Mike is determined to tell Alma everything about his dealings with Mark so she doesn't feel left out. She is upset to discover that everyone is gossiping about Mike having a son. Despite having misgivings, Doug goes with Tracy to her building society and pays in his cheque. Mike tries to show Maggie that he means her no harm, he just wants to know his son. Alf avoids Sally, not wanting to get involved with her traffic fight. She tracks him down and tells him that she's sick of being ignored by the Council. Maggie understands that Mark needs a father but asks him not to forget Harry Redman. Curly cooks Angie a meal and hopes to spend the evening with her but Neil arrives with wine. Curly calls on Des and ends up babysitting. Audrey is fascinated to hear that Mike has a son, she is disappointed to discover Alma already knows. Maggie decides she must talk to Mike and arrange for him to see Mark on a regular basis. Ken tells her that she'll live to regret it if she does as Mike will take over.