Emily is convinced that Paddy and Viv have fallen out and are avoiding each other, so she tricks them into coming face to face. As Emily forces them to shake hands, the physical contact stirs feelings in both of them. Elsewhere, when Val fails to sell any paintings, Eric pretends they have gone up in flames in order to claim on the insurance. Meanwhile, Shelley struggles to take orders from a bossy Nicola and reconsiders working with her.