Kevin goes for an interview with Atherton's exhaust centre. He tells Sally he's doing it for her but she isn't bothered. Kevin is turned down for the job as he's too old. He is angry and frustrated. Sally urges him to grow up and stop playing with little cars but to find any sort of job. Don tells Ivy she could shatter any stability Nicky might have if she contests the adoption. Ivy contacts the social services. Mike invites Deirdre out to a French restaurant,she accepts the invitation. Alma tries to ignore Mike's presence in the Street and goes to the pictures with Ken. Mike bumps into Alma and Ken and offers them congratulations on their relationship. He annoys them by taking Deirdre to the Rovers knowing they are there. Alma refuses to let him drive her out of the pub and lets him see her life is no longer in pieces. Deirdre realises Mike is using her and is embarrassed for Ken's sake, she walks out of the pub to Ken's amusement. She tells Mike she'd rather starve than eat with him.