Joe's Auntie Maureen discovers her husband in bed with his mistress.

Trevor feels left out when Joe and Viv discuss a joint business. Clare and Trevor get back together.

Nick and Richard battle the Purvis brothers. Viv and Joe mend their relationship.

Trevor is released from jail and begins to obsess over his future with Clare while Purvis and Purvis struggle with asbestos and overdue loans.

Clare confronts Nick about his attempts to frame Trevor. Viv's ex-husband arrives in Brighton to compete with Joe for her affections.

Pippa and Geoff feel that they are suffering from the Purvis' incompetence. Trevor's first date with Clare is interrupted when Nick plants evidence in the Purvis' transit van.

Nick Costello works to stir up bad feelings against his new competition. Joe proves his worth to the Marriotts.

Trevor and Joe Purvis are working on a Brighton site for local developer Nick Costello, where Trevor catches the eye of Costello's younger sister Clare.