Nancy Briers was a waitress employed by Robert Preston at Nick's Bistro who was quickly taken on to fill the gap caused by the sudden resignations of Steph Britton and Andy Carver. Her first day at work coincided with what was supposed to be a family meal to celebrate Tracy Barlow's fortieth birthday but, much to her disgust, most her relatives couldn't make the event and she was left with the company of "friend with benefits" Luke Britton. A month earlier, Luke had enjoyed a one-night stand with Nancy and she was delighted to see him in the bistro, their fling having meant much more to her than it did her lothario. For his part, Luke was less-than pleased to recognise Nancy with Tracy sat in such close proximity. When Tracy went off to the ladies', Nancy sat briefly with Luke and made it