Episode 7 of One Day opens with Emma feverishly working, searching for the perfect words to bring her novel to life. Under the pen name Emma T Wilde, she struggles to even put down the first draft, feeling overwhelmed by the task. Ian attempts to peek at her progress, but Emma balks, declaring her work horrid and unworthy of any reader's attention. Ian counters with a heartfelt assurance that Emma is the most remarkable and talented individual he has ever encountered.
Meanwhile, a peek into Dex's world reveals a new romance. He has a vibrant girlfriend named Suki, a charming TV presenter for the BBC. After her show wraps up, Dex eagerly calls her, inviting her to a lively party. It's all part of the glitz and glamour of their showbiz lives, he explains, but Suki politely declines, explaining that she needs to get an early night for the next day's workload.
Later in the episode, Emma and Dex unexpectedly cross paths. They decide to catch up, enjoying a boisterous night of drinks and a decadent dinner. Dex splashes out on extravagant beverages for Emma, perhaps attempting to flaunt his extravagant lifestyle. As the evening unfolds, the scene comes alive with their shared laughter and the buzz of the city nightlife.
Furthermore, Dex playfully yet disrespectfully refers to Emma's current boyfriend, Ian, as "Mr. Ha Ha". Over dinner, the two engage in a deep conversation about their respective life paths. Emma shares that her career is progressing smoothly and she's diligently working on her book. Dex reveals that he's living life to the fullest and has been offered a prestigious column in a reputable magazine to critique various restaurants in the city.
Emma attempts to steer the conversation towards Tilly, but Dex abruptly abandons their talk to flirt with an alluring waitress. Nervously, he extends an invitation to Emma for his party, fearing that she might feel bored as she won't know anyone there.
As the episode unfolds, Dex becomes embroiled in a heated altercation with a waitress over an uncooked steak. He insists on seeing the menu and demands the steak to be removed from the bill. Emma watches in dismay, feeling that Dex has undergone a significant transformation. To compound the situation, Dex proceeds to insult Emma, criticizing her for never completing anything she starts, without considering her current circumstances.
To compound the situation, Dex adds insult to Emma's already bruised ego by disdainfully dismissing her as "merely a teacher" and querying if she intends to spend the remainder of her days educating students. This pushes Emma to the brink of her patience, and she storms out of the restaurant, leaving Dex in her wake.
Dex scrambles to catch up with her, profusely apologizing for his hurtful words, but it seems Emma has reached her limit with his antics. "You're not the person I once knew," she declares with finality.
Dex, equally frustrated, lashes out at Emma, accusing her of never listening to him and dismissing his ideas with contempt. The episode concludes with Dex and Emma parting ways, possibly signaling the demise of their once-close friendship, leaving a tense and emotional aftertaste in the air.
