Karen is still nagging Steve to put a deposit down on one of the flats. Steve suggests again to Karen that they move into No.11 when Eileen's lease expires. Karen says it's not good enough. Geena tells Joe that she doesn't want a serious relationship. Joe is relieved and they arrange to go out for dinner. Karen takes a cab to Chester and starts spending Steve's £10,000 on designer clothes. Richard has a chat with Sarah. She apologises to him and says she doesn't hate him at all. He agrees to talk to Gail about Aidan. Steve realises that Karen's plan is to carry on spending until he agrees to buy the flat. Richard persuades Gail to try to compromise with Sarah over Aidan. Mike and Audrey attend Bet's court case to lend her moral support. They see Bet's ex-boyfriend Phil Bennett who is accused of stealing her money.