Nick feels forced to replace Briony after she insults him. John seems the perfect candidate - professional, good-looking and charming - and Kirsten is delighted, but Nick has other ideas.

Kirsten panics about having no real friends and asks Briony to go out for the evening. Nick spies an opportunity to earn money from gullible pet owners.

Kirsten attempts to liven up the surgery by playing 1980s hits. Nick falls for an attractive woman and ends up looking after her pedigree Pekinese.