Lost: Desmond calls Penny, The Constant (Season 4, Episode 5)

Lost: Desmond calls his constant: Penny, 8 years later, "The Constant" (Season 4, Episode 5) (28 Feb. 2008)

Desmond wakes in the bathroom, the sink overflowing with water. After refreshing his face, he goes to see Penny. She opens the door to a distraught Desmond and says she wants to have a "clean break" from Desmond, but he insists she listen to him, pleading for her phone number. After entering the flat, he tells her that he needs her phone number so he can call her in eight years (December 24, 2004). Ultimately even though she doesn't understand why he just can't call her tomorrow and after promising to leave if she gives him the number she gives him Desmond her number: 7946 0893. She pushes him out the door while he pleads that she not change the number.

Desmond comes back and tells Sayid the London phone number. Sayid repairs the phone, dials it, and passes it to Desmond. Desmond engages in a joyous and tearful call with Penny where she tells him she has been looking for him for three years, also confirming to Desmond her conversation with Charlie from the Looking Glass. Penelope is wearing a ring on the ring finger of her right hand. She knows about the Island, has researched it, and is desperately trying to find him. They each say they love the other as the phone battery dies out. Desmond then thanks Sayid by name, now with his memory back. He is, he says, "perfect"

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Penny Widmore: Hello?

Desmond Hume: Penny?

Penny Widmore: Desmond?

Desmond Hume: Penny... Penny, answer. Answer, Penny

Penny Widmore: Des, where are you?

Desmond Hume: I'm... I'm on a boat. Um... I've been on an island, and - - Oh, my god, Penny. Is that really you?

Penny Widmore: Yeah! Yes, it's me!

Desmond Hume: You believe me? You still care about me?

Penny Widmore: Des, I've been looking for you for the past three years. I know about the island. I've been researching and then when I spoke to your friend Charlie, that's when I knew you were still alive. That's when I knew I wasn't crazy. Des, are you still there?

Desmond Hume: Yes, yes, I'm here! I'm still here, can you hear me?

Penny Widmore: Yeah, yeah, that's better.

Desmond Hume: I love you, Penny. I've always loved you. I'm so sorry. I love you!

Penny Widmore: I love you too.

Desmond Hume: I don't know where I am, but...

Penny Widmore: I'll find you, Des.

Desmond Hume: I promise

Penny Widmore:
•no matter what...

Desmond Hume: I'll come back to you.

Penny Widmore: I won't give up.

Desmond Hume, Penny Widmore: I promise. I love you.
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[barisdulger]

this 3 minutes is more than all the romantic movies, novels and poems for me.

[CarolinaInesPhotography]

I named my rescue dog Penny right after watching this episode when it originally aired. She passed away today. She truly was, and still is, my Constant.

[revenge]

THIS IS AND FOREVER WILL BE THE BEST SCENE IN TELEVISION HISTORY

[BIG-BlueNation]

Very few times in national network television two character actor's bring-it ....😥like this awesome moment in time LOST.

[ManUtdlife]

The greatest scene in television history. Before Netflix, before Prime and the rest, there was Lost...And it will always remain one of the most amazing shows of all time!

[asukilekipamila]

2023 and i still get mad chills during this scene. LOST truly is one of the Greatest TV shows EVER.

[bbqsauce]

Just rewatched the whole series after over a decade, and I realised Desmond and Penny were the heart and soul of Lost

[MitchellFace]

Desmond's complete disbelief that she answered is so bitter sweet. He truly thought she gave up on him, but the fact she didn't is what saved his life ultimately. He finally gets a win after all the shit he's gone through. One of the best scenes maybe ever.

[spikeytang]

Its been 8 years and I still cry every time I see this!!

[frey]

Fully grown men I know including myself cry at this scene

[andresfelipemoralesperdomo]

This is the greatest episode of tv ever written

[franciscoduran]

I love how even Sayid is as moved by that moment as us (his voice is slightly breaking!). Probably reminds him of Nadia.

[marge]

Desmond was my favourite character. God I miss this show

[asteven]

It's the back and forth at the end that makes my heart squeeze.

Desmond: I don't know where I am but
Penny: I'll find you, Des
Desmond: I promise
Penny: No matter what
Desmond: I'll come back to you
Penny: I won't give up
Desmond: I promise
Penny: I promise
Desmond & Penny: I love you

[Starbuck]

The best scene from the best show ever. The pinnacle of human creativity and achievement.

[KingHayabusa]

"Penny... Penny you answered... you answered Penny." Such a beautiful moment. 😢

[NickMachado]

A decade later, this still gives me goosebumps. Its crazy how certain emotions are linked to memories and come flooding back within seconds of playing this scene. Just the sound of the phone ringing in the beginning gets me.

[debraholton]

I love this couple, and how Penny's love for Desmond saves him. I cry every time I see this scene.

[jenniferri]

i will never forget the first time i saw this. i was about two feet from the tv, having moved progressively closer throughout the episode without realizing it, and went from silent tears to all-out bawling with that swell of music accompanying desmond’s first i love you. then the rapid cuts between his and penny’s promises and declarations, jesus. utterly devastating and absolutely perfect. one of the best scenes of tv ever.

[Drubuu]

My favorite scene in the whole series. I sobbed uncontrollably. Snot everywhere.