The men return to the village and feel terrible as they are forced to tell Viv that Bob has gone missing. Viv is fraught with worry that her wanting a baby has forced Bob away. Meanwhile, when the reception venue cancels at the last minute, Donna is left to try and find a replacement. After some thought, she comes up with the idea of having the reception at The Woolpack. Marlon, however, doesn’t agree but will he be able to find an alternative in such a short space of time. Sam and Alice are told that Samson can go home on Friday. On returning to the Dingles, Alice airs her doubts that Samson is ready to come home. She gets upset and the family worry that everything is getting to her.