 Gonch has bugged the staff room again to try to find the thieves, but once again finds nothing of use other than idle gossip. Partially deaf Eric is knocked down while walking between the schools, which galvanizes Mrs. McClusky to take urgent action. Fay tells Julian the babysitting is off, not wanting him to "play gooseberry" with Jean Paul. Later, at Mr. McCartney s house, Annette is with Stewpot, but Fay is rapidly getting fed up with Jean Paul, who lights up. After they ve been dancing a while, they smell burning - Jean Paul s fag has burned the expensive carpet. Julian unexpectedly turns up as Stewpot leaves, and embarrassed Fay has some explaining to do. Fay comes clean about the damaged carpet to an angry Mr. McCartney. Meanwhile, outside, Stewpot has caught up with Claire, and promises not to see Annette any more.