Mandy deliberately spoils Emily's evening when she reveals that contrary to what Paddy had said about needing to work, she has in fact been with him to see a marriage guidance counsellor. Poor Eric soon comes up against his old foe next who, not for the first time, punches him, following a row. Louise and Tricia compete with one another to flirt with customers in the pub for tips. Maggie is annoyed that Nicola employed Craig without telling her and exacts revenge immediately by signing up Chloe to work behind the bar with the blessing of Rodney.