David Brent is visited by Ray and Jude (Tom Goodman-Hill and Jennifer Hennessy), who represent a company who organise business seminars. They want to hire him as an expert speaker. It's well-paid, but better than that, there's the kudos of being recommended. He can't resist bragging about it at Trudy's birthday party. Neil has baked a cake, Finchy turns up and things seem to be hotting up between Tim and Rachel, much to the despair of Gareth and Dawn. As for the birthday girl, she is doling out kisses to all the males in the office - all the males, that is, except David.