Mike arrives at the Armathwaite Hall Hotel and finds Alma. At first she isn't pleased to see him. Soon it becomes apparent to Mike just how ill she is and he phones Linda and tells her he won't be home that night as promised because Alma is very ill and needs him. Linda is furious and behind Mike's back invites Harvey Reuben round to the flat and seduces him. Alma starts to thaw towards Mike and is glad that he's there. Mike tells her that they should never have split up and she agrees. He tells Alma that he's not going back to Linda and that they are going to spend what little time Alma has left together.