 Rhys and Jacqui struggle with money so get a lodger Ally Gorman (Dan O'Connor) to help with the bills.When Mercedes, Jacqui's sister, becomes depressed after her husband leaves her Rhys goes to help her out however Mercedes kisses him and when he tells Jacqui he unknowingly causes a rift between the sisters.Rhys begins a passionate affair with Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring).