Episode 13 of One Day kicks off with Dex and Emma waking up side by side, their bodies intertwined in a tender embrace. Dex tenderly suggests to Emma that she break her lease on her apartment and move in with him, a proposal that leaves Emma momentarily silenced, deep in thought. After a moment or two, she replies that she'll consider it, her gaze softening as she looks into his eager eyes.
As the episode unfolds, it becomes evident that Dex has a meticulously crafted plan in motion to reclaim his footing in life. Together, Dex and Emma embark on a trip to visit Dex's father, intent on enlisting his support for a new business venture. Dex harbors a dream of opening a cafe and restaurant in Paris, and he turns to his father for financial assistance. His father, however, is initially skeptical, his brow furrowed in doubt.
Emma steps in to reassure him, her voice filled with conviction as she attests to Dex's transformation and his unwavering determination to get his life back on track. Seeing the steel in his son's gaze, Dex's father relents, agreeing to provide the necessary funds to launch the new business.
The following year witnesses the grand opening of Dex's cafe, but the crowds don't quite materialize as he had envisioned. Despite the initial lull, Dex remains steadfast in his belief that his cafe will eventually bloom and thrive. Meanwhile, Emma's life intersects with Sylvie's as she meets her to pick up Jasmine, a moment that foreshadows more intersections and entanglements in the lives of these characters as the episode draws to a close.
If you were to pick up the threads of this story, Sylvie is now happily married to Cal. Dex and Emma, too, are eagerly anticipating their own wedding day, having even extended an invitation to Sylvie, albeit one she has chosen to politely decline for reasons that are all too apparent. Throughout the day, Dex and Emma devote themselves to Sylvie's care, with Emma revealing a deep-seated desire to start a family of her own.
That evening, Emma confides in Dex about her longing to become a mother, and he, with tender understanding, concurs. He vows to redouble his efforts in their shared endeavor. Time passes, but despite their best efforts, Emma remains unable to conceive. Sometimes, the strain of their situation tests their bond, yet Dex always manages to restore her spirits with his unwavering support.
Unfortunately, fate intervenes in the most tragic of ways. On the fateful day when Emma and Dex were poised to embark on their house-hunting adventure, Emma is involved in a devastating accident.
