Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a private conversation, and Sharon sets off to meet her mother.
Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy and Cindy's return causes rifts between the Butchers and the Beales.
Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Frank is preoccupied with something at Mo's flat.
Kathy and Pauline prepare to make Ian an offer for the café. Dot returns from hospital to find Jules still in her house, and Michelle needs to make another time-share sale fast.
Etta and Celestine are planning a family party, but the younger Traverniers are reluctant to attend. Ian is pleased that Hattie is paying him more attention.
Mark makes a decision about his future which proves unpopular with Pauline. Could Gill be the one to change his mind? Sam and Ricky are in for a shock at the squat.
Mandy decides that Nigel is the answer to her housing problems. Ronnie's night out with Ian has a disappointing conclusion. The women in the Vic are entertained by 'Muscle in Motion'. Grant is not the only one who objects to women-only entertainment.