After committing to be in a relationship with each other, Nora and Charlie head to work for their first day together in the same literary agency. They are given their first task, collaborating on a book together! They brainstorm ideas for the book and realize the ideas mirror their own evolving relationship.

Nora and Charlie prepare for a romantic date night overlooking the Empire State Building, the scene of some of the most famous grand gestures of love in movies and tv. Nora and Charlie look back on all the moments that got them here to this moment.

Nora and Charlie, both deeply immersed in the literary world, begin their date by discussing their favorite books and authors, engaging in playful debates about literary preferences. As the conversation deepens, they start to share personal stories—Charlie opens up about his past, including his hesitations about relationships and his dedication to his career in publishing. Nora, in turn, reflects on her journey as a literary agent, her experiences with heartbreak, and the struggle to balance her personal and professional life. Their conversation shifts to topics like trust, love, and the complexities of vulnerability, as they challenge each other’s perspectives while slowly uncovering more about their true selves. The evening ends with a quiet, shared moment of understanding, where they both realize just how much they connect on a deeper, more emotional level. Charlie asks Nora if this is the New York she'd always wanted to experience, the one her mother worked so hard to give her.

Nora and Charlie are presenting a pitch of their book to management, when he gets an urgent phone call from home. His mother had an accident and he is needed in Sunshine Falls. As they react to the news, Charlie goes into a panic attack at work because he is afraid of losing his family. Nora must help him calm down. Charlie relies on Nora for support, especially when he feels embarrassed for being vulnerable in front of their colleagues. Through this shared experience, their bond deepens as they prove they can face any challenge, both personally and professionally, as a team.

Charlie's vulnerability after the panic attack sparks a heart-to-heart conversation with Nora, where they confront their feelings and the true nature of their relationship in a quiet moment at the office.

Charlie and Nora set off on a road trip to Sunshine Falls. On the way, they are tasked with finishing the presentation that had to leave mid-way. Nora decides to drive and makes Charlie finish the presentation. Charlie continues talking into the laptop during their video call, but he blanks out mid-way and changes the theme of their book, leaving Nora stunned. On the video call, he apologizes and decides to start over and narrates a story that is their own story in disguise. The management loves the presentation and gives them the go ahead to start work. Nora is baffled and asks him why he made the change. Charlie says that after how Nora handled everything today when he was in a deep crisis, there's nothing more he'd want to write about. Another big grand gesture of love towards her.