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* FashionModel: Matthew, who did an underwear advertisement.
-->'''Dorien''': His crotch was plastered all over the Central Line.



* TheGhost: Matthew, a FashionModel who Dorien had an affair with at the time Marcus had his heart attack.

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* TheGhost: Matthew, a FashionModel model who Dorien had an affair with at the time Marcus had his heart attack.
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Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is thriving. Just then Dorien arrives, in love with a model named Matthew, and she wants the sister to cover for her. Sometime later, the sisters show up at their new client, Monty, who has it in for Chris. It's his wife Chanel's birthday, and his wants the girls to build a pool for him. He was also recommended the girls by Marcus, his accountant, and he needs to lose a large cash payment. He also wants it done for Tuesday, much to the shock of the girls, although they'll do it. Well, until they find out his full name - Monty Kray.

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Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is thriving. Just then Dorien arrives, in love with a model named Matthew, and she wants the sister sisters to cover for her. Sometime later, the sisters show up at their new client, Monty, who has it in for Chris. It's his wife Chanel's birthday, and his he wants the girls to build a pool for him. He was also recommended to the girls by Marcus, his accountant, and he needs to lose a large cash payment. He also wants it done for Tuesday, much to the shock of the girls, although they'll do it. Well, until they find out his full name - Monty Kray.



Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside had an affair Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Luckily, Marcus starts to recover after all. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. Sharon and Tracey proceed to subtly {{Blackmail}} her into loving the pool, saving their lives.

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Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains remain celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside had an affair with Marcus at the time of her his heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Luckily, Marcus starts to recover after all. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. Sharon and Tracey proceed to subtly {{Blackmail}} her into loving the pool, saving their lives.
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* ThisIsGonnaSuck: When the nurse sees that both Dorien and Chanel are there as "Mrs. Marcus Green" she realises that they've both been having it off with the same man without knowing and mutters "Uh, oh" before making herself scarse.

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* ThisIsGonnaSuck: When the nurse sees that both Dorien and Chanel are there as "Mrs. Marcus Green" she realises that they've both been having it off with the same man without knowing and mutters "Uh, oh" before making herself scarse.scarce.
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* OutWithABang: Sex with Chanel gives Marcus a near-fatal heart attack.
-->'''Dorien''': Well, I've winded a few in my time, I've never actually killed one.


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* ThisIsGonnaSuck: When the nurse sees that both Dorien and Chanel are there as "Mrs. Marcus Green" she realises that they've both been having it off with the same man without knowing and mutters "Uh, oh" before making herself scarse.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorien mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It's not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorien mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, him, it could give him a fatal shock. It's not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.
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** Tony shares his Chris' plumber mate, who first appeared in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS4E7Belongings Belongings]]" and was last seen a few episodes ago in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E10BusinessIsBusiness Business is Business]]".

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** Tony shares his name with Chris' plumber mate, who first appeared in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS4E7Belongings Belongings]]" and was last seen a few episodes ago in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E10BusinessIsBusiness Business is Business]]".Business]]", as well as one of Dorien's off-screen lovers in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS4E9TimeAndTides Time and Tides]]".
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorian mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It's not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorian Dorien mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It's not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.

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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: When Chanel tells Dorien she gave her man a heart attack during sex, Dorien remarks she's winded a few but never killed one, and the two stop crying and burst into laughter.



* BirthdayEpisode: The climax of the episode takes place on Chanel's birthday.



* {{Blackmail}}: Tracey and Sharon force Chanel to love the tiny pool that was built for her, otherwise they'll tell Monty about Chanel's affair with Marcus.



* {{Hypocrite}}: Dorien is enraged when she finds out Marcus has been cheating on her, despite the fact that she was with Matthew earlier in the episode, and has been cheating on him since before the start of the series.
* InternalReveal: Dorien learns of Marcus' infidelity in this episode, however Tracey and Sharon (and the audience) have known for ages, as Marcus tried to get with Tracey in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E5Cheat Cheat!]]" and had an affair with Lucinda in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherCS2FallingInLoveAgain Falling in Love Again]]".



* OneShotCharacter: Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, Chanel Kray and Tony.

