Blaketon attempts to play peacemaker between two battling neighbours Clive Harris and Stuart Parsons. However, things get out of control when Stuart's family are struck with food poisoning and he blames Clive. Mike suspects otherwise when Gina falls seriously ill and recruits Dr Bolton to help him find the answer. Meanwhile, Greengrass and Bernie sell a car to a businessman called Laslo Riles. Unfortunately, Laslo is declared bankrupt before he can pay Greengrass, and in his efforts to get his money, the loveable rogue finds himself with a new companion - a snake. Elsewhere, Bellamy has accommodation troubles after his landlady kicks him out after a late-night mishap, while Gina's aunt Mary arrives in Aidensfield to help her niece run the Aidensfield Arms following George's death.