Alan calls over to see Elizabeth. She is looking after Alice and Elizabeth reminds him that it is her first birthday tomorrow. He gives Elizabeth some money for a present. Alan casually enquires whether Eric is still away; he implies that he is up to no good. Mark is still fuming with Michael about spoiling his romantic evening with Melanie. Mark threatens to throw him out if he mentions anything to Jack or Sarah. Lynn is still behaving strangely. Archie cannot cheer her up. Carol makes up an excuse to call and see Elizabeth. She brings the subject round to Eric and mentions that she has heard a story about a market manager absconding with the takings. Elizabeth is fed up with all the gossip.