Lauren defends Newt. Steph has a really bad day. Tina and Dominique plan a surprise party for Tony's 30th birthday.

Songs in this episode: Let Me Think About It - Ida Corr

Newt

It's Newt's first day at school and he gets bullied by some guys. Lauren comes along and says they should leave him alone of his brother will be onto them. They look like they'll become friends.

After school, the guys find Newt again and start to hassle him. Steph finds him and apologises for not picking him up from school.

Steph, Max and Tom

There's a health and safety check at MOBS, so Max lumps Steph with looking after Tom for the day. She also has to look after Charlie and is asked to pick up Newt from school.

Steph the gerbil goes missing and Tom gets in a panic looking for her.

Steph breaks down and sobs to Max saying everything was a disaster today and doesn't feel cut out to be a parent.

Summer, Sarah and Nancy

Summer meets Sarah and Nancy and joins them for a drink. She explains she's dating a guy in the army called James but is tempted by Kris but thinks he's gay. Suddenly James turns up as a surprise, he's on leave from the army for a few days.

Summer and Kris keep bumping into each other and Summer keeps putting her foot in her mouth.

Jacqui, Tina and Dominique

Tomorrow is Tony's 30th and Jacqui keeps talking about sex in front of Tina and Dominique. Tina and Dominique decide to throw Tony a party and go through his phone inviting people.

Darren

Darren goes to Chester to try and sort out a bank loan.

UK air date: Monday 29 October 2007