Second Thoughts

May 3, 1991

Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.

May 10, 1991

In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.

May 17, 1991

Bill decides it's time he spent the night at Faith's house. But with two children and a dog to contend with, it's not going to be easy.

May 24, 1991

Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.

May 31, 1991

When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.

Jun 7, 1991

With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.

Jun 14, 1991

Bill and Faith decide to take the plunge and marry forthwith. But they find that such split decisions often have repercussions…

Jan 3, 1992

Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.

Jan 10, 1992

Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.

Jan 17, 1992

Bill gives Faith a weekend at a health farm for a birthday present, leaving him in charge at the house on his own for the first time.

Jan 24, 1992

Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.

Jan 31, 1992

With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.

Feb 7, 1992

Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.

Feb 14, 1992

With Hannah about to leave for university, Faith, Bill and Joe are keen to acquire her soon-to-be-vacant bedroom.

Feb 21, 1992

Now that Hannah has left for university in Liverpool, Faith, enjoying the extra space, is none-too-pleased when Joe is keen to accommodate an Italian exchange student.

Feb 28, 1992

Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.

Mar 6, 1992

Bill has been working late almost every night recently to cover up for the adulterous Richard, and it is beginning to affect his home life with Faith.

Mar 13, 1992

Faith has a heart-to-heart with Richard and convinces him to end his affair for Marjorie's sake. Meanwhile, Liza finds a new man.

Mar 20, 1992

Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

Oct 18, 1992

While collecting her daughter from university, Faith is shocked to discover that Hannah has been sleeping with her boyfriend.

Oct 25, 1992

What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.

Nov 1, 1992

Bill decides to work on ideas for a new magazine at home for a week. But with Faith working there as well, there are problems abound.

Nov 8, 1992

Faith and Bill spend a night away from home in a nearby hotel in the hope of a romantic break.

Nov 15, 1992

Bill is fed up with Joe being inconsiderate, and Faith contrives to reunite Richard and Marjorie.

Nov 22, 1992

Faith is looking forward to having a holiday with Bill, but her plans may have to be put on hold when news of Bill's new business venture comes through.

Nov 29, 1992

When Faith finds out Bill is coming home for a few days, she plans a romantic weekend for them both.

Dec 13, 1992

Now redundant, Bill decides on a complete change of career, starting with a bit of DIY.

Dec 20, 1992

Faith asks Richard to give Bill his job back, while Bill is considering moving upmarket.

Jan 8, 1993

Liza has been appointed editor of Vista, much to Bill's dismay. Meanwhile, Richard seems to have found a new vocation in life.

Jan 15, 1993

Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.

Jan 22, 1993

Bill's doctor advises him to relax, but with Hannah having boyfriend troubles, it's not that simple.

Jan 29, 1993

Hannah's fainting in the wine bar causes Richard to set Bill thinking about what may be the cause of it.

Feb 5, 1993

Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?

Feb 12, 1993

Bill and Faith's relationship is going through a sticky patch. Matters aren't helped when he and Liza are sent on a management training course in Wales.

Oct 29, 1993

Hannah endeavours to console a distraught Faith, who is in shock after discovering Bill and Liza in a compromising situation.

Nov 5, 1993

Bill is determined that all is over between him and Faith and moves in with Richard permanently.

Nov 12, 1993

Bill and Faith are reconciled, but Faith suggests they take their relationship one step at a time, beginning with a romantic courtship.

Nov 19, 1993

Bill takes Faith to Scotland to spend a weekend with his mother.

Dec 3, 1993

Domestic strife returns when Bill and Faith decide to add a conservatory to the rear of their premises.

Dec 10, 1993

Faith gets very excited over Joe's eighteenth birthday. But will her plans for a big family occasion be spoiled?

Dec 17, 1993

Hannah begins a relationship with the wine bar's new pianist, who just so happens to be married.

Aug 26, 1994

Joe is having a bad day and decides not to go to work, causing Faith to worry about him.

Sep 2, 1994

Liza leaves her job as Vista's editor, paving the way for Bill to take over the magazine's top job.

Sep 9, 1994

Faith finally has enough of her offspring's demands and decides to move out to teach them a lesson.

Sep 16, 1994

Faith's new job for a health magazine makes her more aware of health-related issues, and she begins advising everyone else on how they should eat and live.

Sep 23, 1994

Faith has a temperature and has to stay in bed. As a result, Bill has to search for someone else to accompany him to the magazine's annual dinner.

Sep 30, 1994

Faith comes over all protective when Joe starts college. Meanwhile, Richard organises a charity week at the wine bar.

Oct 7, 1994

Faith discovers her ex-husband, John, is coming to England for their goddaughter's wedding.

Oct 14, 1994

Joe prepares to take his driving test, while Bill anticipates the board's decision on confirming his position as the magazine's editor.