Bestie, That's My Fiancé Episode 1

Episode 1 · Nora, Evan Mercer, Tessa

Episode 1 recap

Nora recalls Tessa borrowing Evan's photo to skip overtime, which grew into dinner dates, hand-holding, and Nora waiting two hours in the rain. On Christmas Day, Tessa brings matching red sweaters for herself and Evan. While Nora's mother texts about Evan's visit, Nora deletes their numbers and packs her suitcase. When Evan tries to grab the gifts Nora bought for her parents to give to Tessa's relatives, Nora blocks him.

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Episode 1 scene by scene

00:00: Memories of Broken Boundaries
Nora remembers Tessa borrowing Evan's photo to avoid working late. That favor grew into holding hands, shared dinners, and Evan picking Tessa up from work. Meanwhile, Nora waited alone in the rain for two hours and fell severely ill.
00:32: The Matching Holiday Sweaters
On Christmas Day, Tessa brings matching red holiday sweaters for Evan to wear to her family gathering. Nora receives a warm message from Nora's mother, who expects her future son-in-law to join them for the holiday.
00:55: Packing Luggage in Silence
Nora deletes Evan and Tessa from her phone. She texts Nora's mother that she is traveling back home alone. While Tessa calls out from the hallway urging Evan to leave, Nora packs her bags in the bedroom.
01:20: Confrontation Over the Christmas Gifts
Nora walks into the living room with her suitcase. Evan tells her that her parents can wait, then reaches for the gifts Nora bought for them. Nora places her hand firmly on the box, prompting Tessa to weep.

Key lines from episode 1

“Nora your parents are family. We can see them any time. Tess's relatives only meet once a year. Get your priorities straight.”
Evan Mercer · Evan says this to Nora when demanding she delay seeing her own parents.

“I'm only borrowing them. I'll replace them later. Your parents won't be petty over something this small, will they?”
Evan Mercer · Evan says this while trying to take the holiday gifts Nora purchased.

“If it's so small, why not go with nothing?”
Nora · Nora says this while holding down the gift box Evan tries to take.

“Forget it Evan. I don't want them.”
Tessa · Tessa says this with tears in her eyes after Nora blocks Evan's move.

How episode 1 ends

Evan tries to take the holiday presents Nora bought for her parents, but Nora holds down the box and directly questions him. Tessa puts on a tearful face and insists she does not want the gifts. Will Nora hand over the presents, and will Evan abandon Nora on Christmas to leave with Tessa?