Archie Leach escapes from New York and heads to Hollywood, where his good looks are spotted by screen icon Mae West.

Cary installs his mother in an apartment in Bristol, and he receives a wake-up call when his relationship with Dyan falters.

Elsie still doesn’t approve of Dyan, and Cary and Dyan’s relationship with her stays rocky, but fatherhood provides the family security Cary has been searching for.