Godber's upcoming parole hearing is threatened by the prospect of a fight with fellow inmate Jarvis.
Fletcher’s daughter Ingrid tells him about her plans to go on holiday to Italy, which depresses him.
Because Godber is to face the parole board in a week’s time, Fletcher suspects a relationship between him and Ingrid.
Later that day, a brawl takes place in the yard between Godber and convicted football hooligan Jarvis.
Fletcher criticises Godber for his poor judgement with his parole hearing imminent.
To further illustrate his point, Fletcher says that "turning the other cheek takes more bottle than fighting".
It would mean Fletcher receiving solitary confinement and loss of remission, but Godber would be safe and have a clean record to take before the parole board.