[s1e5] Tan Lines May 2026

When Taylor gets injured (or "injured"), Conrad steps in to play with Belly. This is pure fan service for Team Conrad. The chemistry is undeniable, even if they spend half the time bickering. It shows that even when they’re at odds, they’re in sync. 2. The Cam-Cameron Exit

If Conrad is the brooding storm, Jeremiah is the sunshine—but in this episode, the sunshine starts to burn. Jeremiah is tired of being the "golden retriever" brother. [S1E5] Tan Lines

In "Tan Lines," the honeymoon phase of Belly’s new "pretty" summer officially ends. The Fourth of July is over, the volleyball tournament is looming, and the secrets the adults have been keeping are starting to leak through the floorboards. 1. The Volleyball Tournament (Team Belly vs. Team Taylor) When Taylor gets injured (or "injured"), Conrad steps

He sees the moment Belly and Conrad share on the court, and he realizes he can’t just wait around. His pursuit of Belly becomes much more intentional here, setting up the massive tug-of-war that defines the rest of the season. 4. The Heavy Stuff: Susannah and Laurel It shows that even when they’re at odds, they’re in sync

Belly finally realizes that she’s using Cam to distract herself from the Fisher brothers. Their breakup is remarkably mature for 16-year-olds. Cam knows he’s the "palate cleanser," and he exits with his dignity intact.

We have to pour one out for Cam. He was the "safe" choice—the sweet, nerdy guy who actually treated Belly with respect.