Episode 2934 (10th May 1989)

Plot
Bet refuses to move out of the Rovers. Alec insists she doesn't work behind the bar. Betty is shocked to hear Alec has sacked her. Alma tells Gail she can cope without her at the cafe if she wants to give work up. Mavis stalls Mr Goodman, the solicitor, over the house. Derek feels a failure and breaks down in the Kabin. Bet lunches with Rita. Derek agrees to pull out of the house buying. Following his solicitor's advice, Alec makes the first move to be nice to Bet. He fears she's had lunch with a man but she doesn't put him right. Alec calls Betty in as a witness. The Gilroys row over her head. Gail tells Ivy she's returning to work; Nicky doesn't want to be tied to her apron strings. Ivy offers her money to stay at home. Gail refuses it: she's a mother but she also has her own life to lead.