Stan’s impatient to make a family announcement but with Mick and Linda away in Dublin, the family’s too busy to hear it. Eventually, Stan announces he’s arranged a family outing to the greyhound racing in Romford. Tina worries that Stan’s not up to it. Nancy and Lee agree and nominate Tina to tell Stan. Meanwhile, Stan beseeches Shirley to come too but she’s busy at Blades and thinks Stan should face facts - he’s not up to it. Stan’s hurt and demands gratitude for funding the salon. On Patrick’s advice, Stan invites Cora instead. Cora declines, insisting Stan made his choice and fronts she did him a favour - she’s had too much loss in her life already.