Peggy sings Nina's praises to Irene. Nina is stunned by the sight of a man talking to Alex on the steps of Bridge House hospice. Grant overhears Nina phoning a friend for help. Alex tells Nina that the man she saw earlier is Jordy Ross - a recovering drug addict newly arrived in the hospice. Mark is nervous. He is waiting for the results of his check up. Ruth and Mary clash in the café. Mary urges Ruth to tell Mark about the pregnancy. Ruth warns Mary that it doesn't concern her. Mary confides in Conor her suspicion that Ruth is having an affair. Conor maintains an anxious silence.