Debs volunteers for the mentoring scheme at the Scottish Refugee Council and is paired with Abdi, a Somali asylum seeker with a four-year-old daughter. Show more

Debs takes Abdi to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery to introduce him to Glasgow's culture. As they look at the paintings, a tentative friendship is kindled. Show more

Abdi is unable to face the events of his last day at the refugee camp in Dadaab, but the first day is seared on his mind. He and Debs take on the Glasgow housing authorities. Show more

Abdi introduces Debs to his neighbour Mrs Coutts, and blossoming in the warmth of the burgeoning friendships all around her, little Rebecca gives them a thrilling surprise. Show more

Debs takes Abdi to Loch Lomond and is surprised when his little daughter Rebecca comes too. Though he can't explain to her why he is late and stressed, he is enchanted by the loch. Show more

Abdi and Debs have had their first awkward disagreement but, when he returns home to face a crisis, she is the first person he turns to. Show more

Abdi has some good news so he takes Debs to a traditional Glasgow pub to celebrate. But his encounter with the Scottish police has prompted more memories of his time in Dadaab. Show more

Debs and Abdi have been painting his new flat with the help of cheerful little Rebecca. But then Abdi's first day at work sparks a devastating flashback to his last day in Dadaab. Show more

Debs has been looking after Rebecca while Abdi recovers in hospital from the trauma of his flashback. But finally it's time for the little girl to visit to her beloved father. Show more

Debs has been overburdened by grief at losing her husband. Abdi shows her how to let it go and, in return, Debs makes a startling discovery about his family's last day in Dadaab. Show more

Abdi is preparing for Christmas Day with no idea that Debs has astonishing news for him. And he must decide whether it's a cause for celebration or further devastating heartache. Show more

Back home in Glasgow for Christmas, Debs is still haunted by her experiences in Dadaab. What if she has left a single stone unturned in her hunt for Abdi's wife? Show more

Unbeknown to Abdi, Debs is in Dadaab searching for news of his wife Azira. Show more

After making a startling discovery, Debs looks into what actually happened to Abdi's wife Azira in those last few moments in Dadaab. Show more

Abdi and Deb have a fierce argument when he invites a former drug addict to his flat. Afterwards she leaves for Dadaab without telling him where she is going or why. Show more

Damian Barr chats to guests Kate Mosse, Elaine C Smith and Karen Campbell, and readers in Arran give their verdict on Scottish classic The Trick is to Keep Breathing. Show more