Yvonne and Ross McLean, a prosperous couple in their 40s who desperately want a child, have their dreams crushed when they learn that not only is Yvonne not pregnant as she suspected, but her health problems will prevent her from ever conceiving a child. Shirley takes an interest in a young girl who has been selling fruit door-to-door. Nothing is known of the girl, whom everyone playfully calls Mrs. Kafoops, but Shirley becomes concerned when she comes into the clinic to ask her for medical advice. Terence and a rather eager Simon are busy repainting the clinic. Brendan offers to supply the raw material when Cookie organises an eating contest to showcase Bob's considerable talents.