Fiz begins to suspect that Cilla has made the ransom note. Tracy is holding a birthday party for Amy, and has invited all the under-fives on the street. Blanche also invites her friend Lena Thistlewood from the One O'Clock Club, along with Norris, Rita and Emily. Lena is instantly attracted to an embarrassed Ken. Katy, Martin, Sarah and Bethany all turn up. Scooter continues to work on the garden pond, but also watches a lot of television. Gail comes home and they agree to turn the pond into a sandpit to allay drowning fears. Kevin is prepared to have a go at Tommy in the garage, but Tommy is self-pitying so Kevin decides to lay off. David and Craig joke about their dads, as Katy tells Craig he can stay with her if he wants. Tracy is annoyed at all her gran's guests but brightens when Steve turns up at the party.