Billy and Lucille donate some of the Christmas decorations at the Rovers to the community centre. Alf also donates a large boxful but Ena sees through his efforts and guesses that it's another plug for him to be mayor. Ken and Norma enjoy each other's company back at No.1. Ken was thinking of going to Glasgow for Christmas but thinks he'll just be a reminder to the twins of old days. Stan returns from The Flying Horse to a series of questions from Hilda. She tells him that if he retires he can take on the housework. With Alan busy, Elsie is bored and leaves the club early with Bet. Rita watches with disapproval as Alan orders another whisky. Albert interrupts Ken and Norma and starts to tell them war stories. He likens Norma being there to evenings long ago with Val, annoying Ken. Rita drives Alan home in the early hours but keeps his keys so he can't go in the car again.