Janet and Donna discuss the lack of spark in their respective relationships while Louise makes a chaotic entrance to destroy a plant. The conversation turns tense when Janet questions Donna's fidelity and health, leading to a defensive outburst about a rumored medical condition.
DONNA: Do you think I should phone Gaz?
JANET: Oh God no. Let him find you.
DONNA: So is it all OK with you and Jonny now? I heard the bed squeaking.
JANET: No, that wasn't the bed. Jonny was dreaming about seals again. It makes him honk.
DONNA: Well maybe you should have sex. To see if the spark's
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