Mike asks Emily not to tell the workforce about the offer on the factory, but decides to sell the factory if his accountant advises it. Emily is upset when the workers accuse her of keeping them in the dark over Mike's plans and she tells Deirdre about the factory sale. Deirdre makes Ken promise not to print any more council exposes and tells Ken about Mike's plans to sell the factory. Don tackles Mike about his mysterious plans and Ivy is upset when they start to argue. Alma plans another date with Terry and asks Audrey to make up the foursome again. Curly fails to get a job and The Barlows return from Holiday.
