It is Gordon's eighteenth birthday. Jerry tells Len he doesn't know why he's leaving but he wants to make a fresh start somewhere else. Gordon is confused when Lucille offers him a celebrationary drink in the Rovers. Jerry agrees to be best man before he leaves. Gordon drinks the same as Ray to prove his manhood. The Stotherts look round No.9. Maggie is upset that Gordon has been drinking with Lucille. She is angry to discover he skipped night school to see Lucille. She is worried that people will find out about Les. Ray entertains Lucille in his car. Ken tells the Stotherts the house is not for sale. He tells Val they'll have to make sure they've got somewhere to move to before they show people round. The residents are surprised when Maggie arrives in the Rovers to talk to Annie.