Percy doesn't know that he's playing bowls for Phyllis's hand. Rita doesn't know how to tell Alf that she doesn't want him. Betty accuses Bet of making a fool of herself with Frank. Alf refuses to listen to Rita, causing her to walk out of the Rovers. He then gets the message. Sam and Percy cross swords on the bowling green. Rita tells Alf that she wants him to be a good friend, but she doesn't love him. Sam tells Percy that they're playing for Phyllis. Percy throws a game. Frank packs and tells Bet that he's got a job on a Norwegian cruise liner. She accuses him of running out on her and slaps his face. He asks her to come with him, for a holiday. Percy is too proud to throw the match and wins. He runs away as Phyllis chases after him.