Deirdre looks after Dev while he's ill and enjoys making a fuss of him. Alma is delighted for Hayley when she tells her they're going for adoption. Les makes a great show of buying designer clothes and enjoys rubbing Janice's nose in it. Debs begs Natalie to forgive her, wanting to mend their relationship. Natalie tells her that she betrayed her and throws her out of the Rovers in front of the customers. She orders her out of No.6 and her life. Curly books the church for Christmas Eve and presents Emma with an engagement ring. She is thrilled. Ashley agrees to be his best man. Les chats up a woman, June Meadows, at the hotel. He is pleased for himself when she gives him her card.