Stephan has a nerve-wracking first day back at school. Chris's bedside manner is a little friendly putting his job in danger. Peggy has to go to Leeds to hear about a possible promotion.

A momentous day dawns in Skelthwaite as Peggy prepares to leave her job at the health centre, while Cheryl and Dick nervously anticipate their first encounter with adopted son Oscar. Grateful of any excuse for a party, the residents are soon letting their hair down to the sound of a salsa beat.