Episodes
Proposals
October 31, 1986
Ashley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.
Family Pressures
November 7, 1986
Although Ashley and Elaine live together, staying overnight at Ashley's parents always means seprate bedrooms. Ashley issues his mother an ultimatum: a double room, or no more visits. His mother, Mrs. Pearce maintains her principles in a very senaky way.
The Limit
November 14, 1986
Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.
Cracks in the Pavement
November 21, 1986
Elaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.
Feeling Broody
November 28, 1986
Ashley is desparate to start a family. Not sharing his enthusiasm for babies, Elaine sures him of his madness by arranging for baby Lawrence to stay the weekend.
The Contract
December 5, 1986
Ashley and Elaine decide that an American-style cohabitation contract would free them from all the stupid, petty arguments that every couple has over mundane issues. What sounds good in theory threatens to turn into a disaster.
The End of the Beginning
December 12, 1986
The highly conventional Ashley still wants to marry the independent Elaine. Of course, the last thing Elaine wants is to settle down... but Ashley won't take no for an answer.
