The Summer I Turned Pretty, #3
We'll Always Have Summer
by Jenny Han
Contents
Chapter Thirty-Four
Overview
Belly and Jeremiah clash over wedding planning at Jimmy’s, exposing Belly’s stress and Jeremiah’s laid‑back approach. Jeremiah proposes casual attire, a friend DJ, and a Pulp Fiction first dance; Belly resists, then concedes. Belly admits she hates planning but still wants to marry. Laurel remains silent, and they return to find Conrad gone.
Summary
Belly and Jeremiah eat at Jimmy’s, where Belly pushes to make concrete wedding decisions after a tiring day of errands. Jeremiah jokes about attire and themes, proposing white shirts and khaki shorts on the beach, and suggests a Pulp Fiction first dance, which frustrates Belly.
As Jeremiah downplays logistics, he says his father can handle food, while Belly insists they should plan together. The joking escalates—he teases about checking with Taylor and calls Belly “Bridezilla”—triggering Belly to admit she doesn’t want to plan the wedding but still wants to get married.
Jeremiah offers tangible help: his friend Pete can DJ and handle music. Seeking peace, Belly ultimately agrees to “You Never Can Tell” for their first dance, softening the tension.
Jeremiah asks if Laurel has called after receiving the invitation; Belly says no, and both hope she will. They return home to find Conrad’s car gone, closing the night on an unresolved, watchful note.
Who Appears
- BellyStressed by wedding planning; clashes with Jeremiah, admits she hates planning but wants marriage; agrees to the Pulp Fiction dance.
- Jeremiah FisherLaid-back fiancé; proposes casual attire and friend DJ; jokes about themes; calls her “Bridezilla”; wins the first-dance choice.