Steph refuses to do Des's washing. Alec thinks Alf wants to stand and only declined because Audrey won't allow it. Raquel refuses to go to Buxton with anyone but Curly. Curly worries that Reg will hold him responsible if she pulls out and damage his career. Alec tries to talk Audrey round but she holds firm; even the idea of being a councillor's wife and the perks that come with it has no effect on her. Reg insists that he's the man to calm Raquel's nerves over Buxton. Curly unveils the book of raffle tickets which Rita's ticket from the trolley dash came from; he took it from Reg's desk just before Brendan Scott began his investigation. He offers to lose the book if Reg drops out of Buxton. Deirdre advises Steph to let Des think that he's got his own way so they don't end up splitting up.