The scene is the same, but the circumstances of the life of Penny Gibbs are vastly different these days. Her stepfather, Jed is ill, confined to a wheelchair, and the whole pace of the household has been slowed. It's late afternoon and Penny's mother, Grace, has just entered the living room to chat with Penny. She's exhausted, but she wants Jed to come downstairs today, with the help of Barry and Freddie.