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Chapter 9
Overview
Allie and Dean spend the evening watching a French soap, unexpectedly bonding and building attraction. Dean encourages Allie to ignore Sean and pursue what she wants, suggesting new distractions like salsa lessons. The sexual tension peaks, but Allie draws the line and sends Dean home, keeping boundaries intact.
Summary
Allie introduces Dean to her French soap, Solange. They banter about language learning and Dean’s elaborate full name, while Allie recaps the show’s tangled plots. Dean mocks it, then gives in and watches, gradually getting hooked as they share drinks and sit closer.
As an episode unfolds, Dean and Allie puzzle out a key French word and realize a will and inheritance are driving the drama. Dean, alarmed at his investment in the show and margaritas, jokes about his reputation, and they flirt lightly.
Sean texts Allie to meet for coffee. Dean urges her to ignore him if she truly wants to move on, warning Sean will persist because he knows Allie’s worth. Allie agrees she wants to move on, and Dean suggests finding distractions and adopting his carefree philosophy.
Pressed for something she genuinely wants, Allie admits she’s always wanted to learn salsa dancing but felt awkward going alone. Dean refuses to take lessons himself but encourages her to sign up, emphasizing doing what she wants without caring what others think.
Attraction intensifies as they sit close and touch, but when Dean begins to voice his desire, Allie halts it and ends the night. Dean leaves, frustrated yet respectful, and resolves to take care of himself alone.
Who Appears
- Allie HayesIntroduces Dean to a French soap; wrestles with texts from Sean; considers salsa lessons; feels strong attraction to Dean but sets boundaries and sends him home.
- Dean Di LaurentisGets hooked on Allie’s soap; advises her to ignore Sean and pursue what she wants; flirts but respects her stop and leaves.
- SeanEx-boyfriend who texts asking to meet; his persistence prompts Dean’s advice for Allie to move on.