Count My Lies

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes depictions of sexual content, emotional abuse, violence, and bullying.

On one Friday morning, Violet invites Sloane over for coffee, and Jay, just out of the shower, answers in khaki pants and no shirt. Sloane feels insecure in her jeans and hoodie, but she finally gives Jay the promised copy of And Then There Were None—she’s had it in her bag for months. Sloane and Jay joke about Sloane being a saint and superhero who saves kids from bee stings.

Jay wonders if Violet has said anything about their marriage. Sloane is confused, so he changes the subject. Sloane doesn’t want Violet to come home, but she does. Violet invites Sloane to her birthday celebration on a boat on Sunday.

Sloane sets an alarm for Sunday morning, but she doesn’t need it: She’s too excited to sleep. She puts on makeup and carefully selects an outfit. On the boat, Violet and Sloane drink sparkling apple cider before Jay explains to her the ins and outs of sailing. Jay learned how to sail at summer camp, but Jay doesn’t come from wealth. Sloane relates to his socioeconomic status. Jay and Sloane flirt, and Sloane admits to herself that she has more than a “crush” on him.