Hilda reads Mike's tea leaves and tells him that he's in for some trouble. Brian refuses to believe in Gail's innocence. She makes him see that she and Les Charlton kept company as they were both lonely. Rita breaks it to Len that Chalkie wants to buy their house. Len tells Chalkie that No.9 is not for sale. Rita is furious. Brian upsets Ivy by telling her not to interfere in his marriage.