Ruth goes back to her roots and starts writing again. Tara helps Vic overcome his fears. Sam tries to win Paul back.

Ruth seeks comfort from Finn after Lewis's funeral.

Vic finds his soulmate.

Lewis struggles on as he awaits news of a donor.

Finn and Mr. Osborne stage a vigil at Ruth's bedside, and Lewis tries to confess all.

A mysterious itch affects the café's customers. Tensions between Ruth and Lewis come to a head. Ritchie shows the new work experience girl a few tricks of the trade - much to Tara's horror!

Louise has to deal with two drunken men and Tony tries to get the dirt on Finn.

Finn and Ruth grow closer, while Vic resolves to bring Cynthia's kidnapper to justice.

Vic suffers a horrible accident at the spa, while Helen encourages Lewis to feel good about himself.

Vic is concerned about Cynthia following her disappearance. Lewis faces a difficult date with Louise.

Finn experiences a premature mid-life crisis, while Louise finds her father has been taken to hospital.

Tony's disastrous dinner makes front-page news.

Everyone at the restaurant waits in anticipation for the competition winner. Louise quizzes Ruth about her past relationship with Lewis, and begs Bob to take it easy on the drinking.

Sam spends the day supposedly working the streets, while Tony makes it his mission to save her from a life of sleaze. There are still problems with the restaurant.

Louise waits for Ritchie to move in and Vic's attempt to placate Tony comes to nothing thanks to Finn.

Lewis finds that old friends are reluctant to forgive, Ruth meets a blast from the past, and Tony's dreams go up in smoke.