Maggie learns that she has been invited for an interview as the manager of Dale Park, but is irked to find she will be up against her arch rival, Nicola. Aware that Nicola might pip her to the post, Maggie flirtatiously asks Rodney for a reference too. Rodney rises to the bate offering any service he can. Working her girlish charms, Maggie sets about a plan to ensure her reference will be positively glowing. Robert is desperate to have his wicked way with Lucy, but he becomes increasingly frustrated, as she seems to be running hot and cold with him. Andy continues to suffer in silence, as he still hasn't had any word from Katie. Finally caving into pressure from Donna, Lucy approaches Andy and explains she has heard from Katie.
