Cara returns to her native Glasgow to rescue the ailing evening paper where Stuart works. Their relationship gets off to a dramatic false start.

Stuart and Cara are thrown together at work, but to their surprise, both enjoy the experience. A chance encounter after a big night out suggests a more hopeful future.

Carla is cornered in to asking Stuart to pretend to be her partner for a big family wedding.

Having finally united, Stuart and Cara find that their new-found happiness is shattered.

Stuart refuses to listen to Cara's concerns about his job but finds herself helping out when Denis needs a lift from school.