Ivy assures Vera that she and George will have separate rooms on their holiday. Ken loses 9lbs in weight. Bet gives him £5 for "Save the Children" as a reward. Alf plans to close the shop for a day and meet up with Rita in Blackpool. The girls give Emily a leaving present. She is embarrassed and tells them that she's staying on an extra week. The girls accuse her of conning them. Bet is horrified to read Mavis's list of things that she wants to do on holiday. Emily accuses Mike of trying to embarrass her into staying. She looks for a replacement for herself. Rita tells Alf she doesn't want him to follow her to Blackpool. He is upset that she doesn't want him. Bet, Rita and Mavis toast the holiday but none of them are looking forward to it.