Zainab meets with her mystery man

Masood's concerned about how Zainab's been acting recently and talks to Jane about how his wife has suddenly become distant. When he receives a phone call from Zainab claiming that she's ill and will have to cancel the book club, Jane agrees to rally the book troops together in the hope of cheering Zainab up. Later, Jane, Heather and Denise turn up at the Masoods', much to Zainab's annoyance.

After a discussion with Masood, it's not long before Jane realises that she's been sent there to keep an eye on his wife! As Masood explains to Jane that he thinks Zainab's having an affair with someone who goes by the name of 'Bob' on her mobile, we see Zainab meeting with a stranger - their estranged son, Syed.

Meanwhile, Roxy's concerned when she receives a letter stating that Jack's commenced legal proceedings in the hope of securing custody of Amy. Roxy meets Jack alone and he finds himself having to remind her that they should be thinking about what's best for Amy, not Ronnie. Roxy reveals that Ronnie's arranging a christening for Amy and Jack presumes that he won't be invited. Later, Roxy heads to the club, where Jack pulls her close. He tears up the solicitor's letters before kissing her passionately.

Elsewhere, Nick and Dotty conspire to make Dot's life a living hell; Patrick pays a visit to Ruth's family; Heather helps out at the local Brownie group; Nick returns the money he took from Dot at Christmas; Patrick confesses that he wasn't able to go to Ruth's funeral all those years ago; a drunken Phil nearly reveals himself to a group of Brownies; Patrick agrees to go and see Tommy in the hospital; and Nick and Dotty plan to make Dot's 'sudden death' look as genuine as possible.