Vicky is touched when Alec buys her a new kit for boarding school. Kevin agrees to be Martin's best man. Reg tells Curly he did him a favour in stopping him going to Miles Platting. Curly tells him that he could phone Brendan Scott at any time and produce the book of raffle tickets. Alec is horrified when Bet and Vicky spend £400 on school equipment. Curly gives Reg the book of tickets, telling him that he'd never lower himself to his level. Alma cooks a meal for Ken. Ivy tells Gail that she'll fight the adoption. Gail warns her that she might stop her from seeing the children at all. Alec is sad that Vicky is returning to school. Ken and Alma grow sad together talking about their loves. When she breaks down he comforts her.