The ladies settle into an evening of comfort food, conversation and coincidences.

Fran tells her Lucy tale.

While Julie is off hunting for an Internet connection, Gayle and Fran start chopping away, getting dinner prepped. Julie manages to set her feelings of frustration aside as she rejoins the girls and gets the hang of a new activity — chopping wood.

The “holiday” truly begins as the girls get in some beach time. A chance encounter with a cute boy triggers a workmare for Julie, while a walk and some beachcombing leads to a discussion about “The Force” and of keeping the channel clear…

Spontaneous fun and games. A stop at the market for provisions shows the girls letting their hair down in an unusual way.