Ep 9. The House for the Rising Sons

The House for the Rising Sons is the ninth episode of the third season of the British sitcom Birds of a Feather. The episode revolves around the lives of sisters Sharon and Tracey, who are once again reunited with their friend Dorien.

The episode starts with the sisters taking their mother to a care home. Sharon and Tracey are trying to find a new home for their mother, who is reluctant to go to a care home. Meanwhile, Dorien is going through a rough patch as she is unable to pay her rent and is struggling to find a place to live. She decides to stay with Sharon and Tracey while she sorts out her financial problems.

As Dorien moves in with the sisters, it becomes apparent that she is not the easiest person to live with. She has a lot of expensive habits and is always short of money. Sharon and Tracey are soon at their wits' end dealing with her, but they decide to help her out and find her a job.

They come across an ad for live-in care workers at a residential home. Dorien, who has no experience in care work, decides to apply for the job. She is hired on the spot, much to Sharon and Tracey's surprise. Dorien's new job is not what she expected, as she struggles to adjust to the work and the residents she is caring for. She misses her extravagant lifestyle and her freedom.

Meanwhile, Sharon and Tracey discover that the house they are trying to buy for their mother has been sold to someone else. They are devastated, but they decide to keep the news from their mother so as not to upset her. This leads to them pretending that the home is still available, which leads to a lot of misunderstandings and complications.

As the episode progresses, the sisters and Dorien go through a series of challenges, but they eventually find a way to overcome them. Dorien realizes that she enjoys care work and is good at it. Sharon and Tracey realize that they need to be honest with their mother, and they finally tell her the truth about the house they were trying to buy.

The House for the Rising Sons is a heartwarming episode that explores the challenges of caring for loved ones and the importance of being honest and true. The episode ends with the revelation that the sisters and Dorien have a new appreciation for each other, and they are reminded of the bond that they share.