The beach was not crowded at all. I mean, there were plenty of people there, but the idea that I had to save us a spot was a joke. I set up our towels and cooler on an empty spot of beach at least 50 yards away from anyone else, then covered myself with sun lotion and laid back. I heard my phone chime and fished it out of my bag to see I'd missed a number of messages in a group chat that was me, the three guys and Rachel.

Mike: [Guys, Rachel needs help picking out a new bathing suit. What do you think of these?]

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