The Flynns hold an anniversary party for Caroline's parents, Pat and Alan. Liam's patience and party skills are tested to the max, especially when the tactless Pat upsets Chloe by revealing some truths about her conception. It is down to Liam and Caroline to smooth things over and tell Chloe the whole story of how they got together all those years ago. Kevin, meanwhile, has an awkward reunion with a girl he last met at a funeral.

The Flynns' boiler explodes, and to make things worse they're short of cash. To save money, everyone must make a sacrifice - but will Liam really give up his cable sports package with the biggest football match of the year coming up? Meanwhile, Chloe enlists a geeky school pal to fix the boiler, but he refuses to fit the last part unless Chloe goes on a date with him. Caroline gets into trouble when she vouches for Jim at the hotel, getting him a job as the doorman, and he is over-familiar with the female clients