'Last Tango in Halifax' Recap: Season 4 Episode 2

Last week we were reunited with all the Last Tango in Halifax crew for the first time in years. We saw evidence that for lovebirds Alan and Celia, the bloom was off the rose a bit. Enough so that Alan decided to apply for a supermarket checkout job just to get out of the house and see a few new faces. Tempers flared when money became the topic of conversation at Caroline and Gillian's birthday celebration and Caroline recruited her crush to participate in a Q&A interview of the newest hot children's author, Judith Tyzack- yes, John's Judith! Check out the full recap here.

In episode two, we pick things up right where we left off. Alan and Celia have left the party and, once in the car, the apologizing begins. Celia realizes she shouldn’t have confronted Gillian in front of everyone. Alan regrets not discussing the proposed loan in advance. Neither one wants to fall out, but it’s obvious to Celia that Alan currently has the upper hand in the relationship which hasn’t been right since they couldn’t agree on Brexit. And despite his assurances, Alan may be weary of butting heads with his wife at last.

Back in the farmhouse, Caroline offers to loan Gillian the money she needs for the house repairs, but Gillian resolves to find another way to get the funds. Conversation shifts to loneliness. While Gillian admits she doesn’t miss Robbie and doesn’t feel alone at all, raising five-year-old Flora has made Caroline feel rather isolated. Gillian suggests she put herself out there and encourages her to go for it with her teacher friend, Ruth. With genuine sisterly love, Gillian says Caroline’s a nice person and deserves something nice in her life.