The Unhoneymooners

Olive is stunned by the resort’s opulence and the ocean view. Ethan remarks on her “propensity to overshare” when she comments on it, so she goes back inside (74). She is horrified to realize the honeymoon suite (naturally) has only one bed. They briefly argue over who should take it; Olive refuses to take the bed simply because she is a woman. But she finally agrees, hoping they will be able to avoid each other for much of the trip. Olive decides to go to the spa.

After her treatments, she resolves to do something nice for Ami. She wakes from her nap to see her soon-to-be boss, Mr. Hamilton. Olive is discomfited when he reminds her that he hired her for her personal integrity, given that she has recently done a great deal of subterfuge to be on this trip. To Olive’s horror, the massage therapist addresses her as “Mrs. Thomas,” and she decides to explain that she is on her honeymoon. Mr. Hamilton, delighted, explains he and his wife are on an anniversary trip, and invites Olive and her “husband” to dinner. Olive realizes she must ask Ethan to help her with her social dilemma.

Olive returns to the room, finding Ethan on the balcony.