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* OneShotCharacter: Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, Chanel Kray Kray, her dog Chiggy and Tony.


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** Sharon compares Dorien helping Marcus heal to Creator/KathyBates in ''Film/{{Misery}}''.
* SpeakInUnison:
** Dorien and Chanel both answer "Yes" when the doctor asks for a "Mrs. Marcus Green".
** Tracey and Sharon both call out at the same time to stop Dorien and Chanel's fight.
** After Dorien describes the male nurse Dorien got for Marcus, Tracey and Sharon both look at each other and say "Matthew".


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* StatusQuoIsGod: Dorien promises God that she'll be celibate if Marcus survives, but after hearing of his affair with Chanel, she changes her tune pretty quick.

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* AffectionateNickname: Tracey and Sharon call Ernie "Ern".



* BriefAccentImitation: Sharon picks up a posh accent when announcing that the phone is ringing.



-->'''Dorien''': Sorry, do you have a cigarette?
-->'''Chanel''': O' course, babe.
-->'''Dorien''': Thank you.
-->'''Chanel''': Run out?
-->'''Dorien''': No, I don't smoke. I thought it might help my nerves.



* FakingAnotherPersonsIllness: Dorien hides her affair with Matthew by pretending to be visiting a sick aunt.



* TheGhost: Matthew, a FashionModel who Dorien had an affair wtih at the time Marcus had his heart attack.

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* TheGhost: Matthew, a FashionModel who Dorien had an affair wtih with at the time Marcus had his heart attack.



* OneShotCharacter: Monty Kray, Chanel Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.

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* OneShotCharacter: Monty Kray, Chanel Kray, Ernie, Sid, Chanel Kray and Tony.



-->'''Sharon''': Uh, 'scuse me, 'scuse me. We're looking for Mr. ''Marcus'' Green.
-->'''Nurse''': I'm afraid only immediate family are allowed in.
-->'''Dorien''': I'm his wife, Dorien Green.
-->'''Tracey''': I'm his sister, Tracey Green.
-->'''Sharon''': I'm his cousin... Bottle Green.



** Dorien mentions her and Matthew were working their way through the ''Literature/KamaSutra''.
** Tracey worries that if she upsets Monty, she'll end up with a [[Film/TheGodfather horse's head under her duvet]].
** Fat Stan's builders mention building a pool for Lady Astor.



* TakeThat: Tracey calls ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'' "poxy".

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* TakeThat: TakeThat:
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Tracey calls ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'' "poxy"."poxy".
** Tracey is horrified at how old Fat Stan's builders are:
--->'''Tracey''': It looks like ''Series/DadsArmy'' meets the ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine'' in there!


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* TimeSkip: When Tracey and Sharon leave the hospital, they mention a week has passed since Marcus' heart attack.

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->'''Policeman''': Earlier tonight, Mr. Green suffered a heart attack. He was taken to Chigwell General where his condition is serious, but not critical. ({{Beat}}) Or was it the other way 'round?
-->-- A '''Policeman''' telling Dorien about Marcus' heart attack.



* CementShoes: Tracey fears that Kray will leave them floating up the River Thames wearing concrete pop socks.
-->'''Sharon''': Calm down Trace. It'll be alright!
-->'''Tracey''': Oh yeah. Assuming your idea of all right is floating arse upwards down the Thames wearing a pair of concrete pop socks!

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* CementShoes: Tracey fears that Kray Monty will leave them floating up the River Thames wearing concrete pop socks.
-->'''Sharon''': Calm down down, Trace. It'll be alright!
-->'''Tracey''': Oh yeah. Assuming Assumin' your idea of all right "alright" is floating arse upwards down the Thames wearing wearin' a pair of concrete pop socks!



** Sharon gets in touch with [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E5Cheat Fat Stan]] to help them with the swimming pool business.

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** Sharon gets in touch with [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E5Cheat Fat Stan]] to help them with the swimming pool business. Marcus' masonic lodge meetings are also mentioned again.



* FakingAnotherPersonsIllness: Dorien hides her affair with Matthew by pretending to be visiting a sick aunt.



-->'''Dorien''': His crotch was plastered all over the Central Line.



