Maggie tells Elsie that Hilda is gossiping about Alan. Ernie sweet talks Annie into singing There'll Always Be an England at the 40's night. Hilda tells Elsie she was sacked because she knew too much about Alan and Rita. Norma excitedly tells Emily that she won't be alone this Christmas. Ken is annoyed when Emily congratulates him and Norma. He meets Norma and reads her the full-length poem: