Summer's life takes a dramatic turn when her parents announce they're separating. Summer reluctantly moves in with her Aunt Carol, who's in charge of the local beach house, and starts working there as a maid.
At the beach house, Summer meets Zach, a charming and rebellious surfer who immediately challenges her comfortable, but ultimately unsatisfying life. Zach opens up a world of new experiences for Summer, encouraging her to try new things like surfing and taking risks. She starts questioning her relationship with Caleb and her own identity.
Summer and Zach develop a close friendship, which eventually blossoms into romance. However, their relationship isn't without its challenges. Zach's carefree attitude and Summer's fear of commitment create tension, and Summer struggles to balance her feelings for Zach with her loyalty to Caleb.
As the summer progresses, Summer and Zach face various obstacles, including:
* Zach's family issues: Zach's father is a famous musician, and Zach feels pressure to follow in his footsteps.
* Caleb's jealousy: Caleb is not happy about Zach and Summer's growing closeness.
* Summer's own self-doubt: Summer struggles with her insecurities and fears of change.
Ultimately, Summer must make a difficult decision about her future. She has to choose between the security of her relationship with Caleb and the thrilling, unpredictable path she has begun to explore with Zach.
"That Summer" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and the importance of taking risks. It's a story about finding your own voice and learning to embrace the unknown.