Liam introduces himself to a jetlagged Deirdre as the new owner of the 40% share of Underworld. Cilla encourages Chesney to play truant to help her with the online auction. Ashley offers to look after Thomas, as long as Claire contacts her mum. A dismayed Deirdre confronts Adam about throwing away Mike's business. Liz, Violet and Michelle discuss the possibilities of losing their jobs. Liz grills Ashley to find out Fred's intentions but to no avail. Claire tells Ashley that her mother has suffered a fall and she's going to visit her. Cilla brags to Yana about reaping the benefits of online auctions. Again, Steve tells Liz to take out a mortgage on the Rovers and Liz begins to agree. Liam fails to make a good impression on the girls when he criticises Kelly's choice of clothing and sends he