May to December

- Season 4

(1992)

Alec and Zoe return from their honeymoon to find a distinctly cold atmosphere at the office because Miss Flood is not happy about Hilary's engagement to Anthony. Simone is,of course,still not happy with her father's actions but she has news of her own - like Zoe she is also pregnant.

Alec's niece Clothilde comes over from Paris to improve her English and Alec thinks it would be a good idea for her to help the pregnant Zoe around the house. Zoe is less happy feeling that Alec doubts her ability to cope but Jamie thrives on having an attractive young lady to be seen around with. Eventually Clothilde appreciates that Zoe is fully able to cope on her own and returns to France.

Alec has a new client Peter Grant,who plays Inspector Dangerfield in a television series and Alec asks him to dinner. Zoe believes Alec is homophobic because of comments he has made about her new,gay colleague. However there is a surprise when he turns out to be Peter's partner. Hilary has split with Anthony but still advises Miss Flood on how to act when meeting Gerald's family.

Alec buys a Cluedo game at the church jumble sale and invites Miss Flood and Gerald and Hilary to come round and play it with himself,Zoe and Jamie. There is a bit of an anti-climax when Hilary reveals the killer's identity but,after everybody has left,a poorly Zoe is rushed to hospital where she suffers a miscarriage.

Alec is concerned that Zoe seems to be in denial about the miscarriage. He gets her a dog to cheer her up but to no avail. Finally she breaks down and they have a heart to heart,deciding they should spend some time away together. With Anthony gone Hilary is now anxious to win back Derek whilst Miss Flood and Gerald announce their engagement.

The big day is approaching for Vera Flood to marry her Gerald. She begins to doubt whether or not she is doing the right thing but, after a pep talk from Alec and Zoe, which strengthens their relationship, goes ahead with the wedding. Hilary, hopeful of wedding bells with Derek, aims to catch the bouquet but it falls apart in mid-air.