Rod remains in Walford, as does Mary's father, who employs Rod as his bookkeeper and organizer of his haulage company and later Rod takes over Barry Clark's (Gary Hailes) market stall. Rod is later forced to act against his principles, when he is threatened by Brad Williams (Jonathan Stratt), a dodgy member of The Firm, and is forced to stitch up local publican Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).
Rod remains in Walford while Mary's father employs him as bookkeeper and haulage company organizer. Later, Rod takes over Barry Clark's (Gary Hailes) market stall. Rod is later required to act against his principles when threatened by Brad Williams (Jonathan Stratt), a shady member of The Firm, and forced to cooperate with Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).