Donna and Ross had been sleeping together for weeks now. Ross was clearly smitten but Donna was trying not to get too emotionally involved. Her daughter was her main priority and everything else came second.

Episode 1 ( Bob & Brenda decide to go away for a weekend with Kathy & Heathcliff)

Bob: Are you sure you and April will be ok without us

Donna: Don;t be silly Bob, you and Brenda go and have a lovely time. You deserve it. We'll be fine.

As they drive off Donna takes her phone out of her pocket 'They're gone. C u tonight? x'


Ross's phone beeps. He picks it up and smiles. He texts her back 'C u at 8 x' As he lifts his head Cain catches his eye,

Cain: What has you so happy?

Ross: Oh just some bird I've been seeing. Just letting me know she'd a great time last night!

Cain: Yeah I bet. I feel sorry for the girl.


Donna and April arrive at Marlon's,

Donna: Thanks again Marlon. I'm just not feeling great. Think I'm gonna put my head down when I get back. I'm sure it's only a 24 hour thing, I'll be fine in the morning.

Donna: Have fun with your daddy April. I'll see in the morning.

Marlon: Hope you feel better soon. Don;t worry about us we'll make our own fun won't we April?!


Donna pours herself a glass of white wine. The bottle is half empty. She checks her phone AGAIN. No message. It's 9pm and he's still not here. She takes a drink. Has she been stood up? She felt silly. She was wearing a dress she had bought especially for tonight. She grabbed her phone again and shook her head. She placed the glass on the counter and walked out of the kitchen and up the stairs.

She comes back down the stairs in her pyjamas, grabs the glass and plonks herself down on the couch. As she reaches for the remote control she hears the back door open. Ross walks in and immediately starts to apologise.

Ross: I am so sorry Donna. There was trouble up at the farm and I couldn't get away.

He glanced over at the empty bottle of wine and then at Donna. She looked stunning. She clearly had made an effort for tonight and he had let her down.

Donna: It's fine. I'm actually really tired so I might just go to bed. (she stood up) You can let your self out can't you?

Ross: I'm sorry. It was kicking off and I couldn't leave. Please don't be angry.

He walks over to her. She's looking at the ground. He places his hand under her chin and she looks up. He kisses her gently.

Ross: Am I forgiven?(His face only inches from her)

Donna: Just this time.

Ross smiles and kisses her again. She turns to walk out in to the hall. He looks at her walk ahead of him in her pyjamas and he sighs. He's really falling for this girl.