The Bettabuy Santa, Cyril Marsden, dies. Reg tells Curly to find a new Santa. Alma receives flowers. She realises that Mike sent them and Gail has to stop her throwing them away. She is furious at Mike's cheek. Des realises that Lynette Campion looks upon him as her "bit of rough". She gives him her bill. Betty struggles to cope in the pub without Alec when Bet takes the day off to shop. Martin discovers that the agent has reduced No.8 from £51,500 to £41,500. Des is stunned to see Lynette's bill is for £640. Martin tells Gail that they should buy No.8 as the Brennans are leaving the Street. Gail is stunned.