Newly promoted Mark decides to enjoy his additional power and wealth by splashing out on a boiler and a 'creamy elephant' sofa, and by finding Jeremy a job in the office.

Jeremy meets a new love, Russian emigre Elena. Meanwhile, Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires. But Sophie has some news...

Jeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be less selfish in order to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure.

Mark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena has a guilty secret. But should he tell him when Jez is clearly so happy?

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party. For Mark, it's his last chance with Dobby, for Jeremy, it's an opportunity to make Elena insanely jealous.

Elena and Gail's wedding is imminent, but Jeremy is busy plotting how to get rid of Gail and win Elena back.