Darren and Nancy book an appointment at the hospital but the news isn't good when the physician tells them Oscar isn't responding to sound at all. Darren can't handle the news that his son is deaf. Darren goes AWOL but when he returns, Nancy is overwhelmed with emotion as he opens up and finally accepts his son. Meanwhile, Myra's fears for the future escalate as she finds out what she thought was a hangover, could be something worse. Later, she is dealt some life-shattering news. Ruby and Esther bump into Holly for the first time and take an instant dislike to the newcomer. Later, Esther sticks up for Ruby, and wonders whether their friendship could finally be on the mend. Also, Carmel decides to take responsibility for the McQueens little visitor and plans to call Social Services. But this prompts a shock confession from John Paul about the tot's parentage...
