Rosemary has finally returned from her vacation in Barcelona. She has come home with her brother Michael Perry, a priest, who is waiting to appear in court on an assault charge. Tom's cat is wreaking havoc on the local bird population and Anna suggests that Max be neutered, Tom reluctantly agrees. Harry breaks one of Frank's vases (Shirl's favourite) while practising his new putting stroke. To make matters worse, the bath overflows while he and Kate are cleaning up the broken vase and when Frank returns, Harry hits him with the putter. Billy suffers a fall and loses his memory, he later regains it after a hospital room visit by George. Darcy's drinking intensifies. With the apparent aid of her new magnetic-handled shopping bag, Esme cleans up at the club's slot machines. But when the machines are proven to be faulty, Frank must apologise to Esme for suggesting she cheated. Bernice slams her car door on Tom's hand.