The news spreads around the Street about Gail's affair. Kevin returns from Southampton. Susan is upset that Vera has been sacked and she asks Mike to give her a chance to apologise. Sally is delighted to see Kevin again. Bet worries about the takings as she can't lay on food because she hasn't a cook. Kevin is upset by the break-up of the Tilsleys' marriage and tries to offer support. Susan is upset when the machinists ignore her. She decides to do something about it.