Alan goes to see Terence again in Hull. They go for a drink. At the pub an edgy Terence insists on sticking to a soft drink. Taking their seats, it's awkward and stilted between the two men as they make small talk, trying to reconnect after so many years apart. When talk turns to Terence's living arrangements, Alan confesses he recognises the signs that Terence has a drink problem. Terence admits that he does and is in recovery. Alan notices that Terence is wearing a wedding ring and asks about his wife. Reluctant, Terence reveals his childless marriage ended years ago; he wears his ring as he still dreams of reconciliation. Terence also reveals that he was made redundant a year ago and hasn't worked since. The divorce and redundancy meant his drinking spiralled; he lost his house, moved i