Martin spends his first day as a house-husband as Gail gleefully returns to the cafe. Unaware that Gail is back at work, Audrey riles Ivy by suggesting that she isn't pulling her weight with her grandchildren. Ivy tells her that Gail only has herself to blame if she's worn out and also has a go at Des for taking his marriage for granted. Jim worries about his mother's heart. Alma is glad to be working with Gail again. Emily doesn't approve of Martin looking after the kids, seeing it as a mother's job. Gail misses her children. Deirdre agrees to look after the twins as Liz and Jim go off to Belfast. Andy puts off leaving home until they're back. Sally tells Audrey she can return to the shop part-time as Gail will be minding Rosie but Emily lets her know that Gail is back at work. She accuse