"Puppy Love" 25 November 1978
James and Tristan drive through the night back from a conference in London. Tristan displays his lack of sleep by driving the car through the back of the garage. Alice McTavish visits Skeldale House from Edinburgh with "wee Tristan". James treats the Barratts' sick dog. The couple are having marital problems to boot.
Characters: Mrs Hall, George Barratt, Mrs Barratt, Alice McTavish, Mr Wiggins, Wilf, Constable.