The Roberts' are horrified as the Gazette headline calls Alf a thief. The gossips get to work, believing every word. Steve removes the rest of his belongings from the flat. Fiona hopes he'll apologise but he doesn't. Liz is upset to hear that Steve is sleeping at the print shop rather than at No.11. Nicky is embarrassed as he introduces Melanie Hesketh to Gail and Martin. Ken is stunned to find Tracy discharging herself from hospital as she can't face seeing Deirdre again. She tells him that she's going to stay with Lorraine's brother Mark in Blackpool. Rita enjoys herself looking after Daniel for a while, thinking about what she's missed out. Vicky is shocked to discover that Fiona has thrown Steve out and he's dossing down at the print shop. Steve and Andy are surprised when Jim and Liz