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The morning after the cleaning party, Luc gets a call from his mother. They discuss Jon before Odile asks about Oliver and why Luc has not talked about him before. She correctly guesses that their relationship is a ruse and is disappointed and worried about his emotional well-being. Luc assures her that he is fine before agreeing to go to her house that evening. Later, Oliver calls him and asks to see him. Luc invites him to his mother’s and is surprised by how much he wants Oliver and Odile to meet.
Oliver and Luc meet on the train. They discuss sex. Luc almost tells him about Miles but stops himself. They hold hands as they walk to Odile’s house. Oliver invites Luc to his friend Jennifer’s 30th birthday party so they can practice being in public more. Luc is concerned when he learns that all of Oliver’s friends are straight but agrees to attend. As they get closer to the house, Oliver starts having anxiety hiccups and worries that Luc’s mother won’t like him. Luc compliments Oliver and assures him that it will go well.