Frankie's flatmate Tom doesn't want to know about her dreams, but they're obvious to her workmates at the newspaper.

In the wake of rejection, Frankie tries to deal with public humiliation; a friend's sudden death causes Tom to question whether his self-rehabilitation attempt is doomed; Charlie and Julia can't decide on a name for their baby.

Julia's ex-boyfriend makes a weekend visit; Frankie realises that she wants full custody of her 8-year-old daughter, Lou; Charlie's jealousy becomes overblown.

Tom goes off his medication; Frankie looks after Toby when Julia decides to start working again. Brenda and Gerry return from vacation in Fiji, with gifts for all.

Charlie and Julia have to navigate some rocky terrain as Julie's ex, Howard, asks Frankie out. Frankie feels hopeful until she realises how her friends and family feel about it.

Frankie is falling in love with Howard, but wonders whether she can juggle the relationship with her career and parenting. Meanwhile, Charlie and Julia are still fighting.