Mavis is stunned to discover that Rita is getting married and plans to live in Florida. She and Derek both realise that they could buy The Kabin off Rita. Alec refuses to be despondent when customers leave as there's no food for sale. Jim is horrified to hear that his joke cost Betty her job. He apologises to Alec, telling him that he has no intention to report him to the health inspector. Bet tells Alec that if they're not going to be reported they can sell food again. Percy thinks it's awful that Betty has been sacked and goes to the Town Hall to complain about the new food laws, telling Mr Steele, the health officer, that the customers support Betty. The officer doesn't know what he's talking about. Alec realises that if he doesn't serve food his profits will be drastically cut. He tells Bet that Betty can return. Martin sits the intelligence test. Betty is upset by the way Alec cast her aside after twenty-two years service. She tells Bet she doesn't know whether she wants to return