Gail is startled to hear that Audrey has left Alf. Audrey lounges about in a five-star hotel. The crane men can't move the boat for a few days. Mike and Jackie worry about the recession as they start redundancies. Derek threatens to claim the boat as salvage. Audrey contacts Gail but refuses to tell her where she's staying. Gail tells her that she's stupid for leaving Alf. Audrey wants Alf to decide who comes first: her or the shop. Jim and Don plan a fishing trip. Alf is angry that Audrey phoned Gail and not him. He is horrified that she is in an expensive hotel. Derek gives Des a bill for £850 for material and emotional damage as Mavis becomes hysterical about the boat. Des refuses to pay and tells Derek that he can keep the boat.