* LoanShark: Kray runs a firm who has a side business in loan collections. Their motto is "Pay up or lose a kidney".

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* LoanShark: Kray Monty runs a firm who has a side business in loan collections. Their motto is "Pay up or lose a kidney".



* OneShotCharacter: Chanel Kray, Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.

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* OneShotCharacter: Monty Kray, Chanel Kray, Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.



** Tony was also the name of Chris' plumber mate, who was last seen back in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E10BusinessIsBusiness Business is Business]]".

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** Tony was also the name of shares his Chris' plumber mate, who first appeared in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS4E7Belongings Belongings]]" and was last seen back a few episodes ago in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E10BusinessIsBusiness Business is Business]]".



* StuffBlowingUp: Mention is made of the previous firm who Monty Kray had booked's van blowing up. It's heavily hinted at that it was Kray's doing.

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* ShoutOut:
** When Tracey takes too long doing the books, Sharon complains that it doesn't take this long for Alan Sugar.
** Sharon promises Monty that he'll have a swimming pool that Series/{{Flipper}} would be proud of.
** Sharon calls a depressed Dorien "Creator/ElviraMistressOfTheDark".
* SpecialGuest: Creator/PeterVaughan as Monty Kray.
* StuffBlowingUp: Mention is made of the previous firm who Monty Kray had booked's van blowing up. It's heavily hinted at that it was Kray's doing.Monty's doing.
* TakeThat: Tracey calls ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'' "poxy".



-->'''Sharon''': I reckon this minute there's nothing in the world I couldn't cope with.

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-->'''Sharon''': I reckon at this minute there's nothing in the world I couldn't cope with.



-->'''Sharon''': Except that prat.
* YouHaveFailedMe: Kray almost drowns the sisters when they and their aging workforce screw up on the pool he wanted.
* UpsideDownBlueprints: Kray gives them the plan for the swimming pool for Sharon and Tracey to look at. Sharon thinks it's fine until Tracey points out that it's upside down by correcting them for her.

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-->'''Sharon''': Except 'Cept that prat.
* YouHaveFailedMe: Kray Monty almost drowns the sisters when they and their aging workforce screw up on the pool he wanted.
* YourDoorWasOpen: Dorien uses this as an excuse to show Tracey and Sharon her new outfit.
*
UpsideDownBlueprints: Kray Monty gives them the plan for the swimming pool for Sharon and Tracey to look at. Sharon thinks it's fine until Tracey points out that it's upside down by correcting them for her.
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Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is thriving. Just then Dorien arrvies, in love with a model named Matthew, and she wants the sister to cover for her. Sometime later, the sisters show up at their new cilent, Monty, who has it in for Chris. It's his wife Chanel's birthday, and his wants the girls to build a pool for him. He was also recommended the girls by Marcus, his accountant, and he needs to lose a large cash payment. He also wants it done for Tuesday, much to the shock of the girls, although they'll do it. Well, until they find out his full name - Monty Kray.

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Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is thriving. Just then Dorien arrvies, arrives, in love with a model named Matthew, and she wants the sister to cover for her. Sometime later, the sisters show up at their new cilent, client, Monty, who has it in for Chris. It's his wife Chanel's birthday, and his wants the girls to build a pool for him. He was also recommended the girls by Marcus, his accountant, and he needs to lose a large cash payment. He also wants it done for Tuesday, much to the shock of the girls, although they'll do it. Well, until they find out his full name - Monty Kray.



Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside had an affair Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Luckily, Marcus starts to recover after all. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. Sharon and Tracey proceed to subtly blackmail her into loving the pool, saving their lives.


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Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside had an affair Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Luckily, Marcus starts to recover after all. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. Sharon and Tracey proceed to subtly blackmail {{Blackmail}} her into loving the pool, saving their lives.

lives.



* AccidentalMisnaming: Sid calls Tracey "Mrs Tubbs".

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* AccidentalMisnaming: Sid calls Tracey "Mrs "Mrs. Tubbs".



* BaitAndSwitch: The profits of Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is intially framed as if it wasn't good, with Tracey describing them as pathetic. Then Tracey reveals in joy that the total profits are £14,326.19.

