Maud puts a bet on one of Steve's dead certs. Curly asks Paula round for a meal and she accepts, assuming Andy will be present. Bet tracks Raquel down to a pub where she's working. She phones up and is put out when the manager refuses to let her speak to Raquel. Liz and Jim leave to holiday in Ireland. Alf speaks to the Councillors, convincing them that Weatherfield has been insulted and they should un-twin. Andy is upset when Curly tells him that he's entertaining Paula. He takes an overnight bag to No.11 meeting Paula on the way. She is alarmed to discover the meal is going to be just her and Curly. Andy persuades her not to waste the night and entertains her at No.11. Gail urges Nick to try and accept Martin, telling him they're tearing her apart. Andy is happy when Paula tells him that she's cancelled Goa. She spends the night with him. Alf is stunned when Audrey tells him that Brian Bowes has found out that Fred Elliott is more than capable of bribing officials and has a reputation for backhanders.