Maud is pleased when Maureen agrees to go with her to Normandy to look after her. Denise feels that she'll never finish the book. Fiona suggests she gets the video out. Reg refuses to allow Maureen to go to France as he needs her at the shop. Raquel is thrilled when Des tells her that he's not going to Newcastle - he's taking her to the Cotswolds, having arranged with Bet for her to have the weekend off. Tanya and Alex go to Amsterdam, Raquel sees them leave and recognises Alex. She is thrilled to know the identity of the mystery man. Maud gets Reg to change his mind by telling him of all her munitions pals who died in the War. Ken is amused when Denise confesses to watching Tess. Bet is livid to catch regulars drinking Charlie's lager in the Rovers. Des and Raquel set off for their trip.