Gail and Brian continue to fall out over looking after Nicky. Bet recovers from her night out and realises that she's invited the girls round for a buffet. Betty refuses to help. Gail lets Hilda look after Nicky whilst she works causing Ivy to row with her over letting Hilda into the house on her own. Betty hears from Gordon Clegg that Caroline has had a son, called Peter. Bet breaks open the champagne. Betty agrees to do a buffet for Bet. George Wardle tells Brian not to be so protective over Ivy.