Bella and Laila are taking a particular interest in what Mali's mum, Ameera, is up to. Zainab reveals that Ameera is nervous about a job interview and when Sam learns that Flo is recruiting at the café, Bella comes to the ‘obvious' conclusion that Ameera is planning on working at the café. Bella is determined that the Apple Tree kids should help Ameera get that job even though it transpires that Ameera's not that good at making tea.

Laila's concerned that her new friend Annie has missed another playdate. Meanwhile there's trouble as Kobi and Zainab get territorial about who should be doing what in the garden. Laila disputes the fact that Annie's missing her playdates because she's quiet and doesn't speak very good English and this leads to a chain of events that reveals a mystery gardener and a child looking out for their parent.

It's Laila's birthday but her dad's plans to celebrate are in disarray.