Gerry Black

When Carrie has to work the night shift, Doug begins to get lonely, but soon discovers that Arthur is the ideal companion.

Spence's mother, Veronica, purchases Arthur's burial plot. Meanwhile, Carrie gives Holly a hand with dog walking.

Carrie and Doug think that marriage counselling will help them, but come to realise that asking their neighbour for help may not have been a good idea.

Doug doesn't undergo an exam that could have meant a promotion, and takes a job as a bartender in response to Carrie's being upset.

Doug must deliver penguins to the zoo on Valentine's Day, forcing him to cancel romantic plans with Carrie. Carrie accidentally sets her friend up on a date with her boss.

Spence poses as Carrie's husband at a work event after a client doesn't appear to like Doug. Arthur becomes upset when he isn't the centre of attention.