Fred worries as it's obvious Wendy Williams wants him. She terrifies him. Joe Williams arrives at the Rovers to see Fred. Fred fears that he's going to beat him up but is even more alarmed when Joe tells him Wendy loves him and he can have her. Joe tells him they'll stage an argument and he'll back down so Fred can have Wendy. Joe confronts Wendy and accuses her of being with her lover. He expects Fred to beg Wendy to stay but Fred gives in gracefully and tells Wendy it's obvious Joe wants her. She is thrilled but Joe is horrified. Rita and Deirdre break the news to Len and Ray that Jim Conran has found another developer and the hotel job is back on. The four celebrate.