As Alan and Celia seize the day, Gillian finds herself spiralling into a dark place as skeletons surface. Caroline's fractious relationship with John leads her to rethink living arrangements as she makes a bold decision involving Kate.

Gillian is devastated when Celia inadvertently reveals a huge personal secret she has kept since she was fifteen. Alan and Gillian's already fractious relationship suffers as he distances himself from her further. Kate is made to feel awkward around Lawrence, who finds his mum's new relationship difficult to accept.