The pensioners are keen to continue the summer frivolities at a picnic in the pavilion. After a complement from Len on her appearance, Pearl’s convinced that she’s the object of his desires. Meanwhile, Len finally admits to Jarvis that it’s Edna he really wants as a companion. Taking the initiative Jarvis decides to test the water during a little chat with Edna. It’s clear that she’s privately jealous of Pearl’s success with attracting Len's attention - food for thought for Len. Edna feigns a headache, leaving the party early. Len takes the opportunity to follow her home to declare his feelings but it all goes horribly wrong when he gets stage fright and she presumes that he is just drunk. Rodney has been throwing himself into his work ever since Steph left but his preoccupation with expan