Sally tells Kevin her nerves are in shreds and she can't stand much more. Martin is furious that Ivy is blackmailing Nicky into staying a Tilsley. Gail ask for time to sort Ivy out herself. Martin is furious when Sarah Louise is upset at becoming a Platt because of Ivy. He rows with Ivy and accuses her of destroying lives. Ivy tells him that so long as she's alive, Nicky will never be a Platt. Martin tells Ivy he'll see to it that she'll never see any of the children again and if he ever sees her in the house he'll throw her out. Ivy complains to Gail, who tells her she has to accept Martin as Nicky's dad now. Gail accuses Martin of making things worse for Nicky. Martin tells her to remember that he's her husband now and Nicky is his son. Jim's friend Stuart Morris draws up plans for the extension. Vera overhears them talking about building on the entire back yard.