As Frances tries to carry on business as usual after discovering Ronnie’s affair, Paul can’t help but notice that something is amiss with his mum. Desperate not to force her problems on to the rest of her family, however, Frances confirms that they have had a row, but nothing serious. Instead she saves her true feelings for Diane and rips into her for her deceit at keeping the affair secret from her. Diane is angry with herself for how she handled the situation and finds herself feeling sorry for Frances having to suffer Ronnie’s straying. But Frances makes it perfectly clear that Diane should save her pity for Louise. Frances subsequently decides to confide in Ashley, but admits that she will be taking Ronnie back, rationalising that their marriage is good and just because he strays it do