On the hottest day of the year, Evan whisks Gently away to Malibu for a romantic weekend; when the trip hits the rocks, the couple is forced to question their future.

Evan's intense work schedule pushes Gently to the edge as he becomes more and more demanding. Things come to a head when Evan asks Gently to put her work on the back burner in order to host an impromptu work dinner for him.