Taylor comes to visit Belly for her sixteenth birthday. Taylor even snuck a secret weapon into Belly's bag. Taylor encourages her to attend the bonfire - she might not like the guy who invited her but Conrad will be there. After all, she looks a lot different this summer.īelly calls Taylor that evening to vent about things feeling different between her and Conrad that night. This might be the year Conrad notices her. She's been in love with him since she was 12 and needs to either act on it or move on. Belly lies that she doesn't know but Taylor knows the truth - it's a hot make out with Conrad Fisher. Taylor wants Belly's summer wish - the one thing she wants to happen this summer. The girls playfully tussle on the bed until Laurel calls for them to leave soon. She wants Belly to show off her new boobs by packing cute things. Belly packs her belongings as Taylor chats about boys, volleyball, and critiques her choices in swimwear. Taylor helps her best friend Belly Conklin prepare for her summer at Cousins Beach. Throughout The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1 2 Throughout The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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