Nolan Lawson faces a dire situation: his food ration is almost gone, and he only has one year to live. The government announces a policy granting wives to any man under a certain age who joins the army, promising extra rations and a chance to extend life. Nolan, an outsider from another world, is desperate to survive amid famine and war. Despite his advanced age and the risks of military service, a family elder urges him to seize this last opportunity to secure a wife and support. The episode ends with Nolan eagerly demanding to meet his assigned wife, hoping this will change his fate.