Lionel's daughter Leslie is on a forced separation from Jacko in America, and Jacko returns from hospital to start back to work. But, for some reason, his old charm is not working with the ladies.

Lionel is planning to extend his business but there are provisos. While Jacko's worries are two-fold, Lesley continues to pursue him and he has to find out whether Veronica's overtures are intentional.

Jacko is still being pursued by Lesley, but Veronica has a bust up with Lionel and needs a shoulder to cry on. Jacko turns to Sandra for some solace.