Charlie’s thrilled to discover Maria’s no longer going on holiday, after Molly finally comes clean about not wanting her there. But when she rebuffs his offer of a date Charlie steps up his game. Using his Maria-cam he waits till she’s gone out then lets himself into her flat and tampers with the washing machine. He then returns to his viewing monitor to watch his damsel in distress and await her call for help. Claire’s snappy as she leaves to visit her mum. Ashley does his best to offer his support but when she breezes back in late for dinner tensions rise. It seems family life is taking its toll on the once perfect couple. Elsewhere, after another successful visit to see Sunita and the twins, Amber worries that Dev could be moving back with his family. And the Croppers struggle to adjust to life living with a teenager.