Audrey gets Alf to go to a function so she can go out with Alma and the men. Emily pushes Mike to speak to the workers. He tells them that their jobs are safe. Deirdre is cool towards Wendy Crozier when she bumps into her at the Town Hall. Mike and Maurice Jones haggle over the price of the factory. Ken asks Wendy to find out about Maurice's plans for the factory. Gail has trouble settling Nicky down for the night and is forced to ask Martin to help. Alma and Terry enjoy their date, Audrey worries about getting home before Alf. Deirdre guesses that Ken has been talking to Wendy again when he knows all about Maurice's plans. Gail is worn out after coping with Nicky. Martin comforts her with a kiss which becomes passionate.