Bet returns to the Rovers and the Barlows also return from Malta. Alice Kirby's lodger dies. She suggests that Chalkie moves in with her. Ken assures Deirdre he's forgiven her. They make plans for the future to make a new beginning. Deirdre tells Alf she wants to give up the shop to spend more time with Ken. He persuades her to return until his leg is better. The specialist tells Bert to take things easy. Chalkie tells Phyllis it wouldn't be moral for them to live together but he is also frightened of living with Alice. Bert tells Brian he might have had a mini-stroke. It's a warning that he could have a stroke any time. He doesn't know how to tell Ivy.