A week past her due date, Lorna springs some new ideas on Ken about baby care. Rachel is delighted when an old friend returns.

The Thompson household attempts to deal with the latest developments in their bizarre domestic situation as Rachel get the chance to secure the job of her dreams. Ken and Dale are on hand to try and help out.

Ken begins to enjoy his paternity leave after he joins a group for mothers, but Lorna is concerned that one of the members has her eye on him.

Ken's special birthday evening is interrupted when Steve stages an invasion and a game of Trivial Pursuit conjures up memories of Dale's secret past.

Dylan comes to the decision to leave university after just three weeks. Ken and Dale make their way there to persuade him to stay.

It's the day of baby Sid's naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.