Gwen skives off work to go to a retail park with Jim. He is alarmed when she tries to get him to buy a £600 bed on credit. When she accuses him of not trusting her over money he backs down and agrees to buy it. Steve gives Vik the £8,000 and they start to plan their business. Sally and Danny open D & S Hardware for business with Duggie the rugby celebrity performing the opening ceremony for the benefit of the local press. Hayley realises Gwen is taking advantage of her so challenges her about her shoddy work and attitude. Gwen is shocked when Hayley threatens to report her to Mike. Jez tells Steve to look upon him as a sleeping partner and warns him not to cross him.