Circle of Friends Part VII

Jack reacts very differently to Simon; he accepts that the baby is his and that he has to marry her. He goes to see Benny and tells her that he is going to have to marry Nan, because she is having his child. She is devastated, but Eve tells her she must put on a brave face and be the one who tells his group of friends about the upcoming marriage... she doesn't want to be pitied by them. Benny takes her advice and they go out on the town, meeting friends and telling them the news about Jack and Nan. Eve is furious with Nan for taking advantage of Benny's absences to steal her boyfriend, and she finds it hard to hide her anger. She also wonders about Nan's relationship with Simon, and why that came to an end. Nan isnt talking. Meanhwhile Sean has moved into the hotel and is soon proposing to Dorothy, the owner, and they plan to get married. Benny's mother starts working in the shop and seems to be enjoying it.