The ninth series finds Adam and Karen juggling their burgeoning relationship with the domestic chaos of a new blended family; just as they appear to have cracked it an unexpected visitor tips the balance. Another person not making life any easier for them is David; he may be back on his feet but he's still very much at odds with his former best friend. Caught in the middle of their feud is a fed-up Pete, but as Jenny's cancer treatment comes to an end, normal life for the Gifford's looks set to resume. However, nothing's ever that simple is it