Swindley misses a PPOP meeting and is dropped as candidate for the elections. Emily is shocked when he comes to work dressed scruffily. Jerry and Eddie work in the Corner Shop as Len organises the work at the club. Elsie tells Len everyone thinks he's a dirty old man but he tells her to mind her own business. Swindley frightens Emily by showing signs of a breakdown. Ken and Val try too hard to be nice to each other. Harry and Concepta are pleased when Lucille ask their permission before going out with Eddie. Emily goes in search of Swindley when misses a meeting with Mr Papagopolous. Swindley is nearly knocked down by a bus as he wanders the street, crying.