Boyfriend Material

Oliver makes hot chocolate and encourages Luc to face his problems. Luc admits that their relationship feels genuine, a sentiment Oliver agrees with. However, Luc’s experience with Miles makes him terrified of relationships regardless of Oliver’s efforts to soothe him. Ultimately, they agree to continue their “fake” relationship for fear of changing too many things at once. They spend the night together and both call out sick the next day. Bridget spam texts him for details before yet another work crisis pulls her attention away.

Oliver and Luc spend the rest of Monday together. On Tuesday, Luc struggles to secure items for the Beetle Drive’s silent auction. Rhys stops by and tells Luc that Bronwyn is grateful that he was photographed at her restaurant, helping her notoriety, and briefly summarizes a news article that detailed Luc’s effort to turn over a new leaf. Rhys suggests that Luc use social media to draw attention to people like Bronwyn, but Luc resists the idea. Rhys tells Luc about a friend’s art installation. Luc agrees to go because he is trying to be a better person, inviting Oliver along as well.

Luc gets a call from Jon asking to meet. Luc is hesitant to agree to a one-on-one dinner.