When Gemma discovers she is pregnant, she only has her hapless father for support. Malcolm, a sweet man in crisis, must learn to rebuild his life and his relationship with Gemma.

Gemma tries to reconnect with the girls from school after a chance encounter with Cherry. Malcolm is encouraged to find a normal friend after Derek introduces him to close-up magic.

After receiving dodgy life advice from those around her, Gemma enlists Cherry to help find a potential father for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Malcolm finds love with a woman online.

Gemma tries birthing classes but resorts to asking her aunt Jess for advice. Malcolm and Gemma get invited to Jess and Tyrone’s hot tub party, but Malcolm is scared of hot tubs!

Gemma bumps into an old flame and agrees to a date. Derek hatches a plan for Malcolm to retrieve his belongings from his old family house, so Malcolm invites Gemma’s new man along.

Malcolm throws Gemma a baby shower, and Derek surprises Malcolm with a birthday present. Xander discovers Gemma in labour, whilst Malcolm and Derek are locked in an escape room.

New mum Gemma is living with her exasperating mother, Davina, whilst Malcolm is staying at the squalid bedsit.

With Gemma out, Derek tricks babysitting Malcolm into helping him seek revenge on his ex.

Malcolm’s surprise holiday for Gemma turns to disaster when his dad invites himself along.

Gemma and Cherry fall out, whilst Jackie, Malcolm and Derek are off to the Peak District.

Malcolm tries to fulfil his dad’s wishes, whilst Gemma discovers his long-held secret.

Malcolm and Tommy get to know one another, whilst Gemma lands her first job interview.