Brian accuses Gail of not trusting him. Rita tackles Sharon about her relationship with Brian and she asks Sharon for her side of the story. Sharon tells her that she and Brian love each other and Brian started it. Eunice phones the Rovers causing Annie to tell Fred to put his house in order. He arranges to see Eunice and she calls at the Rovers. She tells Fred that she's unhappy. Sharon refuses to take Rita's complaints seriously. She refuses to give Brian up or to leave him alone. When Sharon tells her that she's a hypocrite - living with Harry Bates - Rita slaps her face. Eunice shows Fred her black eyes and asks him to get her gear from Critchley's hotel; he agrees. Rita tells the Tilsleys that Sharon is adamant that she loves Brian. Brian tells Rita that he's not encouraged Sharon. Rita asks him to tell Sharon that he doesn't love her.