Steve returns from holidaying in Florida and takes it in his stride that Christine Bullock is after him. When Percy criticises Deirdre's behaviour Alf lays into him, letting off pent-up anger. Steve collects Fiona from Manchester Airport. They are pleased to see each other. Jim urges Steve to sort out his Community Service problems but Steve refuses to worry. Ken asks Samir not to push Deirdre into marriage, saying the whole idea is a terrible mistake. Samir tells him to mind his own business. Alf agrees to be a witness at Deirdre's wedding. He orders Audrey to stop flirting with Brian Bowes but she feigns innocence. Ken tells Emily that Samir is only marrying Deirdre to get a meal ticket. He begs her to talk some sense into Deirdre. Emily tells Deirdre she can't witness the wedding as it's a sham and a lie and she can't be party to it.