Every Sunday, Run to You

On the engagement day, Hayley vanishes, leaving her father Richard and Mr. Gordon in turmoil. As panic sets in, Pauline appears and offers to marry William Gordon in her sister's place.

At the hospital, Pauline's coworkers gossip about William Gordon's mystery bride and notice the resemblance to her. After being mocked, Pauline admits she is already married but has no ring. As she lands at LAX, William Gordon unexpectedly shows up to pick her up.

In the car, Pauline admits to William that she married him to protect her family from ruin after her sister fled. She asks why he chose her and worries the marriage might be annulled. William then arrives at her parents' home with gifts, surprising her father Richard.

William visits Pauline's parents with gifts. Her father Richard mentions the formal wedding in three months will be a grand affair with prominent guests and worries it might be too much. William declares the ceremony will revolve entirely around Pauline and her desires.

William is scalded by hot tea at Pauline's parents' house and she tends to his burn. After they leave, he announces he is transferring the entire Gordon estate to her name and says she never has to return to her family home. Back at the Gordon residence, he asks if they should share a room on their first night home.

Pauline tells her coworker that William has been away on a business trip since their wedding night. Her coworker suggests the trip is a cover for rekindling old flames, but Pauline insists her mother's safety is all that matters. Later, Pauline discovers her underwear is missing and spots it in William's hand.

Pauline confronts William about the underwear in his hand, and he admits they are hers. He says he is trying to be a gentleman but she is making it difficult. Pauline asks to talk; William agrees but asks her to put on clothes first.

Pauline tentatively tells William she would understand if he had another lover, as long as appearances are maintained. William sees through her intent and points out they have no prenup; if he ever cheated, she could get proof, divorce him, and take half of everything.

William assures Pauline that the rumors are false and he is loyal to their marriage, with no room for an affair. He says he doesn't want their marriage to exist only on paper and proposes they start doing what married couples do.

Pauline and William share an awkward morning, and he agrees to wait until both are ready. She later makes him breakfast, warming their rapport. At the hospital, Pauline tells Gabrielle that William seems different from the rumors, then accidentally reveals to a flower-bearing Eric that she is already married.

Working late at the hospital, Pauline endures Eric Gerwig's mockery of her marriage as a lie and his crude remarks. She insists her husband is on his way, but Eric persists. William arrives to take her home, leaving Eric stunned.

Eric Gerwig keeps mocking Pauline at the hospital, insisting William is just a hired actor. Gabrielle Keen overhears him and discovers a card from her bouquet, exposing her boyfriend's true nature. She breaks up with him on the spot.

Pauline deflects intimacy and suggests scheduling marital duties for Sunday. Gabrielle invites her to a birthday party Eric is throwing and hints she knows who William really is, daring Pauline to call her husband and end the pretense.

Pauline invites William to a friend's birthday party, but he declines due to a business dinner and gives her a credit card for a gift. She attends alone, where Eric openly questions William's absence with cutting remarks.

Pauline is mocked at the birthday party for marrying a nobody and fires back. After his driver reports her location, William calls the restaurant to ensure Pauline and Gabrielle receive the highest treatment, even though his assistant notes the two don't get along at work.

When Pauline is pressed about her husband at the restaurant, William appears and greets Gabrielle's father. He mentions the friction between Pauline and Gabrielle at work, and the father immediately promises to transfer his daughter away. Pauline receives a gift from William, and her friend begins to warm to him.

As Pauline leaves the party, William appears and offers her a ride. He mentions the photo he sent drove Gabrielle crazy, then explains he couldn't attend tonight because of a meeting. He promises to accompany her to all future events, yet they still feel worlds apart despite living together.

Pauline offers William chamomile tea. He suggests they start getting to know each other with a kiss, leaving her wondering if he is flirting. Abruptly, he excuses himself for work, and she drinks alone.

Pauline arrives for a wedding dress fitting and is greeted warmly by William's mother. William's sister Nina insults her, calling her a substitute. Then Chloe, a childhood friend of William, appears and recognizes Pauline.

Chloe leads Pauline to William's favorite childhood garden and thanks her for saving her life. She reveals that she and William grew up together as first loves, but his mother forced him to marry someone else, and she has just learned the man she loves married another woman.

At a family meal, Nina mocks Pauline with a salad and declares she does not deserve to be part of the family. William demands an apology, but Nina refuses. Later, William promises to make Nina respect Pauline, while Pauline wonders why Nina hates her so much.

Pauline learns from a coworker that Gabrielle has been transferred to administration in another building. The caller hints that William may be behind the move and reveals that Pauline's old crush, Austin, will be her replacement. Pauline is stunned.

Pauline has lunch with her old crush, Austin. He notices her wedding ring and asks if she is happy. He then wonders aloud whether she would have married him if he had stayed and asked, but Pauline replies that the past is the past and some things will never be known.

Nina and Chloe have seen Pauline having lunch with Austin. Convinced Pauline is betraying William, Nina ignores Chloe's plea to avoid misunderstandings. She storms into William's office, is blocked by Daniel, and blurts out that Pauline is cheating.

Nina accuses Pauline of cheating, but William says he trusts his wife completely and tells Nina to treat her with respect. Later, Pauline explains the bump on her forehead came from a rear-end collision. William insists Daniel drive for her from now on.