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* BaitAndSwitch: The profits of Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is intially initially framed as if it wasn't good, with Tracey describing them as pathetic. Then Tracey reveals in joy that the total profits are £14,326.19.



-->'''Tracey''': Oh yeah. Assuming your idea of all right is floating arse upwards down the Thames wearing a pair of concrete pop sox!

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-->'''Tracey''': Oh yeah. Assuming your idea of all right is floating arse upwards down the Thames wearing a pair of concrete pop sox! socks!



* FaintInShock: Dorien, upon fidning out that her husband has suffered a heart attack.

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* FaintInShock: Dorien, upon fidning finding out that her husband has suffered a heart attack.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorian mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It’s not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorian mentions that if Marcus sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It’s It's not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.



* OneShotCharacter: Chanel, Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.

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* OneShotCharacter: Chanel, Chanel Kray, Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.Tony.
* OneSteveLimit:
** Dorien's newest fling Matthew shares a name with a OneShotCharacter from "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E5AllDayAndAllOfTheNight All Day and All of the Night]]".
** Tony was also the name of Chris' plumber mate, who was last seen back in "[[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS6E10BusinessIsBusiness Business is Business]]".
* PunnyName: When Sharon pretends to be Marcus' cousin, she claims her first name is "Bottle", making her '''Bottle Green'''.

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* CigaretteOfAnxiety: Dorien has a cigarete whilst she's at the hospital for her husband.

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* CigaretteOfAnxiety: Chanel gives Dorien has a cigarete cigarette to calm her nerves whilst she's at the hospital for her husband.



* MeaningfulName: Monty Kray shares a surname with the Kray Brothers, a point which is the girls notice. He's also quite sketchy and has hinted to destroying firms if he's not happy with them.

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* MeaningfulName: Monty Kray shares a surname with the Kray Brothers, a point which is the girls notice. pair of notorious gangsters. He's also quite sketchy and has hinted is perfectly willing to destroying firms kill cilents if he's not happy with them.they fail him.
* OneShotCharacter: Chanel, Monty Kray, Ernie, Sid, and Tony.



* UpsideDownBlueprints: Kray gives them the plan for the swimming pool. Sharon thinks it's fine until Tracey points out that it's upside down.

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* YouHaveFailedMe: Kray almost drowns the sisters when they and their aging workforce screw up on the pool he wanted.
* UpsideDownBlueprints: Kray gives them the plan for the swimming pool. pool for Sharon and Tracey to look at. Sharon thinks it's fine until Tracey points out that it's upside down.
down by correcting them for her.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorien mentions that the shock of seeing Dorien with a model could be fatal to Marcus. Cue Marcus suffering from a near fatal heart attack.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorien Dorian mentions that the shock of seeing Dorien with a model could be fatal to Marcus. Cue if Marcus suffering from sees her having an affair with Marcus, it could give him a fatal shock. It’s not long after this that he proves to really have a near fatal heart attack.
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* Foreshadowing: Dorien mentions that the shock of seeing Dorien with a model could be fatal to Marcus. Cue Marcus suffering from a near fatal heart attack.

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* Foreshadowing: {{Foreshadowing}}: Dorien mentions that the shock of seeing Dorien with a model could be fatal to Marcus. Cue Marcus suffering from a near fatal heart attack.
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* MeaningfulName: Monty Kray shares a surname with the Kray Brothers, a point which is noted by the girls. He's also quite sketchy and has hinted to destroying firms if he's not happy with them.

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* MeaningfulName: Monty Kray shares a surname with the Kray Brothers, a point which is noted by the girls.girls notice. He's also quite sketchy and has hinted to destroying firms if he's not happy with them.
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Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside was with Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. She proceeds to love the pool.


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Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside was with had an affair Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her.her. Luckily, Marcus starts to recover after all. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. She proceeds Sharon and Tracey proceed to love subtly blackmail her into loving the pool.

pool, saving their lives.

