Mary phones in sick to work. Billy prepares to return to the Church. Todd admits he’d prefer him to have a normal job but has accepted his decision. Leanne tells Nick that Toyah’s invited them to Liverpool for Christmas. Nick happily agrees, knowing Peter will be disappointed. In the cafe, both Audrey and Yasmeen are irritated by Nessa’s brazenness as she comes on to Freddie. Yasmeen can't take any more and berates Nessa for her affair with Cathy’s husband, Alan. As the women square up and Roy gets agitated, Cathy calls a halt to the row. Feeling guilty for taking his son away at Christmas, Leanne offers to take Peter shopping for Simon’s present. Watching Liam on his new bike, Maria fears the coming sentencing and Michelle offers her comfort. Nick’s alarmed to learn from Robert and Tracy