25. Thursday 11 September: Irene makes a big decision

She tells Leah, Sonny and Dana that she’s selling the house.

26. Thursday 11 September: Irene’s priorities now lie elsewhere

She reveals that she wants to travel the world.

27. Thursday 11 September: Dana is not on board with the plan

She thinks this is a terrible idea…

28. Thursday 11 September: Leah also has reservations

She fears that Irene could be making a big mistake.

29. Thursday 11 September: Sonny is more supportive towards Irene’s plans

But this annoys Dana…

30. Friday 12 September: Sonny, Leah and Dana continue to digest Irene’s bombshell

Everyone has an opinion…

31. Friday 12 September: Irene continues to explain her reasoning

She promises that she’d have precautions in place to ensure that she has the support she needs.

32. Friday 12 September: Leah remains sceptical

There seems to be no talking her round on this one.

33. Friday 12 September: Sonny is also feeling sheepish

His earlier words to Irene have caused this entire situation, for better or worse…

34. Friday 12 September: Irene looks through postcards

She starts to plan her trip.

35. Friday 12 September: Leah turns up again – this time with Alf

They both urge Irene to reconsider.

36. Friday 12 September: Irene still refuses to back down

Alf and Leah are left in despair, but will they have to get on board eventually?