Believing that Conrad might act on his feelings for her, Belly makes a decision. But when Belly and Conrad finally get a chance to talk, things don’t go as she expected, and she wonders if she’s had her eye on the wrong Fisher brother. Steven is assigned to work the poker room at the country club, and Laurel and Susannah have a night out.
It’s the 4th of July, and the fathers have come to Cousins for Susannah’s annual party at the beach house. Tensions flare between Conrad and his father. Belly and the Fisher brothers make margaritas, and chaos ensues. Later, Belly has a romantic moment that's interrupted.
It's Belly’s 16th birthday and her best friend, Taylor, arrives in Cousins to help celebrate. Belly’s birthday is always her favorite day of the year, but this year she’s blindsided by a secret Taylor has been keeping from her. The debs ask Belly who she’s bringing to the debutante ball. Laurel and Susannah's secret finally comes to light.
It’s the first real day of summer: the day Belly, her brother Steven, and her mother Laurel head to Cousins beach to stay with Susannah Fisher, who’s like Belly’s second mother, and her boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly’s been going to Cousins since she before was born, but something about this summer feels different for Belly. And if the first night is any indication, she’s right.
It’s Belly’s first day as a debutante, and a day of shopping and tea parties make her wonder if she made the right choice when she checked yes on Susannah’s invitation. But when Cam shows up, things turn around for Belly. Her summer of firsts is just getting started. Meanwhile, Steven’s having his own summer of romance, and Laurel is intrigued by a fellow author.
Alex Polizzi heads to the LG Thai Derm Spa and Guest House in Loughborough, where she tries to help out first-time hoteliers, husband and wife Hasmeeta and Bharat. When the couple took over two years ago, they fell in love with a unique Thai-themed business that boasts a Thai spa with treatment rooms, a 24-seat Thai restaurant and 10 guest rooms. The business survived the pandemic - but at huge cost, that includes dirty rooms, a broken spa and chaotic management.
Locals from one of the few remaining Black beachfront communities fight to preserve their neighborhood’s history and future.
An abandoned concrete factory in a remote fishing town finds new purpose and serves as inspiration to revitalize the dwindling village.
Nestled in the lush canopy of the bush, two veterinarians and their son build a home aimed at preserving the region’s rich biodiversity.
Two renowned artists sculpt a modern-day cave dwelling, mixing contemporary design with traditional Mexican techniques and materials.
Chef Ludo Lefebvre and comedian Natasha Leggero welcome back six chefs.
A 17th-century farmhouse becomes a serene homestead while providing accessibility and independence for an architect’s daughter.
To accommodate his growing family, an architect redefines how multiple generations live harmoniously under the same roof.
Determined to nurture a life of continued learning, a couple build a sustainable oasis that combines their love of farming and gastronomy.
A restored gothic villa—with centuries-old frescoes, archways, and carvings—becomes an homage to a love lost too soon.
An architect’s passion for experimentation transforms a bioclimatic house into a microcosm of his world and playground for his imagination.
Built using native materials and techniques, a beautifully modern home is a call for future designers to decolonize building practices.
A commercial spaceflight company makes an announcement. The choice over who'll command the Mars mission leads to a shift in personnel.
Pushing through haunting memories and physical pain, Sheila seeks relief in the class of a local fitness icon. Bunny visits someone from her past.
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