Yvonne is very keen to sell their home in Cricklewood and move into a large complex with a swimming pool and gymnasium in the basement.
In the past, Donald (Phoebe's Husband) is killed in Egypt, his mother also comes to stay whilst taking a strong dislike to Gary.
When Gary and Flanagan return, they find the police have raided the printing works and Ron is arrested for counterfeiting wartime £5 notes.
However, this turns out not to be an offence and he is released, but, since he has spilled the beans on the reason why he was printing the obsolete currency, is required to see a psychiatrist.
Gary is very unsettled after his French adventure, and he feels like he's losing his mind: he can't tell whether he's awake or asleep, dreaming or experiencing reality.