Episode 4 of *The Girlfriend* unfolds from Laura's perspective. The scene opens with Laura dialing Cherry's number and leaving a voicemail, announcing her imminent arrival at the flat. Laura is brimming with the intention of revealing to Cherry that Daniel has pulled through. Arriving at the flat before Cherry, Laura finds herself in a disheveled living space. She spots a pair of boxer shorts casually draped over the sofa and stumbles upon Daniel's credit card and laptop amidst the clutter. Cherry, in turn, hands over a stack of Daniel's mail.
Just as Laura is about to spill the truth, her resolve wavers when Cherry excitedly mentions that Daniel has proposed to her. In a split-second decision, Laura opts to fabricate a story, informing Cherry that Daniel has passed away and that they had held an intimate funeral ceremony attended only by close family. Cherry's reaction is swift and furious; she kicks Laura out of the flat upon realizing she hadn't been invited to the funeral.
Returning home, Laura discovers Cherry's password scribbled on a sticky note attached to Daniel's laptop. Amidst the jumble of mail, she also finds one of Cherry's letters that had been inadvertently mixed in with Daniel's correspondence. The situation takes a dramatic turn when Cherry arrives at Laura's house unannounced. Laura, refusing to open the door, quickly dials Howard and persuades him that Daniel would make a swift recovery in the warm climate of Spain.
With Howard convinced, they embark on a journey to Spain, leaving behind a trail of deception. During their absence, Laura takes it a step further by switching Cherry's contact information on Daniel's phone to her own burner number. Over the ensuing weeks, Daniel sinks into a deep depression, convinced that Cherry has abandoned him. Unbeknownst to him, every message he sends, including some rather intimate ones, lands in Laura's hands.
Meanwhile, Laura enlists the help of a stunning physiotherapist, Isabella, to aid in Daniel's recovery and help him move on from Cherry. In a calculated move, Laura calls Isabella and instructs her to inform Brigette—the caregiver—to keep Daniel's progress under wraps, ensuring the secret remains safe.
Upon hearing the news of Daniel's passing, Cherry was overwhelmed with grief. She yearned for him deeply and was determined to do something special for his funeral. With a heavy heart, she used Daniel's card to purchase a suit, hoping he could wear it with dignity on his final day. Just as she was finalizing the arrangements, a call from Laura urgently summoned her to the flat. Learning that Daniel had already been laid to rest came as a shocking blow. After regaining her composure, Cherry visited Laura, eager to discover the location of Daniel's grave. But Laura never answered the door, leaving Cherry in a state of despair.
In the weeks that followed, while Daniel slowly recuperated in Spain, Cherry felt as if she were slowly dying inside. Unbeknownst to her, Daniel harbored the belief that she had abandoned him and was nursing his own heartbreak. Despite her struggles, Cherry tried her best to keep going, but Laura's decision to evict her from Daniel's flat pushed her over the edge. Instead of returning home, Cherry sought refuge in a motel.
One fateful night, she decided to accompany a few colleagues from work. Under the influence, she found herself making out with a stranger. Brigette, catching sight of the scene, unleashed her fury on Cherry. Unfortunately, Brigette was oblivious to the fact that Laura had lied to Cherry. Isabella, witnessing the commotion, called Laura to report Brigette's discovery. Laura, seizing the opportunity, logged into Cherry's account and posted a racist comment. This act ultimately led to Cherry's dismissal, forcing her to return home to Tracey.
Back in Spain, Daniel made a full recovery. The trip also served as a catalyst for Howard and Laura to reconnect. They resolved to abandon their open marriage and remain faithful to each other. Upon his recovery, Daniel requested his mother to return to London. She agreed, verifying that Cherry had been fired and was no longer residing in the house.
The days that followed were even more challenging for Cherry. Every real estate company turned her down. In desperation, she opted to assist Tracey at the butcher shop as she waited for a new opportunity. Tracey, sensing Cherry's despair, convinced her to visit the home where her father currently resided. Wait, hadn't Cherry mentioned that her father was dead? Regardless, her father was far from pleased to see her.
This incident forced Cherry to reevaluate her life. She reached out to the man Howard had mentioned during their time in Spain. During the interview, Cherry took ownership of the racist post and used it as a platform to showcase her resilience. Her fighting spirit caught Max's attention. He agreed to consider her proposal and inquired if Howard was aware of the meeting. Cherry explained that she hadn't spoken to Howard since Daniel's passing. Max was taken aback, revealing that he had just seen Daniel and Laura enjoying a meal together at the club.
Cherry made her way upstairs and was stunned to see the mother-son duo laughing and reveling in each other's company.
