David’s back from Portugal sounding “bunged up” but feeling weirdly fresh — because he’s officially in his “granddad hours” era: loads of water, the odd 7Up, and not writing himself off for once. The pair chat sober-curious life, balance, and why nights out hit different now.
Then the episode takes a turn as they open up about David’s health scare: a 40th-birthday blood test, high iron, genetic testing, and his first venesection. It’s honest, a bit heavy, and a big reminder to be proactive and advocate for yourself.
Plus: the foster puppies are still running the house.