Val is curious as to the surprise for Elsie that Jenny and Linda have planned. Stan is annoyed that Ray bosses him about. Maggie agrees to Ena helping out at the Corner Shop. Ken agrees to sell No.9 to Len for £1,000. Ena stops Annie from gossiping about the Cleggs by telling her the truth. Annie tells Lucille about Les being an alcoholic and tells her to stay away from Gordon, thinking that alcoholism is hereditary. Lucille runs out on her. Elsie's nephew, Gary Bailey, turns up to tell her that he's been told by the family to keep her company.