Ep 5. Heavy Petting

The episode begins with Jack and Victor discussing a strange smell in the air. They decide to investigate and find out that it's coming from Winston's caravan. Winston admits to having a pet ferret named Flash who has been causing the smell due to his poor hygiene. He has been trying to clean him up but Flash keeps running away and dragging his cage with him. Jack and Victor offer to help Winston catch Flash.

Meanwhile, Isa has been taking care of her neighbor's pet hamster, Hamish, while they are on vacation. However, Hamish has escaped from his cage and Isa is frantically searching for him. She enlists the help of Navid and Boabby, but they are not interested in helping her. Isa then turns to Jack and Victor for assistance.

In another part of the town, Tam and Frances are dealing with the aftermath of their argument from the previous episode. They are trying to make amends but find it difficult to do so. As they are walking, they come across a stray cat which they both take a liking to. They decide to take care of the cat together, hoping that it will help repair their friendship.

As the episode progresses, Jack, Victor, and Winston continue to search for Flash. They finally catch him in a nearby park, but things take a turn for the worse when Flash bites Jack. He is rushed to the hospital and given a tetanus shot. Meanwhile, Isa finally finds Hamish in Navid's shop and returns him to his owners.

Tam and Frances' plan to take care of the cat together seems to be working, but they soon discover that the cat is pregnant. This leads to more tension between them, as they argue over who should take care of the kittens and who will be responsible for finding them homes.

In the end, all of the pets are safely returned to their owners and Jack makes a full recovery from his bite. Tam and Frances reconcile their differences and agree to share the responsibility of taking care of the kittens. The episode ends with everyone sitting in the pub, reflecting on the events of the day and enjoying each other's company.

Overall, Heavy Petting is a heartwarming episode that explores the relationships between the characters and their pets. It shows how even the smallest creatures can bring people together and create unexpected bonds.