Percy organises an El Alamein anniversary committee at the Legion. When Curly asks Ivy when she's returning to work she gives him a mouthful. To prove his worth, Derek applies for the caretaking job. Mavis doesn't think he'll be up to it. Don takes possession of his new adapted car. Lisa feels tied down by Tom. Ivy breaks down in the Rovers when she's refused service because she's drunk. She is stunned when Don appears and takes her home.