Can Marlon help Paddy and Mandy get their relationship back on an even keel?
When Paddy and Mandy return from the Lake District and announce their relationship to Bear, Chas overhears and is upset. When alone, Mandy makes her moves on Paddy but is left deflated when he makes excuses.
The next day, Mandy and Paddy are feeling the pressure of the village’s eyes on their relationship and when she asks him to stay the night, Paddy deters her with excuses.
At Rhona’s nail appointment, Mandy confesses her worries about her and Paddy’s lack of intimacy but is comforted when Rhona offers a fresh perspective.
Meanwhile, Paddy unloads his troubles on Marlon and awkwardly admits the reason behind his lack of intimacy with Mandy. Bolstered by Marlon’s pep-talk he sets off and Mandy’s stunned when Paddy turns up at the salon to woo her.
Will Paddy and Mandy get their relationship back on an even keel?
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