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* Date First Aired: 04/12/1994

Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is thriving. Just then Dorien arrvies, in love with a model named Matthew, and she wants the sister to cover for her. Sometime later, the sisters show up at their new cilent, Monty, who has it in for Chris. It's his wife Chanel's birthday, and his wants the girls to build a pool for him. He was also recommended the girls by Marcus, his accountant, and he needs to lose a large cash payment. He also wants it done for Tuesday, much to the shock of the girls, although they'll do it. Well, until they find out his full name - Monty Kray.

Thus, the girls have a big problem on their hands, a matter complicated by Kenny and his fellow workers being in Florida for the time being. Just then, the police come. Marcus is in trouble - he's suffered a heart attack and he might die.

Sharon gets some (very old) builders associated with Fat Stan, Marcus' condition isn't improving, to the point that Dorien has even prayed to God that she'll remains celibate for the rest of her life. Of course, it's because she doesn't want to see him. So the sisters force her to see him. Unfortunately, the woman she sat beside was with Marcus at the time of her heart attack, so Dorien attacks her. Afterwards, the pool is constructed, but it's too small. Sharon and Tracey fear for their lives, but it turns out that Monty's wife was the woman who Dorien attacked. She proceeds to love the pool.


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!!Tropes in this episode:
* AccidentalMisnaming: Sid calls Tracey "Mrs Tubbs".
* AppetiteEqualsHealth: Dorien doesn't feel like eating upon the reveal that her husband has suffered a heart attack.
* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Despite the fact that Dorien constantly cheats on Marcus, she's upset at his heart attack and admits that she does love him.
* BaitAndSwitch: The profits of Sharon and Tracey's new pool business is intially framed as if it wasn't good, with Tracey describing them as pathetic. Then Tracey reveals in joy that the total profits are £14,326.19.
* BiteOfAffection: Tracey notices a love bite on Dorien's neck following her affair with Matthew.
* BlameTheParamour: Dorien viciously pounces on Chanel upon finding that Marcus cheated on her with him. On the other hand, she forgives Marcus for his indiscretion off-screen, likely because of his heart attack.
* CementShoes: Tracey fears that Kray will leave them floating up the River Thames wearing concrete pop socks.
-->'''Sharon''': Calm down Trace. It'll be alright!
-->'''Tracey''': Oh yeah. Assuming your idea of all right is floating arse upwards down the Thames wearing a pair of concrete pop sox!
* CigaretteOfAnxiety: Dorien has a cigarete whilst she's at the hospital for her husband.
* ContinuityNod:
** Sharon gets in touch with [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E5Cheat Fat Stan]] to help them with the swimming pool business.
** Sharon mentions [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS2E13Parting being at Chris' bedside when he was ill]].
* FaintInShock: Dorien, upon fidning out that her husband has suffered a heart attack.
* FashionModel: Matthew, who did an underwear advertisement.
* Foreshadowing: Dorien mentions that the shock of seeing Dorien with a model could be fatal to Marcus. Cue Marcus suffering from a near fatal heart attack.
* TheGhost: Matthew, a FashionModel who Dorien had an affair wtih at the time Marcus had his heart attack.
* GratuitousItalian: Dorien uses "Ciao!" after getting the sisters to cover for her affair with a model.
* InventedInvalid: Dorien's cover story for her affair to Marcus involves visiting a sick aunt.
* LoanShark: Kray runs a firm who has a side business in loan collections. Their motto is "Pay up or lose a kidney".
* MeaningfulName: Monty Kray shares a surname with the Kray Brothers, a point which is noted by the girls. He's also quite sketchy and has hinted to destroying firms if he's not happy with them.
* RelativelyFlimsyExcuse: The sisters pass themselves off as Marcus' sister (Tracey) and cousin (Sharon) to see him.
* StuffBlowingUp: Mention is made of the previous firm who Monty Kray had booked's van blowing up. It's heavily hinted at that it was Kray's doing.
* TemptingFate: A joyful Sharon is so happy that she reckons that there is nothing in the world that she's couldn't cope with. Then Dorien arrives.
-->'''Sharon''': I reckon this minute there's nothing in the world I couldn't cope with.
-->'''Dorien''': Coo-ee!
-->'''Sharon''': Except that prat.
* UpsideDownBlueprints: Kray gives them the plan for the swimming pool. Sharon thinks it's fine until Tracey points out that it's upside down.

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