In the preceding episode, Emma was eagerly anticipating her rendezvous with Dex for a house-hunting adventure. But fate dealt her a cruel blow, and she was involved in a horrific accident, resulting in her untimely demise. This shattering occurrence tore Dex's heart into pieces and altered the course of his life forever.
The stability and solace that Emma had brought to his life vanished, leaving Dex drowning in a sea of depression and alcoholism. He found himself constantly reliving their shared memories, longing for the warmth and companionship he had lost.
With Emma's absence, Dex's life began to unravel. Despite having been sober for years, he resorted to alcohol as a means to numb the intolerable pain. This destructive coping mechanism not only decimated his personal life but also led to embarrassing and dangerous situations, such as visiting his daughter at school while under the influence.
Everything that Dex once held dear—his successful career, his relationship with his mother, and most importantly, his beloved Emma—had slipped through his fingers, leaving him lost and adrift in a sea of despair.
Getting into trouble has become Dex's unwanted routine, and he frequently finds himself unceremoniously ejected from pubs. Fortunately, Dex's father and Sylvie are always there to lend a helping hand, but the challenge lies in how they can truly heal Dex's broken heart when every memory seems to be intertwined with Emma.
As the years passed, it appeared that Dex had finally accepted the harsh reality that Emma was no longer a part of his life, and he needed to forge ahead. On the solemn occasion of Emma's second death anniversary, Tilly, Sylvie, and Dex's father made a visit to him, realizing that such a day was not one he should face alone.
They did their utmost to cheer him up, with Graham posing his usual comical questions and Ian cracking his signature flop jokes. Later, Ian and Dex engaged in a heartfelt conversation, where Ian confessed his long-held resentment towards Dex, stemming from the fact that Emma had loved him so deeply.
Ian acknowledged that Dex had brought immense happiness to Emma's life. As Ian prepared to depart, he implored Dex not to surrender to despair and abandon his life.
When Dex finds himself alone, his imagination often conjures Emma sitting beside him, engaging in lively conversations as if she were still physically present. In one such poignant moment, Emma tenderly advises Dex to embrace the future and forge ahead with his life, reassuring him that she would hold no ill will if he chose to part with her belongings.
As the days turn into weeks and months, Dex gradually discovers a newfound sense of healing within himself. While Emma remains ever-present in his memories, he begins to cautiously reopen his heart and reconnect with the world. He comes to the realization that, regardless of where Emma's spirit may reside, she will forever hold a special place in his heart.
Dex embarks on a journey to revisit cherished memories, revisiting places that were once shared with Emma. He returns to his alma mater, bringing Jasmine to Arthur's cherished chair, allowing them both to relive those bittersweet moments from the past. The familiar staircase where he once haltingly stopped Emma years ago to ask for her number evokes a tender reminder of their shared past.
