Episode Guide

Malcolm risked hypothermia as he waited for his pigeons to return. Gina and Eileen united in his best interests. Gina was upset about the row with Ruth. She went to the flat, but was deterred by protective Scott.

Eileen's old pal Alice, Deke's mum, was back in town after 17 years. Eileen updated Alice on the lives of the Hendersons, then phoned Moira to tell her that her daughter was back. Alice panicked, and drove off.

Kirsty returned home to her mum's. She had a heart to heart with Eileen, who told her the secret that Deke's mum had returned to Shieldinch. Ruth felt lousy about the row with her mum. Jo and Ruth made up.