So to tonight and Kirk's plan to propose to Beth. Turns out, that according to Sinead, Beth has had her fair share of proposals, albeit that they were unsuitable. Such a sweet scene between Craig and Kirk, where Kirk asks Craig if he's alright with the plan Kirk has to propose to Beth. Craig thinks it's 'minted' so all is well and the proposal will take place in the cafe. At least that's the plan. Craig is on his way to town to see Davina - 'how cool is that?' -who is working in Bargain Shoes. Maybe we'll see Davina at some point.
Max's difficult behaviour continues, tipping up his cereal and being rude to Yasmeen. Kylie does seem genuinely concerned about her son and is furious with Gail for buying Max an ice cream when she is trying to limit his sugar intake. 'Stop selling your poison to my kids!' She tells Michael that if he is seen with her kids again, she will report him to the police. She seems haunted by blame, believing Max's behaviour is her own and Max's father's fault.
Neil is very present and despite Andrea clearly stating that she is moving in with Lloyd, he still thinks that it might be possible that Andrea will want to go to the Philippines with him, because it's beautiful there. He tell Andrea that what she feels for Lloyd is not real. Poor Neil, he doesn't get it. Still the moving in will not be straightforward as Jenna has huge objections and the meal at The Bistro was nothing short of disastrous. Is Jenna only objecting to Andrea because she believes she's not trustworthy or is there something else about the whole Andrea situation that Jenna is against?
Todd, who is now comparing himself to Alan Sugar, sees himself now as quite the business man. Gary is not happy about the size of some chipboard for Tyrone's loft, but Todd tells him it's fine and to keep quiet. He even threatens Gary with the sack unless he does as he's told.
It was quite funny though that Todd told Gary he had to whisper at one client's house. Todd claimed he's just having fun in the workplace...Tony is very pleased with how things are going saying that Todd is the ambition and that Gary is the good workmanship. We'll see.
Though he supports Yasmeen in her impassioned wish to keep the library open, Roy was none too pleased to see his cafe turned into a playgroup, even though they were having 'story time.'
Peter is in a dreadful state but he's getting little sympathy from Jim, aka The Landlord. He says to Jim, 'Do you know what sort of a day I've had?' Jim immediately deflates the drama. 'Yes I do and so does everyone else in here.' He adds, I'll help you through, as and when I can.'
Jim does Peter some good by advising that he should not plead guilty. He tells him he needs a goal and that by pleading guilty he is admitting guilt and conceding defeat. Ken too does Peter a service in finally persuading him to have a solicitor, though it wasn't easy to do so.
This clearly has an effect on Rob. Michelle tells him that he looks like she would if she was marrying Tracy. Rob feels that now Peter has accepted a solicitor and that he is pleading not guilty, all goes against him. Rob's anguish and fear are clearly etched on his face.
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