Wow, someone who agrees with me. And out of step with me too, but thats nothing unusual. Except for the stuff about Daniel. I like him, everyone seems to hate him, can't understand why. Probably because all the girls love a bad boy. I can't stand Fisher personally, he's shifty and no good for Laura!
Shame it's taken so long for it to get good, this and last week's have been superb. Well, I guess it had to happen, Laura loses her man again for this season ready for the next one to arrive next season. Love her confusion and doubt, bless her.
I'm not keen on the Minnie/Alf romance either, I mean, I love her as a character she provides great comedy, but, like you say, it just doesn't do it for me.