Maureen takes the shop off the market. Stylist Jon Welch starts at the Hair Salon - Fiona is attracted to him. Des contacts a solicitor so he can sue Alex for unfair dismissal. Bet is pleased when Charlie tells her that he enjoys working at the Rovers and doesn't want to drive anymore. Mike refuses to open the letters from Spain. Vicky tells Bet about her plans to visit a friend and is trapped into agreeing to let Charlie drop her off as he'll be going that way. Mike tells Alma that the bank have threatened him with a bankruptcy order if he doesn't repay all his loans. They start to bounce his cheques. Steve is jealous of Fiona being around Jon. Alex tells Des he'll tell the tribunal that Des stole from him and was a lousy manager. Des tells him that he'll drop the case if he receives comp