The Husband Who Never Comes Home Episode 1

Episode 1 · Sylvia, Derek, Gloria

Episode 1 recap

Sharon sits with Sylvia at a coffee shop and explains the terms of a blind date with a sailor. Sylvia listens to how often he stays at sea and immediately offers to get married that very day. A flashback shows Sylvia waiting at the table, tired of awful setups from relatives until Sharon persuades her to stay. Derek finally rushes in, apologizing for the traffic. Sharon makes introductions and quietly leaves them alone.

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Episode 1 scene by scene

00:00: A Sudden Marriage Proposal
Sharon sits across from Sylvia in a coffee shop and lists the details about a sailor. Sylvia learns his salary and his schedule at sea. Without waiting any longer, Sylvia cuts in and proposes that they get married today.
00:34: Waiting for the Date
A flashback shows Sylvia sitting alone and waiting impatiently for her date to arrive. She remembers her exhaustion from past terrible setups arranged by her family and friends. Sharon talks to Sylvia and convinces her to give this man a chance.
01:42: Derek Arrives at Last
Derek rushes into the coffee shop and apologizes for the delay. Sylvia notices his handsome appearance despite her low expectations. Sharon breaks the ice between the two of them and then slips away, leaving Sylvia and Derek alone at the table.

Key lines from episode 1

“He's a sailor, three hundred grand a year. But he only comes ashore once a year, a month at most.”
Sharon · Sharon explains the suitor's salary and time away at sea to Sylvia.

“then let's get married today”
Sylvia · Sylvia gives her immediate answer after Sharon outlines the sailor's unusual terms.

“sorry I'm late traffic”
Derek · Derek enters the cafe and excuses his tardiness to Sylvia and Sharon.

How episode 1 ends

Sharon slips out of the cafe, leaving Sylvia and Derek sitting face-to-face in the booth. Derek has just introduced himself after arriving late, and Sylvia now faces the handsome stranger she offered to marry today. Will Derek accept her sudden proposal, or will he walk away from the table?