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Grant makes himself useless at the Vic while Pat juggles her responsibilities. Meanwhile Steve's New Year optimism takes a nose dive when Della gets up to her old tricks.
Pat is busy juggling work commitments and David lets her down. Della gets a shock when Steve looses his tether. Ruth gets good news leaving Michelle feeling inadequate.
An unexpected invitation throws the Jacksons into confusion, while in the Vic, Pat's courage is put to the test, and nosy Nellie learns a few home truths.
Binnie reveals the jealous side of her nature, and Carol discloses a well-guarded secret. Meanwhile, Nellie is making a bid for sympathy, but will Jules take any notice.
Steve takes advantage of the situation when Della and Binnie fall out. Gita talks to Debbie about Sanjay. David is dreaming of the day that Deals On Wheels is a successful business.
Steve takes Della out and makes a serious error of judgement. David tells Pat that the deal with Barry Evans at Manor Wood Motors is about to go through. Natalie develops an interest in car maintenance. Ruth and Mark discuss getting a place of their own.
Nellie has a visit from the council, David tries to put Pat under pressure, and Della tries to put Steve straight.
Carol calls a family conference and decides that honesty is the best policy, Della comes clean to Binnie about her relationship with Steve, Debbie gets involved with Sanjay's gambling exploits and Pauline and Arthur discuss what to do about the 'Nellie situation'.
Celebrations are in order for the Fowler clan when Michelle has some good news to share. Kathy has a bad day in the café when everyone offers her help and advice. Ricky is furious when the Jackson kids prepare for a good time and Bianca and Robbie clash.
Pat finally succumbs to the attentions of car dealer Roy Evans. (but not completely) She takes with her a chaperone, and quite right too, you can't trust a car dealer as far as you can throw him. I mean, look at her own son! Sanjay learns that when it comes to Gita, honesty is certainly the best policy. Bianca plans the party of the century, Pauline gives Arthur an earful and Steve makes Della an offer she can't refuse.