French Exit

The next day, Julius returns with an overnight bag. He waits for someone to object, but no one does. Madeleine also arrives with a bag, and moves into Malcolm’s room. She tells him their relationship is strictly platonic.

Joan lets herself into the apartment and finds Frances in the bath. After receiving the postcard, she became so worried that she rushed to Paris. She and Frances excitedly make plans for her visit, and Mme Reynard feels left out. Joan comments on how many people Frances has let into her life, so different from her normal behavior. Then Susan and her fiancé, Tom, arrive with their luggage.

Tom is a handsome, normal, boring man. He’s in love with Susan, who seems to be in love with Malcolm. Susan admits this might be right—after Malcolm called, she couldn’t stop thinking about him. They find a foam mattress for Susan to sleep on, and Tom takes the floor. Joan sleeps with Frances, and they giggle like girls having a sleepover.