Ashley is beginning to feel manipulated by Bernice as his child raising duties are ever increasing and second to Bernice's needs. However Bernice is troubled and uses Nicola's assault on her in The Woolpack to obtain the attention she needs from Ashley. Ashley once again is drawn in by Bernice's emotional plea. Viv, is losing her grip, as she tries to exercise her authority over the builders without much avail, they ignore her orders and disappear into The Woolpack. It appears that Louise has taken a shine to Ray, as she volunteers to accompany him on any future lonely and boring business trips he may have lined up. Ray seems quite taken by Louise's offer to relieve his tedium. Suspicions are raised as Angie confronts Latisha about the whereabouts of Gloria's credit card. Latisha denies al