Des borrows a van to help the Platts move house. The door of Jim's Bike Shop is sprayed with "Steve McDonald is a grass". Jim urges Steve to stop protecting his so-called friends. He tells his parents that he's frightened of the lads. Phyllis tells Emily that she'll be spending Christmas on her own. Emily feels sorry for her and invites her to No.3. Percy gets annoyed when Reg criticises the way he portrays Santa and he resigns. Angie is pleased when Des invites her to spend Christmas with him. Reg is forced to take over as Santa. Phyllis helps out at the cafe whilst Gail is moving house. Mr Denelly, a customer whose wife was insulted by Percy, turns up and threatens Reg, pouring the contents of the lucky dip over him. The Platts move into No.8. Emily is told to wind up the charity shop as