Pearl shares her woes with Edna who urges her to be honest with Len. Later, Val asks for information on the investment scheme. Knowing that Eric needs paying that day, Pearl takes Val's money pretending to invest it. Hating herself, Pearl repays Eric but he is clearly suspicious. Looking for some common ground between herself and Daz, Diane hits on the idea of offering him a job glass collecting at the pub. However Jack is not happy with the idea and confronts Diane. Meanwhile, at the night café Shadrach turns up expecting a freebie from Donna. Donna, however, warns him off.
