The Perfect Couple Recap: A Fiction Writer Walks into a Bar

As a seasoned observer of human dynamics and relationships, I can’t help but feel a mix of sympathy and intrigue as I watch this unfolding drama. Greer, a woman who seems to have it all, is now standing at a crossroads that might lead her down a path she never intended to tread. The revelation that Merritt was pregnant and the incriminating evidence she provides to Chief Carter are heavy blows to Tag, a man who has always been quick-tempered and impulsive.


Indeed, The Perfect Couple seems quite engaging, doesn’t it? It isn’t long before we uncover reasons behind the questionable actions of not just one, but two Winbury brothers. Of course, at Summerland, trust is hard to come by, but both Will and Benji’s tales appear consistent.

In my own words, expressing admiration: “I stand tall as a sailor! ‘Sailing’ through life, that’s me! After the stormy episode, Winbury and Chloe are safely ashore. Chief Carter, once again, finds himself in a private conversation with Will. His words are clear and firm about the consequences if Will were to jeopardize his daughter again. You can see the empathy in Carter’s eyes – he knows all too well the turmoil that family life can bring. (Michael Beach delivers such an impactful performance in this scene, I can’t help but wish for more of him.)”

In a bid to clear his name, Will attributes all incriminating evidence to innocent circumstances. The video showing him and Merritt in a heated conversation on the beach was taken after he heard Merritt telling Tag about her pregnancy. He chased after her to warn her that his father would never leave his mother, no matter what he claimed. Additionally, he hinted at financial assistance coming in a month, which he could use to help Merritt with the baby, as he genuinely wanted to assist her. Upon calming down, he dismissed the situation, stating it wasn’t his problem.

While some parts may seem rather exaggerated, it’s true that Will often seems excessively attached to women he admires, typically older ones. This behavior is somewhat predictable in the grand scheme of things. Ultimately, Will is just a teenager going through the struggles of growing up with a less-than-ideal father figure. It’s easy to understand his predicament and not judge him for it!

In simpler terms, Benji shares his reasons with Amelia regarding the photos of her deceased friend, Merritt. This conversation takes place after Amelia confronts her fiancé about the pictures. Amelia has started to suspect that the Winbury family is involved in Merritt’s death and are covering it up due to various circumstances such as Benji’s possession of photos and sketches, Will hiding Merritt’s bracelet, and the Mae Pratt story. However, Benji clarifies to Amelia that she’s mistaken – Merritt gave him those photos so he could paint her portrait after admiring the one he did of Amelia. She intended to post it online and tag him as a surprise for Amelia. Essentially, Benji was just being thoughtless and naive in keeping this a secret from Amelia.

I’ve come to understand, though the details aren’t fully clear yet, that Benji was already aware of the truth concerning Merritt and his father. This is evident from the time he saw them together at their Nantucket house, where he tried to persuade Merritt to end things, knowing his father wouldn’t. His constant calls to me now make more sense in this context. The voicemail about breaking my heart becomes clearer too. Benji wants to emphasize that he is nothing like his father, who undeniably is an ass. As I embrace him, he expresses his deep affection, “I love you so fucking much.” He pledges a future without secrets between us.

It’s unfortunate that Amelia has a hidden past coming to light at this point, as it’s not the most engaging aspect of the show. However, it’s refreshing to see that Amelia isn’t portrayed as perfect, proving that even regular girls can have their flaws. Their first encounter was during a journey from Winbury PJ to Nantucket, where they spent the day together waiting for Benji. Shooter and his mother passed away when he was 14, and Benji, his boarding school roommate, took him in that summer. Since then, they’ve been close. Later, while conversing and drinking, Shooter recalls a previous encounter with Amelia on the B train, which had some tension. Additionally, there’s a scene where Amelia unexpectedly finds Shooter in an outdoor shower, and her gaze lingers for a moment too long, hinting at unspoken feelings between them.

Currently, Amelia feels it’s appropriate to find him and offer an apology for her past unfairness towards him. There might have been something special between them in another situation. However, they share a kiss just as Benji walks in on them. Reminded of their past, we recall that Benji struggled with anger issues when he was younger. This becomes evident again as he exclaims “fuck!” and pounds the door frame upon discovering his fiancée and best friend locked in an embrace. Earlier in the day, Benji had told him that cheating was something he could never forgive. So, we’ll see how this turns out for them.

In a turn of events that seems almost inevitable, it’s Greer and Tag who find themselves entangled in a situation that might prove to be irreversible. As for Mr. Winbury, he’s still grappling with the aftermath of his missteps regarding Will, which have only deepened his predicament, much like a hole becoming deeper. He ambles into Greer’s office, glass in hand, seemingly perpetually inebriated, despite her lack of interest in his offerings at the moment. When he enquires if she “feels like talking about it?”, the possibilities are numerous – Merritt, Will, or perhaps the mysterious calls from Broderick Graham, about whom Tag undeniably holds some information. Their conversation takes a toxic, sexually charged turn. It seems that Mr. Winbury derives pleasure from Greer’s anger, her rejections. She is his ultimate desire. When she asks him not to touch her, he disregards her wish and does so anyway, much to her surprise, and apparently, delight. “I can’t resist you,” he murmurs in her ear, and then, it seems, they are drawn to each other, engaging in a passionate encounter right against the window.

The unexpected part isn’t their unusual habits, but rather Greer’s subsequent actions. After reflecting on an interaction with Merritt at the rehearsal dinner where she staked her claim and discovered Merritt was pregnant, she locates Chief Carter at the bar. They briefly discuss Merrit’s toxicology report that shows high levels of barbiturates in her system upon death. It seems unlikely that Carter would just happen to have this information. However, Greer wasn’t there to socialize or drink at the local tavern (she wouldn’t do that). Instead, she has something for Carter: She gives him the receipt for the bracelet Tag had purchased for Merritt. This means she is providing the police with the exact physical evidence they need to link Tag to Merritt. The receipt and the confirmed pregnancy are sufficient to bring Tag in for questioning – which is precisely what Carter and Detective Henry proceed to do. Has Greer just accused her husband of murder? If Greer killed Merrit, did she frame her husband for the crime? It appears that the concept of unconditional love, which implies protecting your partner regardless of circumstances, does come with some conditions after all.

Wedding Favors

Poor Benji seems to be experiencing quite a challenging day. Prior to stumbling upon Amelia and Shooter, he encounters Thomas and Abby ready to savor his wedding cake. He pleads with them to desist, but they, being seemingly heartless individuals, disregard his feelings and continue their feast. In due course, Benji retaliates by submerging Tom’s head in the cake, a response that certainly seems justified under the circumstances. The ensuing altercation between the brothers becomes quite chaotic, reminiscent of their unique sibling bond. Abby eventually intervenes by shouting for them to halt their squabble, as her dress is an irreplaceable vintage piece!

Oh, Abby’s failure to even try cleaning up that cake and her scream for Gosia to step in had me laughing hysterically. She’s a mix of the absolute worst and best!

Let’s revisit Karen and her medication for a brief moment, just a heads-up. There’s definitely something significant on the horizon due to this carefully crafted situation.

Frustrated by being overlooked, Broderick Graham has shifted his lodging to the Sand Dollar Motel and persistently contacts Greer at her residence. Despite her feigned ignorance, it’s evident from the expressions on Tag and Gosia’s faces that they are all acquainted with this particular individual.

It’s best to have Abby handle your messages for you. Her quick-witted reply to Broderick was spot on: “I’ll make sure she knows you phoned her home number during a holiday weekend, take care.”

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2024-09-06 02:54