Tony manages to control Mandy's spending, but has less luck with Sheba the dog. Joe is incensed to learn his mum is back with his drunken, violent dad; there's no way he's going home for the summer now. Sophie is fuming when she discovers Mel passed out on the couch with just a half-eaten kebab for company. Nicole's tedious day at Washed Up is brightened up by the whirlwind return of Nancy.