A different side of Judy Loveday is displayed as she cares for Steve Marsh in hospital. Shirley receives lacklustre support when she decides to run for a vacant council seat ì after all, "she's just a woman." Cookie arrives late for his dinner with Esme after having a few drinks with Bob, but when he passes out on her couch, the next morning Esme is reluctant to let Vernon leave her house in broad daylight lest the neighbours get the wrong impression. Nevertheless, Beverly quickly spreads the news of Cookie's overnight stay at Esme's but Bob get back at Bev by parking Cookie's car outside her house-all night. Frank has a word to Perry about his tendency to avoid paying his bills at the club. Simon works on improving his image until he overhears Vicky defending him to Judy.