Episode 3375 (24th April 1992)

Plot
Des celebrates his twenty-seventh birthday. He is upset that Raquel and Phyllis haven't got him presents. Alec considers serving evening meals to help pay for the kitchen. Betty refuses to work evenings so he abandons the idea. Gail refuses to let Mike have free meals at the cafe and annoys him by making it clear she does not like him. Rita realises she loves Ted and tells him she will marry him but she won't go to Florida; she'll need her friends round her when he dies. He understands and is grateful that she cares so much. Raquel gets Des out of the house so that the neighbours can prepare it for his party. He is amazed by the party and Raquel is thrilled that he didn't guess. Simon Beatty turns up during the party looking for Steph. Des goes for him and is pleased to hear Steph has left him. Raquel isn't so pleased though.

Guest cast

 * Nick Norbury - Mark Hallett
 * Simon Beatty - Peter Gowen