Jack and Avril go with Laura to Jimmy's funeral. Polly attempts to convince Abby to go to the States however Abby has other ideas. In an effort to reconcile Abby and Orin, Polly organises for him to visit. When Orin arrives it is evident he has come on business as well as personal matters. James and Jan are at loggerheads. Ken and Laura officially go into partnership. Laura lunches with Avril and uses what she learns to her advantage: she is prepared to gain significantly from Charles and Avril's feud. Later, Charles pays Avril a visit and tells her she will have her work cut out preventing a vote of no confidence. Orin's political ambitions result in him telling Ken to report Eckhardt Sahnn to the Fraud squad.