Vera's birthday arrives with the knowledge that Terry has gone. A friend offers Frank Mills a job in Chester. He tells Bet that he wants a permanent post with an incentive to stay on. Terry returns home. He tells Vera that he got a ticket for London, fell asleep at the station and was mugged. Rita feeds Alf whilst the Corner Shop alterations are going on. Pensioner Sam Tindall looks forward to the bowls championship. He gets Phyllis to kiss his bowls and makes a play for her. She isn't interested. Rita is relieved that Alf just wants to be friends with her. Mike advises Terry not to run away from home. Bet tells Frank that she fancies him but she wants a commitment. They kiss.