13/06/2008

Jennifer's becoming increasingly fed up with the discussions about Siobhan. Brian's concerned for Ruairi. but remarks that Bridget complimented Jennifer on her handling of the situation and how she's bringing the boy up. Jennifer just wants them to get on with their lives, without constantly having to remember Siobhan.

David's concerned the numbers are escalating for Ruth's surprise party. Jill reassures him it'll be fine. Brian wants to talk, and David guesses it's about Siobhan. Brian says he was more freaked by the service than Ruairi - and that Siobhan doesn't belong under the ground. Meanwhile, Jill tells Jennifer that she knew Phil wouldn't cope without her - and tells her about the cashmere cardi disaster.

Shocked by Matt's revelation that he's adopted, Lilian demands to hear more. Matt discloses he was told when he was 16 - but wasn't surprised. He had nothing in common with his adoptive parents, and wasn't interested in finding his real parents, as they weren't interested in him. The birth certificate Lilian remembers seeing was, in fact, his adoption certificate. Becoming increasingly irritated when Lilian attempts to get him to open up, Matt tells her to forget about digging up his past and find something else to do.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.