Maxine is getting on very well with Tony who learns from a friend from Leeds - Jason Riley - who drops off some of his belongings, that his flat has been set on fire. Greg wants to celebrate getting the contract with Reubens by taking Sally out for a meal, but Sally assumes this includes the girls. Michael Wall has applied for a job in Milton Keynes and Liz who has just confided in Deirdre about their relationship, learns this from Jim. Nick tries to ask Kevin for a job but is snapped at when Kevin sees Greg and Sally going out with the girls. Zoe applies for a job but is not successful.