Petra awakens in the morning to discover that Gavin has died in his bed during the night. Petra has to be comforted by her brother-in-law George, her neighbours Roger and Heather, and especially, Barry.

Lucy attends a meeting at school, expresses her grievances and tries to stir up some action. Sheila is not convinced that Karen should be on the pill and goes to speak to her doctor. Jeff reveals that Duane has been badly beaten up.