Diane is up early in preparation for her engagement party but her excitement is dampened when she sees the last of the scaffolding being removed from The Woolpack and her thoughts turn to Tricia. Later as she undertakes some pampering before the celebrations begin, Diane’s thoughts are disturbed when there is loud banging at the back door of the pub. She opens the door and is shocked to see her younger sister Val wearing sunglasses to hide her badly bruised face. Meanwhile, Paul is still being cold towards Siobhan despite her attempts to show him affection. It is clear that the problems in their marriage have not been rectified. Paul is preoccupied and throws himself into his work to keep busy. Later, an offer from Syd to join him at The Woolpack for the engagement party sparks another arg