The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 8: What does lemon jelly belly mean? Details from the Prime Video romantic drama, explored 

Episode 8 of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions for both Jellyfish and Bonrad shippers. With Belly and Jeremiah's cancelled wedding, there's hope that Conklin might finally return to her first love.

However, she even books a ticket for Paris, hinting that Belly might get back with Conrad Fisher after she completes her studies. Interestingly, this isn't the only thing fans are thinking about.

In the same episode, Belly feels completely broken and says "Lemon Jelly Belly" to her mom. In return, Laurel doesn't ask her any questions. Instead, she tightly hugs her daughter as she needs it the most.

So, what does this "Lemon Jelly Belly" mean in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3? This little phrase is a unique code between Laurel and Belly, which is only used when Belly feels uncomfortable and needs her mother.

As seen in the episode, Conrad couldn't stop himself from saying goodbye for the last time and kissing Belly on her forehead. And then, soon after, she had to confront Jeremiah about her feelings for Conrad. This was too much for her, forcing Belly to use the code.

The real reason why Belly says "Lemon Jelly Belly" in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 8

The first time fans heard Belly saying "Lemon Jelly Belly" was in the first chapter of the Prime Video series. It was in Episode 2, "Summer Dress," in which Susannah confirms that Belly is going to be a debutante.

But before that event, she needs to attend the debutante tea and meet with other girls. As Laurel drops her daughter off at the club, she tells Belly to immediately call if she doesn't like anything or if the girls are mean to her.

Laurel says, "Use our code phrase, and I'll be right there. You remember it from when you were little, right?" and the mother-daughter repeat "Lemon, Jelly Belly". Belly then leaves for the tea and meets her best friend, Jeremiah.

And now in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Belly uses the same code by the end of Episode 8. She's broken and upset after everything that happened, hurting both Conrad and Jeremiah.

Since the phrase was theirs, Laurel didn't ask anything. It was a reminder for viewers that no matter how mature Belly becomes, she'll forever be that little girl, the "Bean" for her mother, Laurel.

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Jackie Chung talks about "Lemon Jelly Belly" in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3

In a recent interview with Deadline, Jackie Chung was asked to shed light on the emotional moment between her character, Laurel, and Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 8. While explaining the "callback", Chung said:

"I tell my boys that they will always be my babies. And they’re like, ‘I’m so big now. You can’t call me a baby. I’m not a baby.’"

She continued:

"But I feel like that’s what this moment is, is that Belly will always be Laurel’s baby and Steven too, but she will always be there to catch her and hold her in whatever feelings she’s having."

The actress explained that Lurel deeply loves her children, and no matter what, she will always be there for them. Chung mentioned that Laurel "would never abandon" Belly. Chung also said:

"And I feel like in that moment, I can’t speak for her Belly or Lola, but seems like she’s just so sad and just needs a hug from her mother. And Laurel is more than happy to be there for her."

So, instead of saying any comforting words, Laurel just hugs her daughter. She then helps her pack things and take off for Paris.

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