In the pub, they talked about Tom and Diane and all the events of the day, throughout which Kath desperately avoided eye contact with Ed, while he kept making discrete glances at her. After about an hour and a half they decided to start going home.

OWEN: Lisa, do you want a lift with Chrissie and me?

LISA: No, it's all right, I'll get a cab with Kath.

ED: It's ok, I'll give Kath a lift home.its on my way...and it'll save you two some money.

LISA: Ok, well if you're sure. Is that ok with you Kath?

Kath nodded

Owen, Chrissie and Lisa made their way out of the noisy pub, while Kath was still putting on her jacket, Ed waiting for her.

KATH: It's ok, you don't have to give me a lift. I'll be fine

ED: Come on Kath don't be silly, it's on my way.

KATH: Well.if you're sure.

They got in the car and sat silently throughout the journey, which felt like an eternity for them both, still feeling slightly awkward about the kiss they shared earlier. They stopped outside Kath's house.

KATH: Thanks.

ED: Kath wait.

She stopped and turned and looked at him

ED: About earlier.

KATH: I'm sorry...it was a mistake.it should never have happened.we were both in a vulnerable state.

ED: Kath.it wasn't a mistake.

KATH: W...what?

ED: It wasn't a mistake.I'm glad that it happened

KATH: B...but.your nearly half my age!

ED: So what?.age doesn't matter.it's just a number..what matters is how we feel inside

KATH: But.it's easy for you to say.you're not the one who would be branded a child snatcher and.people saying that I'm taking advantage.

ED: Kath we're both grown adults.it doesn't matter what people think

KATH: But.

ED: Did you enjoy what happened today?

KATH: I...er.

ED: I did...and I think you felt the same didn't you.or you wouldn't have kissed me back

KATH: What if I did?.it can't carry on

ED: Why not? If we both want it too.

KATH: We work together.

ED: So.Chrissie and Owen.Diane and Ric...Diane and Alex.stop putting obstacles where there aren't any

They leaned in towards each other and started kissing passionately.

KATH: Do you want to come in for coffee?

Ed Smiled at her. They both got out of the car and smiled, holding hands as they walked up the path to her front door. They walked in and closed the red door. Ed swung her around so that she leaned against the wall and they kissed passionately.