Gail feels they can't afford to move. Martin feels they'll never get another chance. Martin tells Gail he wants to leave Hammond Road, as it was Brian's house. When Rugby goes on holiday, Emily has trouble running the shop and is alarmed when Percy steps in, but later grows desperate for Percy to leave the shop. Des is shocked when Lynette tells him she slept with him because she fancied him but she still wants a professional fee. She then gives him the brush off. Angie falls behind with her rent but promises Rita she'll find it, so Rita tells Curly that Angie is behind with her rent. Des and Angie console each other in the Rovers and Curly is upset when Angie eats with Des. She is shocked when he tells her he's paid her rent himself. Rita suggests Percy as the Bettabuy Santa to do Emily a favour.