Audrey is nearly at breaking point. She doesn't want Gail's sympathy so moves back to Alma's flat. Percy is upset when Emily goes away by herself. Alf's nerves begin to take the form of anger. Audrey goes to the job centre, looking for work. Reg offers Ivy £6,000 a year to work at Bettabuy. She tells him that she's happy with Alf. He does a test on her to see how quick she is on the till but Alf makes him buy the products. Audrey refuses to use Don's taxi, telling him that she blames Ivy for breaking up her marriage. Jackie cuts back on the wedding to save some money.