The factory girls boycott the shop because of the barmcake situation. Alf backs down. He is depressed that he's on his own and the shop hasn't made any difference to his life. Gloria fears that Bet will sack her as soon as she returns. Ken wants to sell the Volkswagen. George tells Ivy that they'll marry in church before Christmas. Curly feels Terry is getting too big for himself. Rita agrees to rent the Yard to Terry and Curly for ten pounds a week. Curly agrees to take more interest in the business. Betty worries how Bet will react to the news that she is her boss.