Caro and Mel have always enjoyed a very close mother-daughter relationship, but the revelation that Caro has a new man puts it under intense strain.

It is many years since her father, Fenn, died, but Mel hates the thought of Maurice replacing him in her Mother's affections and attacks her for changing her character and the family home for Maurice's sake. Caro counters with criticism of Mel's changing herself to meet the approval of her flat-mate, Helen, for whom she harbours more than just friend feelings!

In an emotional reconciliation, they both pledge to act like adults and take control of their own lives.