Rita makes Emily realise she has no reason to feel jealous of her. Mike Ritchie tells Len his widow in the States wants him back. Annie gets tired of Sybil Cudlipp and tells her that she thinks she doesn't need any more elocution lessons. Mike tells Maggie he's returning to the States, she hopes he will take her with him but he's going alone. Maggie blames Alf for influencing him. Annie is told to expect a visit from the retiring Mayoress and is horrified to discover the living room is in the middle of redecoration.