Things seem to be going well for Thomas: he started up his own business, and Sally is suddenly back in his life. Can it last?
Sally is frustrated when she can find no solution to the anguish of an old friend who goes to the dogs when her husband leaves home.
Slick city councillor Nick Craven isn't so sharp when it comes to settling his debts - especially the fifty quid he owes Thomas.
Shock-horror surprises, the righting of wrongs and a rift in their relationship combined to torment and antagonise Thomas and Sally.
Sally is taken herself off to the Costa del Sol for a well-earned rest, and Thomas is left behind in Leeds to take care of the business.
Sally and "uncle" Leonard go back a long way so Leonard's sudden death is a shock. She gets another one when she is appointed executor!
A grubby little private detective is the bearer of an unexpected message, which takes Thomas and Sally south to Kent.