Christine starts at Miami Modes. Albert, on lollipop duty outside Bessie Street School, becomes attached to a young schoolgirl, Susan Schofield, and buys her fireworks for that night's bonfire night. Jed Stone turns up, selling washbasins. The Barlows entertain Geoffrey Simpson and his girl, Sandra. Val is out of depth with their intelligence. When Jed tries it on with Christine, Frank comes to her rescue.