For Ria, Christmas is a time of truth. Surrounded by people she loves, she is forced to do things she hates.

Leonard rings Ria and asks her to meet him for lunch as he has something to tell her.

Susanna, a woman the Parkinsons met on holiday, comes to stay and causes Ria more anxiety.

Ria's visit to a keep fit class leads to a chance meeting with Leonard, who seems unwell and unhappy. Should Ria help him out?

Russell and Adam irritate new neighbour Mr Conrad. After a visit to church, Ria nearly runs over a dog.

After a row with Russell and Adam, Ben suffers from pains in the chest and thinks he's having a heart attack.

Ria is upset when she encounters a fox hunt when out in the country with Ben. She determines to mount a protest.

Adam's girlfriend leaves him because he is boring. Ria meets Leonard, who is out jogging in the park.