Gillian is asked on a date by personable customer Gary but he has an alternative motive. He believes that Alan is his father, as a result of a brief fling with Gary's m other Mary, whilst he was still married. Advised by Caroline Gillian tells Alan, who admits it and prepares to see Gary though he is also concerned for his friend Harry, who has to sell his house to settle a court claim. Caroline meanwhile is planning to marry the pregnant Kate, leading to embarrassment for son Lawrence from homophobic fellow pupils. She tells Kate that she feels obliged to tell Celia Alan's secret whilst Alan himself meets Gary in town. Written by don @ minifie-1

Alan and Gary hit it off very well with Alan explaining he had no idea that he had a son. When Alan tells Celia about Gary it is a bumpier ride, as she is annoyed that Caroline and Gillian knew ahead of her. Whilst she appears to relent she nonetheless does not accompany the rest of the family to dinner with Gary and his wife in their palatial home. Gillian resigns from the supermarket after a run-in with Robbie's ex-wife, prompting Robbie to propose marriage to her whilst Caroline and Kate go ahead with their wedding but there is one important guest who is absent by design. Written by don @ minifie-1

Whilst Gillian considers Robbie's marriage proposal John arrives at the farm with Alan, who tells her that Celia did not attend Caroline's wedding. With Alan asleep John also proposes to Gillian but she knocks him back. Caroline confronts her mother over her absence and they eventually reconcile whilst Celia joins the rest of Alan's family for another meal with Gary and his wife. The celebration is interrupted when Caroline rings to say that Kate has been hit by a car and is in hospital, requiring surgery. Written by don @ minifie-1

Whilst the surgeon can save her baby, Flora, it is too late for Kate and Celia supports her daughter at the funeral, where biological father Greg also offers support. Gillian tells everybody that she has agreed to marry Robbie and whilst Celia, Alan and Raff are pleased for her, Caroline is too preoccupied with minding a baby who never stops crying to be more than non-committal. Also happy for Gillian is Gary, who confesses to her that he believes his marriage to be failing. Unable to afford giving up work Caroline advertises for a nanny for Flora and ends up with the young but seemingly capable Holly. Written by don @ minifie-1

Gillian is unhappy with Gary's suggestion that he employs Raff, rather than the boy attend university, and also pays for her wedding to Robbie - particularly as Raff and Robbie agree with Gary on both counts. Caroline is appalled when John suggests they reconcile for Flora's sake though when Holly proves to be unsuitable Caroline receives much welcomed help from a surprising source. Meanwhile Gillian is shocked by a story in the local paper. Written by don @ minifie-1

Gillian and Raff both confront Gary over his revealing his paternity in a local newspaper article and Raff declines his uncle's job offer. Gillian is still unhappy about Gary paying for her wedding and, as Caroline drives her and Alan to the ceremony, Gillian confides her misgivings to Caroline - including the fact that had sympathy sex with John, who was envious of Greg's perfect childcare. A chapter of accidents delays the bride's progress but eventually she makes it in time for her wedding. But will she still want to marry Robbie and will Alan reconcile with Gary at the ceremony? Written by don @ minifie-1