Ep 9. Rumors Gone Wild

It's another summer weekend, and the house is buzzing with energy. The beautiful backdrop of the Hamptons is enough to keep anyone cheerful, but the housemates have their drama, and it's spilling out all over the place.

Kyle is on-edge about the cheating rumor that Lindsay shared with Amanda about him, and he's not in the mood to let the rumor mill swirl any further. As Amanda consoles her boyfriend, she becomes increasingly frustrated with Lindsay for starting the rumor and ignoring her apologies.

On the other side of the house, Carl is opening up about his feelings for Paige. Paige is charmed by Carl's affections, but she doesn't want to jump into a relationship too quickly. As the night wears on, Carl becomes more intoxicated, and his possessive nature comes out. After he's caught in a lie to Paige, she becomes confused and unsure about their dynamic.

Meanwhile, Hannah invites an old fling back to the house for a romantic rendezvous. Luke, an attractive acquaintance of the housemates, has been a guest at the house before, but now he seems to have eyes only for Hannah. The two enjoy a date night, complete with steamy conversation and romantic settings, but when they return to the house, their private time doesn't last long.

Everybody's on edge, and the tension mounts as one rumor sparks another. Defenses are up, and nobody wants to be the subject of the next gossip topic. Still, the housemates can't escape their feelings, and what once was fun becomes more complicated as the night gets later.

This episode of Summer House is an emotional rollercoaster that leaves no stone unturned. As friendships teeter near collapse and relationships become more complicated, the housemates reflect on what they've gained and lost during their time in the Hamptons. Through it all, they realize that life is never simple, but that the bonds they share with each other can withstand just about anything.