Chalkie assures Craig that he loves him but he'd be better off in Australia. Sharon is still depressed over not seeing Brian. She feels that she'll never get over him. Marion is sorry for her outburst and wants to apologise but she can't find Eddie. Mr. Carter of social services contacts the Faircloughs and tells them that they have found Sharon a job as kennel maid in Sheffield. Rita doesn't like the idea of Sharon moving away. Len agrees with her and they decide not to tell Sharon about the job offer. Marion and Hilda are upset to find that Eddie has disappeared.