Conor tells Phil he and Mary are leaving for Scotland. When Phil expresses surprise, Conor admits he hasn't yet asked Mary if she wants to go. Mary rebuffs Conor's offer, pushing her ticket away. Mary tries to confide her anger in Mark but he doesn't want to know. Peggy is evasive with Frank. When he declares "life will be very sweet for Mr and Mrs Butcher", Peggy blanches. In the Vic Mark notices Peggy's anguish. She tells him about her cancer scare. As Frank arrives Peggy asks Mark to keep quiet. Mark urges her to confide in Frank - "he's strong Peggy. You can lean on him".