Phyllis is upset to her Des has left Steph. Steph tells Simon Des knows she is thrilled when he tells her to move into his flat but feels she can't leave without seeing Des. Des finally contacts Steph and asks her to meet him. Steph finds Des drunk with the boat. When she tells him they are definitely finished he sets light to the boat as a symbolic gesture. The Johnson's tell Alec they haven't thought about having Vicky living with them. They tell Alec they're willing to help but aren't keen to take her on. Vicky discovers the Johnson's have visited in he absence and is furious. She tells them she doesn't want them or the Rovers.