Walter's goddaughter arrives at the flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined as her father disapproves of the union and refuses to participate. Walter and Agnes step in to act as family elders.
Walter arranges a job interview for Valentine at the car parts factory where he works. Bagpipes jumps at the chance to avoid his and Kirsty's anniversary by joining Valentine on a cash-in-hand electrical job at a flat that is a brothel.
Walter has been elected union rep at the factory just in time for delicate negotiations over job cuts. Valentine has moved out but is finding bachelor life not what he expected. Kirsty is trying to avoid an old flame.
Keen to revive his football career Valentine signs up for open trials with Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover that their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days and vow to give him a dignified send-off.
Charles unveils his plans for the Eastbridge Estate and Agnes is worried. Kobna has a car accident which could mean he will be in debt to Uncle Akie for quite a while.
Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him that his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's arrival causes a stir, not least with Walter's wife who thinks he will be a bad influence.
Bagpipes makes a bold attempt to run Leon out of town. Agnes and Kobna step in to help when Valentine gets ripped off by a garage owner. The strike at the factory causes difficulties for everyone.
As the strike continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council but her first job is an eye-opener. Bagpipes joins Valentine on a road trip. Kobna gets a Saturday job at Don's garage