Natalie makes Barry pay for his mistake. She sleeps in the lounge after their furious row. Barry's apologies meet with scant sympathy from Natalie. Barry fears he's blown it for good. Natalie thinks things over in the café. Pat offers advice and a sympathetic ear. Barry cautiously approaches Natalie with chocolates. She can't help but take him back. Sarah is stunned when she discovers Michael left without saying goodbye. Irene feigns ignorance. Mark puts Sarah straight on the real reason behind Michael's departure. Sarah tears a strip off her mother. Terry's attempts to console Irene only make things worse.