Vicky and Raquel do their best to cheer Bet up but they only make her feel old. Jim and Liz return from Ireland to find Steve in his new flat and Andy unemployed. Mike is intrigued by Steve's merchandise deal and gets him to tell him all about it. He is impressed by his business plan but refuses to give him any capital. Denise tells Tracy that Ken did not tell her about the baby because she wanted it kept quiet. She asks her to forgive him. Derek escorts Angela to the North West High Achiever Awards which Reg and Maureen also attend. Roger Crompton persuades Mavis to let him sketch her in her house. He thanks her for opening doors for him and she glows when he tells her it's wonderful to have meaningful conversations with her. Raquel gives Curly ideas on decorating No.7. Derek has to comfort Angela when she doesn't win the award and is amazed when the winner turns out to be Norris.
