Gavin began his work in Cardiff, a fresh start. Back home, Smithy wrestled with the unfamiliar quiet left in Gavin's wake, striving to find a new rhythm to his days.

Stacey applied for a new position, a prospect that did not sit well with Dave. His mood soured considerably when Nessa took Neil to Essex.

A shadow of doubt has fallen upon Pam and Mick's plans for the conservatory. They find themselves reconsidering the project, a quiet uncertainty settling between them.

Gavin felt a persistent unease regarding Gwen and Bryn’s knowledge of his intimate relationship with Stacey.

The Essex group gathered for a bright day at the shore, and Gavin engaged in a serious conversation with someone.

As Nessa and Dave finalized their plans for marriage, Stacey delivered news to Gavin that would irrevocably alter the course of his life.