if quiet, could reshape how fans view him heading into the future.
What feels unlikely is a reunion between Jeremiah and Belly. The harshness of his final words to her in Episode 9, “Don’t bother calling me again”,—cut too deep. Still, The Summer I Turned Pretty has never shied away from complicated love, so anything remains possible.
Conrad and the Weight of Unsent Letters
If Jeremiah spirals outward, Conrad folds inward; his storyline in Episode 9 was quiet but powerful. Instead of lashing out, he put his emotions into letters, pages filled with apologies, confessions, and truths he has long buried. For Conrad, this act alone is growth. He has always been the brother who stays silent, who watches from the sidelines. By writing, he is finally choosing honesty.
The obvious question for Episode 10 is: Will Belly ever read these letters? If she does, it could shift everything. The finale might deliver a full-circle moment where Conrad’s words give Belly clarity not necessarily clarity that they should be together, but clarity about how much they have meant to each other.
Even if Belly never reads them, Conrad’s arc may end on a note of acceptance. Perhaps he burns the letters on the beach, letting go of what he’s carried for too long or maybe he hands them directly to Belly, risking vulnerability instead of hiding behind silence. In either scenario, Conrad’s growth will shine through.
Family, Friendship, and the Porch
While the Fisher love triangle dominates the story, the finale could also bring focus back to family and friendship. The porch scene in Episode 9 was brutal, Jeremiah telling Conrad to leave Cousins felt like a fracture in their brotherhood that might never mend. Episode 10 could revisit that porch, this time offering reconciliation instead of destruction.
Steven, Laurel, and Taylor have all played quieter roles in the last few episodes, but the finale may remind us that Belly’s world is bigger than just Conrad and Jeremiah. Laurel’s guidance, Steven’s loyalty, and Taylor’s sharp truths could help Belly face whatever choice lies ahead. After all, the show has always been about more than romance and the people who help you through it.
Symbols Waiting for Resolution
Episode 9 gave us several powerful symbols: the ring, the letters, the porch, and the act of distance itself. None of these feels finished yet. In the finale, we may finally see Belly decide what to do with the engagement ring. Will she return it to Jeremiah, keep it as a reminder, or let it go entirely? The letters may finally reach her, carrying Conrad’s voice across the ocean, and the porch, the stage for so many fights, might become the place where healing begins.
Endings That Could Also Be Beginnings
If there’s one thing we know about The Summer I Turned Pretty, it’s that endings are rarely simple. Episode 10 will likely leave us with as many questions as answers. Belly may not choose either brother, but instead select herself, setting the stage for future seasons. Jeremiah may not find full redemption, but he could take the first step. Conrad may not win Belly’s heart, but he might finally find peace in telling the truth.
Whatever happens, the finale will redefine the meaning of “love triangle.” It’s no longer about a girl caught between two boys. It’s about three young people learning to live with heartbreak, responsibility, and the weight of growing up.
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