Mavis worries that Victor wants to sack Derek as he thinks that he doesn't like Yvonne. Alf is made President of the Weatherfield Association of Retail Traders and Stockholders (WARTS) and has to give a speech. Mavis secretly sees Victor to find out why Derek's job is at risk. He tells her that the branch isn't profitable enough and Derek won't be able to save it. Mike doesn't know how to tell Alma that it's over. He feels he has to do it today as do it closer to Christmas would be cruel. Jack doesn't know what to get Vera for Christmas. Alma plans Christmas in Wales as a surprise for Mike. Mavis asks Derek not to get his hopes up but he's confident that his salesmanship will rescue the branch. Alf wants his speech to be funny and asks around for jokes but Jack's suggestions are less than