The Day He Said “I Do” to Her, I Walked Away

On the day Erin Miller was to marry Ethan Walker, she learns he has legally married Claire Bennett behind her back. Overhearing him tell a friend that Erin will understand and wait one more month, she does not confront him. She cancels their appointment, returns to her classroom, and teaches her second graders as if nothing has happened.

Ethan calls that evening from the hospital, insisting the marriage is only a formality to honor Claire's dying father, Professor Bennett, who paid for his education. He promises a divorce within a month. Claire posts a photo of their marriage certificate, and mutual friends congratulate them. Erin then finds Claire resting in the home Erin paid for, wearing her slippers and using her mug, while Ethan cooks dinner for them.

When Claire's father asks to see his son-in-law on video, Ethan plays along. Then Claire claims to be wearing a ring, and Ethan walks into the master bedroom to fetch the wedding rings Erin chose for their own wedding.