Shocked to learn that it is Sam who knows their secret, he explains that he has been living rough in the woods in a bid to escape from Cain. He reveals that he has found it lonely and has been listening in on their conversations but assures them that he won't say a word to anyone. Eve worries that the group will be found out but Marc insists that Sam is harmless. As Chris and Charity continue to make grand plans for their wedding, Zoe makes it clear to Terry that she is plotting their downfall but refuses to be drawn on her scheming. Jack is furious at the backlash to his plans for a phone mast as Edna demands that Eric takes action in his role as councillor. Rodney finds the going tough with Louise's former boyfriend hanging around pressing for a reconciliation.