David struggles with his conscience on the day that Pearl is due to leave Jacobs Fold and he delays the bailiffs and sends Pearl for a drink in the cafe. Pearl overhears the bailiffs badmouthing her and she's furious. She storms back to the house and barricades herself in. Edna happens to be in the house and she surprises Pearl by offering to help her with her protest. Diane is jealous when she realises that Val and Billy spent the night together. Val wonders what's up with her sister and when she can't get any answers, she assumes that Diane is miserable about her 60th birthday. Diane is forced to go along with Val's mistake but she tells Val to keep quiet about it. Val interferes as usual and advertises a birthday party for Diane's big day, thinking it will help her come to terms with he