Midsummers

**Midsummers** is the fifth episode of the first season of *Outer Banks*. It is the fifth episode of the series overall.

## Synopsis

John B believes he's made a breakthrough in the hunt for the gold, but his desire to include Sarah in the quest causes friction among the friends.

## Plot

JJ finds himself face to face with Sheriff Peterkin, who asks him about the two dead men and the Royal Merchant. She tells him to get John B into the station before giving orders to the deputy to keep eyes on his house. JJ’s decision to take the fall for Pope brings consequences as he’s beaten by his father.

John B brings Denmark’s letter to an expert who translates the words and mentions specific text referring to harvesting wheat. Sensing this is a big clue, JJ catches John B before the police can see him and they take off together, while Sheriff Peterkin tells a shadowy figure that “they’re even now”, clearly showing something going on behind the scenes.

Midsummer celebrations get underway with the Kooks and as they all dress smartly and get into the party spirit, JJ poses as a waiter to break in and find Sarah for their next mission. JJ hands her a note from John B, asking to meet on the balcony, while JJ is spotted by Rafe and the other Kooks who start beating him down. John B tells Sarah that he needs a map of Tannyhill from Sarah's father's office. They share their second kiss but this moment is cut short with Topper, Sarah's boyfriend spotting them from afar. John B quickly says to meet at the Hawk's Nest with the map at midnight before scurrying away.

John B gathers the troops and tells them all that the gold never actually went down with the Royal Merchant; it’s been at Tannyhill] this whole time. The message about the wheat is code for gold and they just need a survey map to figure out exactly where it’s hidden.

Only, that involves bringing Sarah into the fold and as he mentions this to them, the entire group take offense – especially Kie who talks to him about Pogue Lyfe and how Sarah’s going to betray them all sooner or later.

Sarah’s father reveals his own compass later that evening after talking to his daughter, while a drunk Topper decides to go and profess his love to Sarah at her bedroom. Only, Sarah isn’t there and in her place is her sister who reveals she sneaked out the house.

Sarah, as it turns out, has the map and heads off to meet John B at their scheduled destination in Kildare. After handing over the map, Topper finds them high up on the Hawk’s Nest and confronts John B, pushing him hard and causing him to fall straight down onto the hard floor below. Sarah begs for help and the group come rushing over, where Kie watches as Sarah kisses John B.

John B awakens to find Sarah sitting on the end of his bed. He managed to get away with a broken arm and a few cuts and bruises, which is incredibly lucky, and it’s here Sarah’s dad, Ward, arrives and admits that Sarah has told him everything. He offers to be John B’s legal guardian and let him stay with them, which he agrees to do.

## Cast

* Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron
* Madison Bailey as Kiara
* Jonathan Daviss as Pope
* Rudy Pankow as JJ
* Austin North as Topper
* Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron
* Charles Esten as Ward Cameron
* Cullen Moss as Deputy Shoupe
* Julia Antonelli as Wheezie Cameron
* Caroline Arapoglou as Rose Cameron
* E. Roger Mitchell as Heyward
* Chelle Ramos as Deputy Plumb
* Gary Weeks as Luke
* Samantha Soule as Anna Carrera

### Co-Starring

* Marland Burke as Mike Carrera
* Deion Smith as Kelce
* Ricky Russert as Antonio
* Chris Gerard as Mr. Sunn
* Bolton Marsh as Club Manager
* Jeff Wolfe as Security Guard
* John J. O'Neill Jr. as Old Guy

## Quotes

**JJ: (to Pope) "**for once in your life, trust someone else"

## Trivia

* Kiara mentions "The T-Shirt Company" in this episode, however it is unknown what she was talking about and it was never brought up again in the series.

## Gallery

### Images

* Promotional
* In Episode