No 26 - Dining Table: Scott finds his father looking at some old engineering books, and Jim explains that he was thinking about giving them to Danny, who recently showed an interest in engineering. Scott's surprised to hear this, and Jim asks him if he's thought about the work experience offer. Scott says that he doesn't want it, and then breaks the news that he doesn't want to go to university either, and he's thinking about leaving school early to work full-time at the coffee shop. Jim says that he won't push the university issue, but he doesn't agree with Scott quitting school, pointing out that the unemployment rates are very high now. Scott tells him that he could just work his way up at different restaurants, and do a tech course, but Jim still isn't happy.

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No 24: Danny cautiously answers the door, expecting it to be someone else there to have a go at him about stopping Maria from going away, but finds Jim standing there with a pile of books. Danny is very grateful, and explains that he's still thinking about engineering or possibly architecture. Jim suggests that he spend his work experience with him at his engineering firm this year, and then spend it with some architects next week. Danny loves the idea - Jim explains that he offered it to Scott first, but he didn't want to do it.

No 28: Des arrives home to find his mum standing in the kitchen. He forces a smile, and listens as she tells him about the plans for Joan and Daphne's dresses. She then asks where they'll be getting married, as Joan won't be able to marry in a church as she's divorced - she's surprised when Des explains that they'll be using a marriage celebrant, but holds her tongue, despite thinking that it sounds gimmicky. Des then explains that the wedding is taking places in the Robinsons' back garden, and Eileen tries to change his mind and move it to number 28, but he reminds her not to interfere. However, Eileen can barely hide her horror when she then finds out that the marriage celebrant is a woman!

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No 24 - Dining Table: Danny suggests that his mum phones Richard and tells him that she's changed her mind, but Maria says that it's too late - he'll already have left by now. Danny apologises for his recent behaviour, but Maria just goes to get the food from the kitchen. Danny then tells her that he had a chat with Jim earlier, and that he wishes Max was more like Jim. Maria asks if Danny has thought about doing work experience with Max - Danny, however, has already made up his mind about going into engineering or architecture. Maria isn't sure that they'll be able to afford for Danny to go to university, but she agrees to discuss it with Max. She has one last attempt at convincing Danny to become a plumber, but his mind's made up.

Ramsay Street: The next morning, Jim is sweeping up the leaves outside the house, when Des comes over, on his way to the shops. They chat about the wedding, and Des seems to have things under control, but he says that he'll pop over later so they can make up a checklist. Des walks off, passing Maria, who's collecting her newspaper. Jim calls over to her, and she thanks him for the help he's giving to Danny. He says that he's sorry he didn't consult her about it, but she says that she's just happy that Danny has an idea about what he wants to do, unlike Shane, who didn't like school and was just forced into diving. She admits that she would have liked one of them to follow Max into plumbing. Danny and Scott then appear, and Jim goes back to sweeping up the leaves. The boys walk off to the shops together, and Daphne then comes running up the street. She stops to chat to Maria about her housing situation, and that she seems to have been dumping her problems on Shane lately, but Maria tells her not to worry about it. Daphne says that she's going to start today with a positive attitude, and not give up until she's found somewhere to live - Maria wishes her luck.

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Strip of Shops: Danny and Scott are talking about Paul getting married, and Scott's happy that he'll finally have a room of his own. Danny isn't sure that he'd want all that responsibility, and he tells Scott that he's made up his mind about going to university, but he doesn't know whether he'll do architecture or engineering. Scott thinks that all that time at uni is a waste, and he says that he's decided to leave school. Danny calls him a bludger, but Scott says that he's got a job lined up. Danny mocks his part-time job at the coffee shop, and Scott says that Danny and Jim are just the same, and are welcome to each other.

No 28: Daphne is still going through a list of estate agents, and Des is telling her about Eileen's reaction the marriage celebrant idea. He thinks that they should go out somewhere, and suggests a picnic, but Daphne isn't keen on the idea. Des leaves to go and see Joan, and then there's a knock at the door. It's a woman from Barclay and Parsons estate agents, who asks if she can come in, explaining that she spoke to Daphne on the phone. Daphne admits that she can't remember, as she's spoken to so many people lately, but invites the woman in. Daphne makes them some tea, and the woman asks her questions about her living arrangements and Squawker the parrot, and about her job and her relationship status. She then asks if Daphne has anyone who could give her some references, and Daphne lists a few people - the woman then declares that Daphne is definitely the person she's looking for...

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