Jamie and Laura are now officially a couple, but Laura doesn't want to go public with the news.

Danielle invites Laura to a university ball, while both Jamie and Keith are at a low ebb.

When Laura learns that Jamie has a date, she goes out of her way to get one herself.

Mike organises Jamie's 18th and Keith takes a New Age-influenced 'back to work' course.

Jamie is forced to leave Emily with his last resort babysitters, Mike and Beth.

A lonely Laura struggles to make friends with other mums. Beth is attracted to a posh boy.

Jamie and Laura are struggling with christening arrangements, bickering relatives and each other.