Karen's determination to stay calm and positive hits a snag in the form of Al, while Scarlett struggles with Brian's decision to leave. When two stubborn elderly friends keep secrets from one another, Sid finds himself stepping in to help sort things out before one of them ends up in serious trouble.

Karen's new exercise regime causes a stir at the Mill, while Scarlett's plan to do a runner is jeopardised by a call from the landlady. Fearing that her widowed mother is going off the rails, a woman turns to Jimmi for help – but what is really going on?