No 26 - Lounge: Helen is sorting through some paintings, and Scott is telling her how good they are, when Des calls by. He's looking for a missing set of spare keys, and wondering if he dropped them at the party, but none have been found. He's very impressed with Helen's paintings, and then suggests that she could exhibit them at the bank, as his bosses have been asking him to come up with ideas to bring in new customers. Helen is slightly taken aback, but agrees to bring some paintings over in the morning. Des tells her that she'll be able to meet George, Eileen's new heartthrob, too - he warns her to be careful, though, as George is quite the ladies' man.

Eileen's Unit: Eileen is listening as George tells her all about himself and his work, and she says that it's sad to just live for your work. They then brush hands, but Eileen pulls hers away, and asks if he'd like some more wine. He says that he shouldn't, as he's driving, and then there's an awkward silence before George declares that he should be going. Eileen apologises for the trouser incident, and Des's behaviour earlier, but George tells her that she's a marvellous mother, and never to think otherwise. He asks if he might kiss her before he goes, and he leans in, but then she offers her hand for him to kiss instead, and she then shows him out the door.

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Pacific Bank: Des smiles to himself as George comes in, and asks about Eileen. George mentions that she's a brave woman, to have left her husband in such a financial climate, and Des is quite surprised to hear that - and he goes over to his mum as she comes in with Helen. Eileen quickly goes to chat to George, and Des asks Helen if Eileen has been annoying her - Helen says that Eileen means well, she's just lonely. As they talk about the exhibition, George thanks Eileen for dinner and says it was nice to dine with a real lady. He then explains that he inadvertently mentioned to Des that Eileen left Malcolm - Eileen looks a little worried, and then Des comes over and takes his mum to one side for a chat. He says that he's tired of her behaviour - harassing the Ramsays and lying to George - and it has to come to an end now. George overhears the end of their conversation, and Eileen tells George that Des is becoming more and more like his father, twisting things to his own advantage. George tells her that he'll only believe things if he's heard them from her. Helen is asking Des for advice on how to arrange her paintings, when a man comes in and makes some suggestions. Helen is very impressed, and he introduces himself as Douglas Blake and offers her his card. He tells her about his work as an art advisor, and suggests that, once he's done his banking, they could discuss things over a coffee. Helen is quite taken with him, and agrees. Eileen then comes over, and invites herself to join them on their coffee date.

Ramsay Street: Charles Durham stops his car outside number 30. He sits for a moment and looks around, then takes out a photograph of him and Terry, which he rips in half. He takes the half with Terry on it and puts it in his jacket pocket, then goes to number 30's mail box and checks the name on one of the letters, before wandering off.

Coffee Shop - Gardens: Helen, Douglas and Eileen are having coffee, with Helen and Douglas attempting to discuss art and films, but Eileen keeps butting in and getting things wrong. She then starts to talk about Des and his work at the bank, and Douglas says that he must have a good eye for art, if he's exhibiting Ms Daniels' work. Eileen then points out that it's Mrs Daniels, as Helen is a widower. As Helen and Douglas return to discussing art, Eileen thinks that she should be going. After she eventually leaves the table, she then suddenly returns and sits down, wanting to discuss Max Ramsay with Helen before she goes.

Ramsay Street: Scott is carrying some wedding presents across to number 30, when Charles Durham approaches him, offering to help. Scott is a little surprised, but Charles claims that he just bought a house on Newland Street and was looking around the neighbourhood. Scott says that everyone here is very friendly, and allows Charles to carry the painting. As Scott is telling Charles about Terry and Paul, he drops the pile of presents. Charles takes the keys from him and says he'll go ahead and open up the house - he then quickly makes an imprint of the key, before unlocking the door as Scott joins him.

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Pacific Bank: George is hovering around Des, and eventually asks if he can have a word. He says that the way Des spoke to Eileen earlier that day left a lot to be desired - Des tries to explain to George that Eileen manipulates people, but he says that Des needs to examine his conscience - he believes that Des is taking his father's side more than he realises.

Coffee Shop - Gardens: Eileen has finished telling Helen what happened with Max, and she finally leaves, much to the relief of Helen and Douglas. Eileen then makes another unwelcome return, asking Helen if she wants to meet in half an hour to get a cab - but Helen says that she isn't sure what her plans are, so she'll make her own way home. As Eileen leaves, Douglas says that, now that he and Helen are alone, he has a proposition to put to her.

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