Stella returns seeking work, and when she fails to secure a job at the Ballintine, she blames Debbie for souring her application. In the resulting clash, Stella mentions Debbie's `dirty little love affair', with Ciaran in earshot. Meanwhile, remarks made by Hughie at the bursary meeting give Niamh cause to believe Paul has been unfaithful, and Oisin finally gets a chance to meet Charlotte's fugitive brother Denzo.