Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
Allie ends her tumultuous relationship with Sean and, fearing his persuasion, escapes to Garrett’s house for the weekend. She unexpectedly interrupts Dean’s threesome, forcing him to end it. Dean grudgingly agrees to keep Allie company, setting up close proximity and potential friction between opposites.
Summary
After breaking up with her longtime boyfriend Sean, Allie receives a string of texts escalating from pleading to angry to apologetic, culminating in his plan to come over. Afraid she’ll give in if they speak, she calls her best friend Hannah for help. With Hannah and Garrett away for the weekend, they arrange for Allie to stay at Garrett’s off-campus house, where Tucker and Dean can run interference if Sean shows up.
Allie commits to a clean break, gathers her things, and heads to the house. Meanwhile, Dean lounges in the living room mid-threesome with Kelly and Michelle. When the doorbell rings, he discovers Allie at the door with luggage, then checks texts from Logan, Hannah, and Garrett warning him to keep his distance and confirming Allie will stay in Garrett’s room.
Allie comes inside despite Dean’s protest, and her presence kills the mood. Dean ends the encounter and sends Kelly and Michelle home. Annoyed about being “cockblocked,” he spars verbally with Allie, who explains she’s hiding from Sean to avoid a relapse. Recognizing her vulnerability and pressured by their mutual friends’ warnings, Dean reluctantly agrees to keep Allie company for the night.
Who Appears
- Allie HayesRecently broke up with Sean; seeks refuge at Garrett’s house to avoid contact and potential backsliding.
- Dean Heyward-Di LaurentisHosting a threesome when Allie arrives; ends it and begrudgingly agrees to keep her company.
- Sean McCallAllie’s ex; bombards her with texts and says he’s coming over, prompting her to flee.
- Hannah WellsAllie’s best friend; coordinates a safe place for Allie to stay and warns Dean to behave.
- Garrett GrahamOffers his room for Allie to use; backs warnings for Dean to keep his distance.
- LoganTexts Dean to enforce boundaries and not to hit on Allie.
- TuckerRoommate expected at the house; positioned as a calming presence and potential buffer.
- KellyOne of Dean’s partners; leaves when Allie’s arrival ends the encounter.
- MichelleOne of Dean’s partners; also leaves after Allie interrupts the mood.
- Grace IversHeard in the background during Hannah’s call; indicates couples’ weekend away.