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7th September 1987: Vera Duckworth thought she was in for a miserable fiftieth birthday when Jack Duckworth made alternative arrangements rather than celebrate with his wife. She bemoaned her lot in life to Ivy Tilsley who, having heard enough, offered to take her out for the night. Ivy had bingo in mind but Vera insisted on a night on the tiles, quickly cheering up at the thought. They got themselves dolled up and ordered a taxi which was driven by Don Brennan. Vera proceeded to thoroughly enjoy herself at The Pink Flamingo while Ivy batted off the unwanted attentions of a middle-aged drunk. She left early and found that Don was again her driver home. Although they chatted easily between then, Ivy had no idea that she had just met her future second husband...
 * For more information see Episode 2758 (7th September 1987).