Daddy Issues

Derek organises an escape‑room experience as a birthday surprise for Malcolm, hoping the challenge will be a memorable gift. However, the pair soon become locked inside the room, forcing them to confront the puzzle they intended to solve together. At the same time, Xander finds Gemma in labour, adding an urgent complication to the day's events.

Sadie is a programme presented as an episode, falling within the genre of a typical episode format. It follows a small set of characters through a series of intertwined situations, delivering a concise narrative that unfolds over its runtime. Each instalment generally runs for a short period, concentrating on a self‑contained storyline while still linking to the larger series continuity. On Malcolm’s birthday, Derek arranges a surprise in the form of an escape‑room challenge. The plan is meant to be a fun, puzzling celebration, but the two soon discover they’re actually locked inside the room, turning the intended amusement into an unexpected predicament. The escape‑room itself is designed with a series of puzzles and clues meant to be solved within a set time limit, adding an extra layer of excitement to the celebration. Meanwhile, Xander arrives at the scene to discover Gemma in the throes of labour, adding a pressing, personal crisis to the unfolding events. The discovery comes at a critical moment, forcing Xander to shift his focus from the unfolding mystery of the escape room to providing immediate support for Gemma as she prepares for childbirth. The episode blends humour with urgency, showing how a simple birthday surprise can quickly become complicated. The characters are forced to juggle the mental puzzle of escaping the locked room while also dealing with the physical reality of a birth, underscoring the day’s unpredictable nature.