2022-01-17

How the US neoconservatives and the Islamists came together to fight the USSR in Afghanistan, and how both groups then tried to transform the world.

Michael and David are finding it hard to regain each other's trust. The show's producer steps in to try and repair the damage. Meanwhile Michael gets drawn deeper into the situation with his neighbour. David is nervous about Georgia going off to help a friend who's in labour.

An actor who was initially involved in the play, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, comes back to haunt the production. Georgia has sold her novel, and tells Anna that she's due to be a birthing partner for her friend. Michael is being blackmailed by his neighbour.

With rehearsals due to begin, director Simon goes missing. Michael and David embrace the opportunity to skive off from their duties, but one of them gets caught breaking the law. Georgia is due to deliver her novel to her agent and asks David to stand in and help with the kids.

The producer drafts in the voice of experience to get Michael and David in line. Georgia has shared David's work without him knowing. Michael seeks resolution on what has happened to his neighbour. David is pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic response his work receives.