Wanting to improve their marriage, Yvonne decides to share an interest with Gary. Meanwhile, Gary is distracted by an article in the paper concerning Phoebe Sparrow. Worrying that Phoebe will be waiting for him forever, he goes back to 1940 to end their relationship, telling Yvonne that he's going to a football match in Lithuania with Ron.

Ron tries to convince Gary to deal in the1940 stock market, in order to make lots of money in 1993. PC Deadman brings news of the King's visit to East London. Gary takes Phoebe for a meal at the Savoy to say goodbye, and secretly books the Imperial Suite.

After months avoiding going back in time, Gary returns to the 1940s to try another investment scheme using his knowledge of the future. Despite trying not to let Phoebe know he's there, he bumps into PC Deadman and discovers there have some big changes at the Royal Oak in his absence.