When Gemma discovers she is pregnant, she only has her hapless father for support. Malcolm, a sweet man in crisis, must learn to rebuild his life and his relationship with Gemma.
Gemma tries to reconnect with the girls from school after a chance encounter with Cherry. Malcolm is encouraged to find a normal friend after Derek introduces him to close-up magic
After receiving dodgy life advice from those around her, Gemma enlists Cherry to help find a potential father for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Malcolm finds love with a woman online.
Gemma tries birthing classes but resorts to asking her aunt Jess for advice. Malcolm and Gemma get invited to Jess and Tyrone’s hot tub party, but Malcolm is scared of hot tubs!
Gemma bumps into an old flame and agrees to a date. Derek hatches a plan for Malcolm to retrieve his belongings from his old family house, so Malcolm invites Gemma’s new man along.
Malcolm throws Gemma a baby shower, and Derek surprises Malcolm with a birthday present. Xander discovers Gemma in labour, whilst Malcolm and Derek are locked in an escape room.
New mum Gemma is living with her exasperating mother, Davina, whilst Malcolm is staying at the squalid bedsit. Wanting her out, Gemma and Derek plot to get Malcolm back in the flat.
Malcolm is babysitting Sadie whilst Gemma is out on the town. Derek tricks Malcolm into helping seek revenge on his ex, but panic ensues when Gemma announces she is coming home.
Malcolm takes Gemma and Sadie on a weekend break. When Malcolm’s estranged dad, Jackie, invites himself along, Malcolm calls Derek for support but soon discovers his secret addiction.
Gemma and Cherry clash over the handsome leader of Sadie’s Rhyme Time class, leaving Gemma to make amends. Meanwhile, Jackie takes Malcolm and Derek to the Peak District.
Going to great lengths to fulfil his dad’s wishes, Malcolm still feels he has failed Jackie. Meanwhile, Catherine’s plans to conceive a baby with her ex-husband Gary are put into action, but she needs Gemma’s help. When a stranger arrives, Gemma is shocked to discover Malcolm’s long-held secret.
Whilst preparations are being made for Sadie and Malcolm’s birthday, Malcolm gets to know Tommy. Gemma secures her first job interview, forcing her to make a difficult decision.
