A Thousand Boy Kisses

Poppy performs at a recital for the first time since coming back to Blossom Grove. She sees her parents, the Kristiansens, and Alton in the audience, but she does not see Rune. She performs, losing herself in the music, and she relishes the moment of silence at the end of the piece before catching a glimpse of Rune leaving the auditorium. Poppy talks to her parents and the Kristiansens, and Alton tells Poppy that Rune ignores him.

Poppy goes to Deacon’s party with Jorie, who apologizes for talking about Rune. Poppy wears earrings with infinity symbols that Rune gave her for her 14th birthday. At the party, Poppy confesses to Jorie that she regrets cutting contact with Rune, whom she loves just as much as she did two years ago, and she says she hopes no one finds out why Poppy had to leave town. Later, Poppy finds Rune on a couch with his arm around Avery, leaning in for a kiss. Poppy flees to another room, thinking she might throw up, but Rune follows her. Rune gets close to Poppy, but Poppy tells Rune to leave her alone and hurries away.

Poppy hears Rune running behind her, and she goes to the blossom grove.