Vicky has to spend Christmas in hospital after giving birth to the twins, Marion arrives to see her grandchildren after a huge row with Pedro, and Mr. Nicholls spends some time with his ex-wife after an accidental invite.
Gertrude cooks Robin a decent meal to stop him eating cold baked beans, Mr. Nicholls protests at the idea of the bistro serving English fayre, and Vicky learns that a mother on the ward has taken a shine to her father.
Albert's told that he should stick to speaking English when taking orders, Mr. Nicholls objects to the idea of his grandchildren going home in a van, and Robin grows tired of being constantly outdone by his father-in-law.
Vicky's delighted when Robin shows her what's at the top of his ladder, Mr. Nicholls learns that he's been accused of carrying on with Gertrude, and Albert struggles to raise the alarm when he gets trapped in the loft.
Albert comes to the rescue when the twins are woken by their grandad, a burst water main makes a sleepless night even more unbearable, and Vicky suggests spending the week with her father to escape the noise.
Mr. Nicholls finds a few problems when he checks the bistro's expenses, Vicky tells Robin that a booking clashes with their wedding anniversary, and the arrival of a coach party brings a need for an alternative menu.
Robin struggles to get to grips with the complex art of changing a nappy, Mr. Nicholls shocks his son-in-law with a weeks' holiday in Tenerife, and a temporary chef sent by an agency turns out to be totally unsuitable.
Albert's given advice about the only proper way to serve a bottle of wine, Robin's offered a job with an international company that he can't refuse, and Mr. Nicholls insists that he's got people queuing up to buy the bistro.
