08/10/2024

Alice brings Chris’s cricket coaching book round to Hannah’s, explaining that Martha had got her hands on it, and it had ended up in Alice’s car. Stella’s not going to make it home for dinner, so Hannah invites Alice to join her for some shepherd’s pie. They have a laugh and Hannah comments it’s really nice to see Alice looking happier. After hearing about Hannah’s dating disasters, Alice asks if Hannah likes Chris. Hannah says what’s not to like, but they’re just mates. Hannah wonders about Alice and Chris’s relationship and Alice explains that they get on because they’re Martha’s parents. Alice thinks if Hannah likes Chris, she should go for it.

Zainab and Khalil are putting off unpacking boxes in their new Beechwood home. They’re interrupted by Lynda popping by to see Azra but she’s still at work. When Lynda asks their names, Zainab hurries Lynda away saying they’re not allowed to let strangers into the house. She then shuts the door on her.

Azra’s horrified when she gets home, and Khalil lets slip about Zainab closing the door on Lynda. But later Lynda returns offering some tagine. When Azra apologises about her children’s behaviour, Lynda says they were right to be cautious. Azra says Lynda’s a friend, but the children met an obnoxious woman the other day who accused Khalil of feeding crisps to her exotic animals. Lynda feels uncomfortable, especially when Khalil appears and makes things even more awkward. However, he’s appreciative of the tagine, while Zainab’s less forthcoming. Lynda’s relieved when Khalil tells her that Uncle Adil only said good things about her.