Angelo is concerned to hear that Café Mania will not have a role for him in their plans to modernise the caff. Maria has her head turned by a group of Fashion College students, who adopt her and promise to make her their muse. The new Maria thinks that Mickey P and Alicia are holding her back.

Kris bumps into an old friend from the National Youth Theatre, a hugely popular soap opera actor who Kris clearly despises for his success. Russell discovers that his new career opportunity may be a scam for the vulnerable and Shelley sets up a blind date with a passenger who is unlucky enough to have left his wallet behind in her cab.

At a birthday party for her niece, Karen is reminded of her own fertility problems and finds herself being comforted by an overly understanding Kevin.

After her catwalk debut turns into an embarrassing disaster, Maria asks Angelo to sell the caff to Café Mania. Angelo reluctantly agrees.

Kris and Mickey P are devastated to hear that Maria is leaving. With Maria no longer speaking to her, Alicia decides to hang out with Shelley but their friendship is cut short when Alicia reveals that she is not quite as innocent as she looks.

Russell makes a devastating discovery after bumping into a former work colleague in the caff.

Dave is overjoyed to discover that Karen is pregnant at last, but Karen doesn't seem quite as thrilled as he would expect.

And a letter from Café Mania holds the key to Angelo and Maria's futures.