Den and Dot bump into one another at the launderette, where they are both seeking solace from their problems. Dot confronts Den with a few home truths about his life and character, forcing him to admit to his mistakes. But when Den discovers that Dot has been concealing her illness, he is shocked that she should dare to confront him when she is a hypocrite and a liar herself.The pair realise that they need to act before it's too late.