At the Robinsons:
Madge is furious with Scott, saying he's plotted and schemed ever since Charlene came here. Scott shouts back that he cares about her a lot, maybe he even loves her, but he respects her too (Charlene that is, not Madge!). Helen joins in that Madge hassles and nags Charlene so much that the poor kid doesn't know where she is. Enraged, Madge questions how dare she tell her how to bring up her child - just look at her lot. Helen answers that she's proud of her family and the way they lead their lives. Madge thinks she can't be blamed for her daughter falling into bad company but Helen shouts back that she treats Charlene like a child then wonders why she doesn't trust her. Madge has heard enough and leaves with the parting comment that she won't bother her in the future, and Scott will not see Charlene again.

At the Clarkes:
Des is desperate for a kiss but Daphne doesn't want them to rush things. She eventually gives in and Des comments that he can't wait for them to start a family. He'll have to wait a bit longer though as Mike comes in to join them. He's rushed home to tell Daphne the profits at the coffee shop are up 20%. Daphne tries to get him to go and see Scott but he's too scared as he's just seen Madge coming out spitting chips. Twigging that Des and Daphne want to be alone he goes off to his bedroom. Des and Daphne take up where they left off, but Daphne now has her mind on other things - 20%...

At the Ramsays:
Madge is telling Tom that Helen has blown things out of all proportion but he's wise enough to realise that Madge is also to blame. Charlene sneaks back in through the front door and Shane warns her that Aunty Madge is on the war path - he had to tell her that Scott had been there. He smacks her bum and sends her through to the kitchen to see her mum. Madge is less than thrilled to see Charlene and asks her where she's been. Sulky Charlene mutters "out". Tom sarcastically wonders why they didn't think of that. He says Scott shouldn't have been round - he's been banned. Charlene says he just dropped off some books for her, but if Madge doesn't want her to do her homework that's fine by her. Madge insists she wants the truth but Charlene says there's no point - she doesn't believe a single word she says - and walks out.

At the Robinsons:
Helen and Scott are waiting for Jim to leave and Helen mutters that she doesn't think they should say anything to him about this afternoon. Jim comes out with his cases and gives Scott a goodbye hug, telling him he's really pleased he's settled down (if only he knew).

At the Ramsays:
Madge and Charlene are washing up, while Shane looks through the paper for an answer to his ad looking for the Brandy man. He thinks he has no chance without him but Tom says a jury will take his good character and driving skills into account. It's a pity his father's only a plumber though. And sometimes you get a Judge who says guilty to everyone just so they can get away and have another Scotch... not helping Tom! Madge finally shuts him up and tells Charlene to bring her homework out to the kitchen table where she can keep an eye on her. Tom remarks that she'd said he was hard on Shane but he reckons Madge could teach the Mafia a thing or two! Charlene comes out with her books and slams them onto the table.

At the Clarkes:
Daphne is lighting candles at the table and banishes Mike back to his room, telling him not to come out again no matter what. Des comes out of the bedroom and she tells him that as they couldn't go on honeymoon, Fiji has come to them... Just as they sit down to eat Scott barges in looking for Mike. Trying to keep a lid on his temper Des shouts for Mike to come out as Daphne asks Scott how Lennie is. Scott glumly asks her if he can talk to her about it and much to Des's dismay Daphne agrees and goes to chat to Scott in the living room, leaving him to sit alone at his Fijian honeymoon table.

At the Ramsays:
Madge is trying to round everyone up for church. Charlene tells her she can't go, she has too much homework to do. Shane quickly adds that he has to go into work too and Tom, realising he's next in line, kindly offers to stay at home and babysit Charlene. Charlene protests that she's not a child but Madge is pleased with Tom's offer and goes off to church happy. Once she's gone Tom says he'll go into work with Shane to make sure Paul isn't ripping him off. Now Shane's the one doing the protesting. Besides, what about Charlene? Tom says she doesn't need watching, she's not a child... They leave and Charlene heads into the kitchen where she throws food into a bag.

Outside:
Mike and Scott are kicking a ball about when Mike spies trouble heading towards them. Trouble (aka Charlene) asks Scott not to tell Madge he's seen her nipping out. He reluctantly agrees but wants to know where she's going. She tells him "just out" and says its better he doesn't know, he won't get into trouble that way. Mike wisely tells Scott to pray Charlene gets back on time, or he'll cop it again.

At the Waterhole:
Alex is helping Paul in the bar and heads to the cellar to check the kegs just as Shane and Tom come in. Now there's timing. Paul congratulates Shane on the work he's done around the complex and says he'll recommend Shane for more work. Alex shouts up to Paul to turn the taps on and Shane asks who that is. Paul tells him it's the new barman, then they leave discussing how they've not found the missing witness yet, just as the missing witness (ie Alex) comes up from the cellar.

At the Clarkes:
Des and Daphne are cuddling on the couch (do they ever move from there??) when Mike comes home and interrupts them again. He goes to his room but they start arguing - Des is annoyed at having Mike under his feet and Daphne is annoyed that Des is annoyed. They begin a proper row and the camera pans to Mike who is listening uncomfortably.

At the Robinsons:
Scott is spelling out to Helen how miserable Mike is at the moment. He wonders if he could move in with them for a while? Helen doesn't want him to move in but agrees he can stay over from time to time. Scott is delighted and rushes over to tell Mike, almost knocking Paul over on the way. Paul is far from delighted about Mike being invited to stay without anyone consulting him but Helen sets him straight - she makes the decisions about the day to day running of this household.

At the Clarkes:
Des tries to apologise to Mike, who keeps interrupting with his own apologies. Scott tells them that Helen has agreed Mike can stay with them for a few days and Des keenly agrees too. Daphne is shocked and tries to protest but Des tells her it'll be fun for Mike. Mike goes off to pack and Des and Daphne resume their standard position cuddling on the couch.

At the Ramsays:
Charlene sneaks back home and just makes it to her books before Madge, Tom and Shane return home. Madge is upset with Tom as he'd promised to keep an eye on Charlene - although she's happy to say she didn't need it. She goes off to fix lunch as eagle eyed Shane whispers to Charlene that she hasn't done a thing! In the kitchen Madge is confused to find the fridge is bare and worries that she must have left the meat in the shop. Charlene offers to go and buy some takeaway and when Madge isn't keen Shane offers to go with her - he's going to help Paul move some things in his office anyway.

Outside:
Charlene makes a beeline for Scott but is stopped by Shane. He caves in when she makes doe eyes at him and agrees she can have a minute. She runs to Scott who strops that she almost got him killed, and is less than thrilled when she asks him to do her another favour - she can't make it to school tomorrow and needs him to cover for her. He reluctantly agrees, thinking now she will tell him what's going on, but she says he'll just have to trust her. She stops his complaining with a kiss but they are broken apart by Shane.

At the Waterhole:
Paul and Shane enter the bar, Paul thanking Shane for his help. Shane half jokes that he might have to get used to hard labour. The new barman turns round to serve them and Paul introduces Shane to Alex who comments that they've met before. Shane doesn't recognise him and Alex has to remind him that he's the man who gave him the Brandy after his car accident (and could now prevent him being sent to jail...).