Fallon, dressed up, greets Harrison with a cocktail, after the week he's had she wants to pamper him with a romantic evening. They are interrupted by Robert who’s determined to update Harrison on community vigilance. Robert is oblivious to the atmosphere and Fallon and Harrison listen patiently as he drones on about people staying safe. He mentions that it's his birthday and he's been asked to make himself scarce while Linda cooks him a meal. A problem with the food means he has to stay out longer and Harrison and Fallon generously invite him to stay for a cocktail to celebrate.

Alice is dropping off some leaflets to Harry’s flat. She’s reluctant but Harry convinces her to go through the leaflets with him. She suggests he get a buddy when he tells her he can’t stop drinking on his own. He confesses his family have given up on him and Alice reveals she visited Eve. He guilts Alice, telling her that he should just drink till his liver fails. She urges him not to give up - he will have the confidence to manage his addiction soon. He pleads with her to be his mentor - he knows she can help him. Reluctantly she agrees until he can get someone else.

George is still annoyed about Chris winning the night at Grey Gables. Eddie suggests he jazz up his Bartleby videos with voiceover. Later Eddie tells George he has hit upon the perfect voice. Even George has to admit Eddie’s scandalous gossip - in a voice that sounds like Oliver Sterling - is pretty funny.