During their five-hour chat, Young Neptune unexpectedly begins explaining to Matthew the benefits of sunning...somewhere unexpected. Just because he’s initially amused doesn’t mean Matthew discounts the idea - leading him to reflect on other alternative h

Matthew finally makes a long-awaited connection. And, when presented with the opportunity to get high, he recalls that time he failed a drug test.

As it becomes clear that he’s not just passing through, the village opens up to Matthew, leading him to reflect on the benefits of staying in one place when traveling. Matthew has a great conversation with Alfred the Butler, who—Matthew is surprised to

Matthew hits a creative wall. In spite of himself, he acknowledges there’s no point in forcing it—that it’s part of the creative process. All the same, hitting the wall leads to existential questions and doubts about his efforts and path forward. Then Ma

Exploding lightbulbs lead to a blown fuse. Young Neptune continues to send mixed messages, leaving Matthew unsure what to think. And Matthew talks about the one-man show based on his book, which he performed in San Francisco.

Even though he’s been forced to stop using deodorant, Matthew insists he doesn’t smell—unlike those guys at his gym at home. When he’s caught in a downpour, he’s reminded of the joys of playing in the rain. And, when pleasure turns to pain, he realizes he

Matthew struggles to get sunscreen on a tricky—but critical—area. His terrace proves a feast for pollinators, he gets his Croatian corrected (even though he doesn’t speak Croatian), and another encounter with Young Neptune forces him to face a sad truth.

A routine outing to the nude beach turns out not to be routine at all. Matthew has another jaw-dropping encounter with a handsome stranger, and he struggles with protecting an area that hasn’t seen the light of day for years.

On his way to the beach, Matthew is unexpectedly hit by a deluge of inspiration, which leads to reflections on the creative process and the importance of cultivating inspiration.

Matthew doesn’t hear his alarm, so gets to the café late—and misses out on his special table. Wasps again pose an unexpected threat, and Matthew reflects on how little it takes to be happy.