nathan quickly integrates into life in albert square, growing closer to his father and having a brief relationship with walford resident mel owen (tamzin outhwaite). he starts working in the car lot with roy, whilst barry stays at home playing at house-husband and looking after his son jack. barry resents him even more for this and feels that nathan is taking over his role as dutiful son. it seems as if nathan can do no wrong, but it is the petty jealousy and sibling rivalry between him and barry that is eventually his undoing.