Wave gets triggered into recalling fragments of the night of the incident and struggles to cope, leaving Lava deeply worried.
In That Summer episode 2, which aired on September 26, Wave gets high after a short smoke. When Tum tries to hit him with a decorative paddle, Wave begins to recall fragments of the night of the incident—specifically Victor hitting him. Worried, Lava takes care of him all night.
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Disclaimer: This article includes spoilers for the series. Continue reading at your own discretion.
That Summer Episode 2 Recap: Before the Memory Loss
Prince Davin and Victor paddle to the middle of the sea to watch the fireworks. During the moment, Davin reflects and wonders if he could ever live a different life, free from duty and family expectations, saying,
A love I don’t have to hide, a love where I can hold someone’s hand without caring what others might think. Would that ever be possible?
In the present, Lava takes Wave thrift shopping, joking that every shirt carries a haunted story. But Wave insists on pricier new clothes, and with their budget tight, Lava makes him promise to pay it back through work—no amnesia excuses allowed.
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Lava Snaps at Wave
Wave struggles with chores while Lava slacks off. Later, he catches Lava smoking, but Lava brushes it off and warns him not to tell Uncle Peng. While cleaning, Wave finds a photo book with Arantha in it and accidentally breaks Peng’s vase.
Their tension boils over—Wave threatens to expose him, but Lava insists it’s just herbs and snaps, “I won’t put up with you anymore,” before packing to leave for Bangkok.
As Lava storms out, Wave tries to stop him, sparking a heated argument until Uncle Peng steps in. The tension then shifts to Peng and Lava, as Peng challenges his decision to leave and brings up his family, especially his late father.
In the end, Wave admits he doesn’t want to be a burden and promises to work on regaining his memory quickly, asking Lava for help.
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Wave Follows Lava to the Bar; Peng’s Insecurity
Lava and Tum take Wave back to the beach where Lava first rescued him. Lava reenacts what happened and reassures him, saying, “At this point, no one wants you to remember more than I do.”
The residents are busy cleaning trash on the beach when Tum invites Lava to Honey’s bar to smoke. Kratae informs Wave, who insists on coming along, but Lava shuts him down, saying, “Don’t act like a lover guarding their love at a bar.”
When Wave threatens to tell Uncle Peng, Lava and Tum ditch him, forcing him to walk alone. Still, he catches up at the bar, where they pressure him to smoke, saying it might trigger his memory. He tries but only ends up coughing.
Meanwhile, Dr. Tum brings up Lava, specifically his mother, during an intimate moment with Peng. This makes Peng wonder why Lava’s mother sent him when she barely speaks to him. Their conversation then shifts to their own relationship, where Peng admits his insecurities, saying,
I just feel like I’m not successful enough to make people accept me.
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Wave Recalls Fragments of His Memories
High from smoking, Wave freaks out when Tum tries to hit him with a paddle—triggering a flashback of Victor doing the same. Panicked, he runs off, and alone in the dark, more memories flood back: Victor on the boat saying, “Making you happy is my duty.”
Lava finds Wave terrified and mistaking him for a threat. He gently calms him, takes him home, and comforts him as Wave breaks down, pleading, “I want to remember who I am.”
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Victor returns to Arantha
Meanwhile in Arantha, Prince Davin’s family grows worried about him. Soon after, Victor returns, claiming Davin wants to stay in Thailand, give up his role as heir, and that he himself will soon take the crown.
That Summer Episode 3 Preview and Release Date
That Summer episode 3 teases Lava provoking Wave by asking if someone who’s lost their memories can still recall their sexual orientation. Meanwhile, the two stumble upon Uncle Peng and Dr. Wut secretly dating. Lava also tells Wave that memories are stimulated through senses and touch as he guides Wave’s hand across his body.
Episode 3 will be released on October 3, 2025, and fans can watch it online via GMMTV OFFICIAL YouTube channel at 9:30 PM (PHT).
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Source: GMMTV OFFICIAL, That Summer TH (X Account), GMMTV
