In the present, Will brings groceries to Fern the morning after they don’t spend the night together. They have sex, and Will makes breakfast for Fern. That evening, they have cocktails with the Roses. The following week is difficult for Fern. The staff is uncertain about Fern’s ability to run the resort, and the AC failed in the cabins. Additionally, a hip new resort is opening, creating steep competition for Brookbanks. Fern’s reservations manager resigns to go work at the new resort.

Will goes over business strategies with Fern in the daytime. In the evenings, they spend time together off the clock. Despite their closeness, Will still takes calls from Annabel privately. Fern tries not to be suspicious.

Peter pulls Fern away from reviewing job applications to come taste bread in the pastry kitchen. He feels Fern should choose the bread served in the dining room. Sourdough was Maggie’s choice. Peter vows he’ll make sourdough any time Fern wants it, but they agree that a new bread is due. Fern feels emotional about doing away with the sourdough.

Peter and Fern try several different breads that Peter has whipped up. Fern thinks of her mother while trying the bread.