Pete lets slip about Adam’s surprise party, which marks his 49th birthday. The celebrations put up by Tina incorrectly have his age a year older. Adam retains his fixation on Tina, and dejectedly decides to go to an off-license with Pete, but the two are caught up in an attempted robbery. During the hold-up, Pete opens up to Adam, and reveals to his intention to kill himself. Adam does his best to reason with the robber before they both manage to leave the off-licence unscathed. Back at the party, Jenny and Karen are thrilled when they receive news from David that the charges against him are being dropped. David hits the booze in celebration, and he reveals to Karen his desire to get back together with her. He clashes with Eddie, who also hopes to resume his relationship with Karen. Karen and David’s son, Josh, arrives unexpectedly at Adam’s party, alongside Ramona, with a new boyfriend, Juan, whom Karen, Jenny and Adam hypothesise is gay. Karen stumbles upon Juan with Josh in the bathroom, before Karen frankly admits to Josh she’s been aware of his sexuality for years. Josh proclaims his wish for her to make David aware, but is cautious of his reaction. Matthew reveals Ellie’s wish to return to a relationship with him despite his desire to begin a relationship with her sister, Olivia. Adam and Tina’s relationship becomes the ultimate focus of the party and such attention encourages the two to start a relationship.