The Jossers decide to use Henry's money to look for a country cottage. Mr Squales faces an ultimatum when Kitty Vizzard tells him she has set a date for their wedding within the week, but a letter from Mrs Jan Byl sees him flee during the night. However, he underestimates the wrath of a woman scorned. Meanwhile as the war rages on it gets a little too close to call for the residents of 10 Dulcimer Street, while there is tragedy for one family.