Alice's annual catch-up lunch with old school friend Mitch begins harmlessly enough, until the appearance of his besotted media studies pupil Cassie Davies sours proceedings. Meanwhile, Milly and Cleo dabble in speed dating.

Caught up in a complicated web of romantic deceit, Alice's week ends with an unfortunate brush with the Metropolitan Police anti-terrorism unit. Meanwhile, Cleo stumbles upon a thrilling new prospect at the local rubbish tip, where exciting games of dominance and submission are the order of the day.

Alice finds herself literally swept off her feet by the suave and successful Matthew Chater, into a dizzying world of smart cars, up-market restaurants and swish parties. Meanwhile, Cleo and Milly go to war over a boy friend, a tee-shirt and a funeral service.