Still reeling from Ray’s proposal and the subsequent row, Louise feels that she should try and build some bridges. But Ray is in no mood for listening and makes it perfectly clear that he has taken Louise's words to heart. Diane serves up some words of wisdom to Louise, while Ashley tries the same tact with Ray. Their heart-to-hearts seem to do the trick and the couple finally sit down to talk through their problems – but will it mean wedding bells? Under pressure from Glynis, Eric begins to deceive Gloria and arranges a secret tryst. Their rendezvous is nearly rumbled but Rodney steps in to cover Eric's tracks.