Tricia's upset at not having received her dole cheque. Steve visits his barrister and Alec tells Rita and Mavis that he can't get Vicky to set foot in the Street. Ashley asks for time off as he has enteritis. However, Fred discovers that he's helping Kelly to move into Ken's house. A row ensues and Ashley gets fired. Vicky gets upset after overhearing a conversation between Jim and Kevin about the unsuitability of her marriage. Des tries to impress his girlfriend's daughter, Becky Palmer, but all he gets are monosyllabic replies. Ashley refuses to make amends with Fred. Vicky desperately tries to talk to Raquel and Deirdre. Finally Alec finds her, distraught.