Eric stands at the crossroads of a new career - super salesman. But after trying out his techniques in his own street, he finds himself in what looks like a professional cul-de-sac.

Eric's Uncle Eduardo, the great escapologist, has died leaving them a legacy and Sykes and Hattie anticipate the good life - wealth, power, independence. But they soon discover that their ' grand inheritance ' leaves them more dependent on each other than before.

Eric takes up star-gazing while Hattie takes up gazing into the eyes of a new boyfriend. Eric's attention comes back down to Earth when it seems he may move in.