Gail is furious that Audrey wants to sack Ivy and the Duckworth's spend a fortune on wallpaper. Steve discovers people are laughing about his infatuation with Steph. Liz tries to comfort Steve but he is deeply hurt that Steph doesn't like him. Steph tries to tell Steve she wants to be his friend, but the refuses to admit he fancied her, and returns the scarf. Alf is furious to discover Audrey has been shopping at Bettabuy and tells her that is she won't work,he won't give her anymore money. Des is annoyed when Kevin tells him his new boat motor is rubbish. Meanwhile Mike and Jackie view a house and decide to buy it.