The Public Health man calls at the shop and takes a sample of the potted meat. David throws the rest of the meat away. Jack throws out the Rovers' pies. Jed has a phone call from friend Spider Webb in Liverpool, telling him that the police are after him. He plans to disappear but wants to say goodbye to Minnie. Customers stay away from the shop and Irma blames Len. Ena and Minnie are told to rest in bed for a few days. Jed realises that he can't leave the area with Minnie ill in bed.