Mark is bunking off school and Pete ropes him into helping on the stall. DS Rich continues his questioning of the residents, including Nick Cotton in Bridge Street Café on the punch up between him and Ali, to which Sue adds that Ali is off work because of his broken arm. Lou refuses to let Arthur wash up for her as she doesn't want people saying she can't look after herself and Kathy tells her the house wouldn't run without her. Lou tells Arthur and Kathy she will shop and cook for herself as well as eat in her own room and that the family are to respect her privacy. Meanwhile, Dr Legg catches up with Lofty regarding Ethel doing his laundry and Dr Legg says that she shouldn't take on too much nor should they take advantage of her. Tony goes to The Vic to ask Den if he can let Nick back in