Matt is back from Darlington and reports that there is no change with Jessie. Joe discovers he has a new neighbour, Simon, moving into Demdyke Row. Matt meets him as he rushes to Demdyke Row and impatiently waits for Matt to move his sheep out of the road. Kitty finally meets Matt and is upset with him when he insults her cooking. Amos meets Simon and discovers he's moving into 5 Demdyke Row. Matt apologises to Kitty. Joe offers to help Simon with moving in. He takes him to The Woolpack for a drink. Amos is appalled to find Simon is living and working in Manchester and assumes he is using the house for weekend visits. Sam sends a postcard from Morecambe where he is on holiday with Arthur, he complains that Arthur is constantly going for walks when he just wants to rest. Matt is touchy with