Battered Steve is nursing his wounds after being set on by his new colleagues at the quarry. But tough man Steve is determined not to let his pride take a beating too -and turns up for work despite pleas from Kim. When he sees one of his tormentors he snarls he's happy to take him on - one to one - a challenge that is quickly turned down. The quarrymen think Steve worked hand in hand with Chris to bring about changes that cut their wages. But Steve tells one of them they can beat him all they like - but should never link him with Chris. And if that wasn't enough for the down-at-heel Marchant's, Kim is distraught to discover her horse Kaiser is sick. Zoe tells penniless Kim the illness will be expensive to treat. Kelly learns a few home truths from Roy when she persists in blaming everyone else for her troubles.
