Bill tells Debbie and Kevin that he's marrying Elaine. Debbie is thrilled but Kevin doesn't like the idea. Bet feels that she couldn't raise the £5,000 to buy the Rovers. Bill and Elaine set the date for 9th January at the register office. Percy is horrified to hear from Debbie that Elaine is marrying Bill. Tony Cunliffe tells Rita that he's taking her for a special meal on Christmas Eve in a hotel near Knutsford - she likes the idea. The brewery advertises for a manager of the Rovers and Jack decides to apply for the job. Bill tells Debbie and Kevin that they're moving to Southampton. Debbie is thrilled when Elaine offers her a job in her new salon. Rita doesn't like the way Tony takes it for granted that they can stay overnight at the hotel.