Billy is annoyed when Hilda fails to turn in for work. When he shouts at her and threatens to sack her, she breaks down in tears. Billy feels awful and organises the neighbours to look after her. Billy starts to buy his spirits from a wholesaler rather than the brewery. Doctor Meakin tells Hilda that he wants to take Stan into hospital for tests to give them both a rest. Hilda is upset as an ambulance takes Stan off. Jack spins Mike a yarn about the cheque and asks him to put the cheque through his account. Mike agrees but tells him that he'll have to deduct 30% for tax. Bet is disappointed when Tony Cunliffe doesn't want to go out with her. Billy throws an after-hours drinks party.