‘Summer I Turned Pretty’: Conrad Losing His Job In Season 3 Is a Change from the Books (So Will He Get It Back?)

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In the third book of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series titled “We’ll Always Have Summer,” it’s revealed whether or not Conrad manages to regain his job after being dismissed. The Amazon Prime Video show continues for its last season, intending to wrap up Isabel “Belly” Conklin’s (played by Lola Tung) romantic saga. As the story unfolds, Belly must make a decision between her present boyfriend, Jeremiah, and her initial crush, Conrad. Meanwhile, while Jeremiah and Belly are working on revealing their surprise wedding plans following their breakup due to Jeremiah’s cheating controversy, Conrad is occupied with his pre-med responsibilities at Stanford University.

In the initial couple of episodes, we see Conrad devoting a significant amount of time to his summer job, as he harbors unresolved feelings for Belly. Despite these emotions, he remains restrained due to respect for his brother, Jeremiah.

Does Conrad Get His Job Back In ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3?

In the second episode of Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, it was disclosed that Conrad is presently in his initial year of pre-med studies at Stanford University. He sought a summer internship at Stanford Medical Center to aid him in managing his mental health issues and furthering his career aspirations.

Nevertheless, Belly’s tenure at Stanford Medical was brief due to a significant error on his part. Following an altercation between Taylor and Steven Conklin (Belly’s brother), Belly hastened to the hospital to tend to his sibling’s health concerns.

Since Belly was young and unsure about what to do next, Taylor took charge and reached out to Conrad for assistance. Without a moment’s pause, on his first day at Stanford Medical, Conrad asked his superior, Dr. Namazy, for aid in ensuring that Steven would be alright. Dr. Namazy mentioned that the hospital’s neurology head was acquainted with an acquaintance and managed to persuade her to examine Steven’s case (all thanks to Conrad).

Dr. Namazy considered granting Conrad a day of rest, recognizing how closely involved he was with the matter regarding Steven. Yet, Conrad declined this offer, preferring not to let down his superior during his initial working day.

In the end, Conrad’s choice to remain on the job proved costly due to an oversight in one of his tasks. Specifically, he mistakenly mislabeled a blood sample while preoccupied with updates from Belly. This error didn’t go unnoticed by Dr. Namazy, who promptly dismissed him for jeopardizing a patient’s safety by his mistake.

Although it was just a single error, the supervisor emphasized that Conrad ought to be mindful of his capabilities and avoid putting himself in a situation where he might become a potential risk.

By the close of the day, Conrad’s friend, Agnes, dropped by to offer him some guidance and solace following his termination. Agnes advised him that he should be mindful of his emotions and acknowledge them lest they overwhelm him.

Although it remains unclear if Conrad will regain his position at Stanford Medical in Season 3, it’s important to mention that the third book, “We’ll Always Have Summer,” doesn’t include any details about him losing a summer job, suggesting this storyline was exclusively developed for the TV romance drama.

Even though Conrad was let go from his position, he has the opportunity to potentially regain it by applying again next year. However, for him to grow and avoid similar circumstances in the future, it’s crucial that he works on resolving any personal challenges he may be facing.

Here’s Why The Series Included Conrad’s Firing 

It could be that the scene where Conrad lost his summer job was added to create a motivation for him to go back to Cousins, reconnect with his family, and ultimately prepare for the events of his upcoming storyline.

In the book, everyone gathers at Susannah’s memorial garden, which happens to be the place where the reader discovers details about Jeremiah and Belly’s upcoming wedding.

In both Season 3 and the novels, Conrad openly admits that his feelings for Belly continue to impact him significantly on a regular basis.

He’s hesitant to confront the issue since he understands that it would impact his brother. With Jeremiah and Belly tying the knot, it’s become more challenging for Conrad to embrace the situation and progress.

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2025-07-22 23:04