Upset that Mike now seems to be going out with Elaine, Laura goes to spend the weekend with her parents, Tom and Alice, in the hopes that they can make some sense of the relationship. However, Mike and Elaine quarrel because she realises that he still has feelings for Laura.

Laura goes hunting for a new flat and Mike insists on going along. Wilfred is being intimidated by his former neighbor who is now a client of the landscaping firm. Terry trades clients with Wilfred which only leads to more trouble. Laura and Mike decide to try and rekindle their romance.

It is resolved that Laura will move back into the apartment and Mike will move out. Mike's attempt to ask Laura a very important question is continually interrupted.