Denise is grateful for all the support that Don is giving her. Elaine Fenwick has no memory of the Bettabuys' party. Curly is bemused when she slaps his face for telling her that they nearly went to bed. Denise confronts Hanif and accuses him of making the calls. She is stunned when he tells her that he's forgotten her and got married three weeks' ago. Reg accuses Curly of seducing Maureen. Curly swears it was a one-off but Reg warns him that he intends to make life a misery for him. Percy refuses to spend Christmas with the Wiltons so Mavis invites Rita; Rita tries to get out of it. Vicky arrives to spend Christmas at the Rovers. She is hurt when Steve is cool towards her. Denise doesn't want the police involved with the calls so Hanif offers to use one of his contacts. Deirdre has enough of feeling in the way and asks Craig to leave.