Sun, Apr 9, 1989
Zoe and Alec meet up to discuss the divorce and discover a shared interest in stage musicals. Miles suggests Alec asks Zoe on a date but Alec believes he is too old for her. However When His daughter Simone attempts to match-make him with very merry widow Avril Dawlish, a situation from which he is rescued by Jamie,he comes to see that a date with Zoe might be very pleasant and they agree to go to see a musical version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' together called 'Bottoms Up'.
Fri, May 27, 1994
To celebrate the fact that she has worked at the office for thirty years Jamie throws a surprise 'This Is Your Life' style party for Vera. Zoe is late in turning up and Alec begins to fear that she has left him for Mark but when she arrives she gives a speech on how happy she is with Alec and they look forward to a continuing future together.
Thu, Jan 18, 1990
Alec gives Zoe driving lessons as her birthday approaches but it puts a strain on their relationship. Hilary is intrigued by Miss Flood having phone conversations with a mystery man and when the manuscript of a romantic novel penned by one Elvira Storm arrives at the office it would seem that Miss Flood is the author. Zoe is expecting Alec may be giving her a car for her birthday but instead he pays for her to have driving lessons.
Fri, May 6, 1994
Jamie is disillusioned with working in his father's firm and,to Alec's disappointment,tells him that he wants to quit the law. When Alec agrees to give a talk to her school on a career as a solicitor she persuades Jamie to sit in at the back of the room. aware of his son's presence Alec gives an inspirational speech on the value of helping people and Jamie decides to stay on at the office.
Thu, Jan 4, 1990
Zoe's divorce is finalised and Alec sees it as a cause for celebration,turning up at her flat with champagne. She sees things differently,leading to a row though they reconcile and spend the night together. Next day Miles tells Alec that his wife has run off with another man and he intends to take time off to try and win her back again.
Wed, Mar 17, 1993
Determined to be a good father, Alec is taking more and more time off work to look after Fleur, leaving Zoe feeling under-mined and Jamie over-worked. When Zoe tries to use reverse psychology by suggesting she goes back to work and Alec become the house-husband, her ploy fails as he jumps at the chance. However, after Vera has made him see that he is neglecting Jamie, Alec appreciates that he should return to work and let Zoe look after Fleur.
Thu, Feb 15, 1990
Valentine's day is approaching but Alec and Zoe have split up. Each blames the other but they are both miserable,neither wanting to be seen to give in first and ask for reconciliation. Thus Hilary takes the matter in hand,only to be sacked by Alec for interfering. However he and Zoe do get back together and Hilary is reinstated.
Thu, Jan 11, 1990
Jamie comes to work for his father as Miles pursues his errant wife. Alec agrees to have a proper meeting with Zoe's parents,minus his donkey's head,and though they are initially suspicious of his motives the parents get on famously with Alec,being of the same age group and having similar teen-age memories - so much so that Zoe feels rather left out. Afterwards Zoe and Alec dance to his old 1950s records and once again agree that they must counter the age group as best as they can.
Wed, Apr 14, 1993
Whilst arguing with Zoe as to whether Debbie or Simone should be Fleur's godmother Alec is told by his doctor that he has high blood pressure and must adopt a healthier life style. This makes Zoe aware of the age gap and her husband's mortality though Alec assures her he will be around for many more years. Hilary meanwhile believes that she is pregnant.
Sun, Apr 2, 1989
Middle-aged widower Alec Callender is a solicitor, acting for twenty-something Zoe Angell in her divorce proceedings against her philandering husband Kevin. Not realising Alec's situation, Zoe accuses him of being hostile to people with marital problems and storms out. However, Alec's son Jamie explains the truth to Zoe and contact is resumed. Miss Flood, the firm's senior secretary is concerned that Alec's partner Miles, who is acting for Kevin's pregnant girlfriend, is also leading on new office junior Hilary.