No 28: Des is trying to call Joan, but just ends up speaking to the babysitter. Meanwhile, Terry has cooked for him, and Paul complains about the price of flats these days. Des thinks that the solution is obvious, and Terry agrees - she should go back to work once they're married, so they have double the income. Paul says that he doesn't want her working, and they start to argue, so Des leaves them alone and takes his food elsewhere. Terry tells Paul that he's being childish, and Paul points out that his own parents managed just fine with only one of them working. Terry says that this is them, not his parents, and Des re-emerges from the bedroom, telling them to either leave or shut up. Paul leaves, and Terry refuses to go with him, instead sitting with Des on the couch.

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Restaurant: Geoff admits that he thought he was only coming back to see the kids, but now he's realised that he needed to see Joan too. He says that only walked out because he couldn't cope, but he never stopped loving her. She gets upset, saying that it's very easy for him to come back now, when the kids are growing up and are healthy and well-adjusted, but he says that he can't go on paying for what he did - he'll never forgive himself for walking out, but he needs to have the kids back in his life. Joan refuses to listen, reminding him that she's engaged and about to start a new life. She walks out, suggesting that Geoff find someone else to help ease his conscience.

No 26 - Kitchen: Jim is drying the dishes, when Paul comes in and tells him about his argument with Terry. He says that he wants to provide for her, but he isn't earning enough money. Jim says that he foresaw this problem, and has spoken to the accountant about a loan, which will help set up Paul and Terry after the wedding - and they're also eligible for a Government Home Savings Grant. Paul is delighted.

Langdon House: Geoff turns up on Joan's doorstep, asking for one last chance. He says that he's leaving for the country tomorrow, and didn't want to leave things the way they were. She tells him that she'd be happy for him to write to the kids, as Uncle Geoff, but nothing more. He also asks her about Des, and what he's like, but she doesn't want to discuss that. She confirms that the kids adore Des, but when pressed, she admits that she loves Des, but she isn't in love with him. She then slams the door.

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No 26 - Lounge: Joan calls by to see Helen, apologising for it being so early, and admitting that she really needed someone to talk to. As Helen pours some coffee, Joan explains that her ex-husband turned up, and at first he just wanted to see the kids, but now he's said that he still loves her and he wants to make amends. Helen asks what would be best for the children, and Joan admits that Des is wonderful with them, but he can never be their father. Helen thinks that the children - and Des - will be resilient if they need to be, and Joan asks what she should do. She realises that someone is going to get hurt, whatever she does. She tells Helen that she's loved Geoff since they were young, and however much she tries to hate him, she can't.

Pacific Bank: Geoff is standing in the bank, pretending to read a leaflet, but watching Des. Cathy, one of the tellers, asks if she can help him, and he makes an enquiry about term deposits. She goes over to get Des to give him some advice. Des then chats to him, unaware of who he actually is.

Beach: Paul has told Terry about the grant, and that if she were working full-time, they probably wouldn't qualify - she points out that if she were working full-time, they wouldn't need a grant in the first place. He then talks about their three cars, yacht and private jet and whether they'll be able to find somewhere with the space. He tells Terry that they have to start thinking big.

Langdon House: Joan answers the door to Geoff, who's surprised that she wanted to see him again so soon. She says that he stirred up a lot of memories for her, and she never wants to see him again - she was happy before he turned up, and she wants to feel that way again. He asks if he can still see the kids, but she says no. Geoff then becomes upset and suggests that they should just give the kids some credit and tell them who he really is. Joan screams at him to leave. He tells her that he loves her, and walks out.

Pacific Bank: Des and Joan are laughing about Paul and Terry's argument, and he asks her where she was last night, as he was trying to call her. She explains that she was busy, and she went out for some food. She tells him that the kids are at home now, with a new babysitter, and Des tells her that she'll have no trouble finding babysitters amongst the neighbours once they're married. Joan goes quiet, and Des realises that she went out last night with Geoff. Des offers to go and speak to Geoff, if he's causing problems, and tells Joan that he loves her more than anyone else in the world. She starts to cry, and says that things are getting on top of her, and Des hugs her.

No 26 - Lounge: Jim wonders if he's spoiling Paul by giving him the loan, but Helen thinks it's a perfect idea. They talk about Anne, how much they miss her, and how much she would have enjoyed seeing Paul about to get married. Jim quickly snaps out of it, and says that he needs to go out and sort out the paperwork for the loan.

Ramsay Street: Paul, Scott and Lucy are playing football, and they tell Lucy that she could be the next Pele. Scott mentions that Paul won't be around much to play when he gets married, and an upset Lucy runs off. Paul admits to Scott that he hadn't really thought much about how all of this will affect Scott and Lucy - and that he's going to missing sharing a room with his brother. Scott and Paul then spot a grumpy Lucy, and chase her around the street.

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Langdon House: Angela the babysitter is watching TV, when Joan arrives home. Angela says that the kids weren't any trouble at all, but when Joan asks if they're in their room, she says that they're not - a man came and picked them up ages ago...

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