Alan breaks the news to Jenny that he's been made redundant. Betty returns from Gordon's and maintains she's enjoying retirement. Bet sees through this and asks her to return to the Rovers to cook and serve dinnertimes only. Betty agrees. Brian tells Gail he isn't going to fight for custody of Nicky. Gail tells him he can see Nicky whenever he wants to. Alan cancels a date with Rita as he can't face her. She fears he's gone off her. Bet tells Sally that she's going to have to go back to only working evenings. Sally is furious as she planned to use her money to help rent a flat. She resigns. Kevin tells Hilda he's marrying Sally. She is pleased for them both. Sally tells Kevin that she no longer has a job and without security they can't get married.