Gail and Richard decide to cook for their guests, Duggie and Sunita, rather than go out. Gail feels uncomfortable about the lunch date. Ken struggles to arrange quality time with Deirdre who doesn't want to be pinned down. Hazel Wilding calls on Vik's services once more. After a busy afternoon shopping she enquires about his life and they arrange to do it again. Anita has a private word with Deirdre about her problems with Ken who inadvertently interrupts them. Deirdre becomes annoyed and Ken tells Anita to leave while ending their working relationship. The meal at No.8 goes well, even with Gail questioning Duggie about his work on the medical centre. Ken tells Deirdre that he doesn't want Anita and feels his future is with her. They embrace. Duggie reveals to Sunita that he thinks Richard is out of his depth and that he's set to make a killing.