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Hospital: Shane arrives to see Paul, and a nurse shows him through to the ward. Paul asks Shane if he's come to gloat, but Shane insists that he didn't mess around with Terry - Paul says that he knows that; he now realises that Terry took them both for fools. He says that all of this has made him realise that there are two types of people in life - winners and losers. He says that he's sick of being a loser and so he's going to quit his job and look for new opportunities to be more like Charles Durham, who had everything. Shane looks concerned, as Paul declares that he's never going to let anyone walk all over him again.

No 26: Helen tells Jim that she has an appointment with Audrey Gibbs, the gallery owner, tomorrow and is hopeful that she might be able to sell some paintings and bring in some money. Des then arrives to visit, and offers Jim some advice, telling him that he should consider re-mortgaging the house to repay the debt to the business, as he'd still have a good credit rating. He offers to make some enquiries at work the next day - Jim is very grateful, and Helen even manages a smile.

Wally's Coffee Shop: Daphne is worried about how busy the afternoons are - Scott tells her that it's always like this, but it quietens down at around 5. She wishes that she'd asked Des to stay, but Scott is sure that they can handle things on their own. The paperboy starts blowing a whistle outside, and Daphne asks Scott if he can go and ask him to shut up. When Scott goes over, he's surprised to find Lucy hiding beneath a baseball cap.

No 24: Danny arrives home and starts complaining to Max about having no money. He asks for a loan, and is turned down, so decides that he'll have to go and find a second job. Shane then arrives home too, still worried about Paul's strange mood. He and Danny ask Max what's for tea, but he tells them that he has a last-minute urgent plumbing job and won't be back until late. He leaves, but neither of them believes his story, as he was wearing his best shoes.

Ramsay Street: Max is removing his overalls as he runs down the driveway, revealing a smart shirt and trousers underneath. As he stands at the van spraying on some deodorant, Lucy comes along with her whistle and barrow of newspapers and makes him jump. He buys a paper and sends her on her way, then starts fixing up his shirt and trousers. He just doing up his belt when a couple of ladies walk by and tell him he's very rude. Max just smiles to himself.

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No 26 - Lounge: Jim hears the paperboy's whistle outside and opens the front door, saying that he doesn't want a newspaper today. He's about to close the door when he takes another look, lifts up the cap and realises that it's Lucy. She says that she told him she was going to get a job, and he smiles and gives her a hug.

Wally's Coffee Shop: Scott is a little surprised when his French teacher, Miss Drew, walks in and sits down. He goes to take her order, and she's also surprised to see him, but says that she's waiting for someone. He goes back over to Daphne, wondering who on earth would date Miss Drew, but then Max walks in and joins her. He isn't too impressed when he looks over and sees Scott and Daphne staring over at him.

No 24: Danny tells Shane that he's thinking about getting an evening job as a singer, which Shane finds hilarious. They start to argue over whether to use the potatoes for chips or mash, and then Shane decides that they should just go and eat at the Coffee Shop.

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Wally's Coffee Shop: Scott is wondering what Max sees in Kate, as she's so bossy, but Daphne comments that Max can be a bit of a tyrant too. They spot Shane and Danny walking past the window and try to block the doorway, with Daphne suggesting that she takes them both home and cooks them a meal. Shane doesn't see the point, and Danny then asks if he could sing at the coffee shop at the weekends, just for a free feed and little bit of cash. Daphne likes the idea, and Scott shows Danny to a table, still trying to block his view of Max and Kate. Once alone, Shane tells Daphne that Fielding Enterprises have offered him his own apartment, and he was wondering if she'd like to live there with him. Daphne says that she'll think about it, and he goes over to the table. He spots Max and Kate, and points them out to Danny, who wonders what they're talking about. He sneaks around the room and hides, listening in on their conversation - but is shocked when he overhears Max telling Kate that he isn't Danny's real father.

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