Gail ignores Martin and is in a foul mood at the cafe. Billy Featherstone demands that Steve pays his gambling debt. Steve says he was mugged of the money so Featherstone suggests he contacts the police. Rodney feels that the Rovers needs livening up a bit. Steve asks Sean to return his money so he can get a contract and make up the money he owes him but Sean refuses. Alma sends Gail home, thinking that she's ill. Reg tells Maureen he doesn't want anyone to remember his birthday as he doesn't want to celebrate getting older. Gail is stunned when Audrey tells her that she and Alf know all about Martin's affair. Gail throws her out, furious that she never told her. Martin tries to comfort her but she refuses to let him touch her.