Mike is surprised to find Deirdre has applied for the job. Mavis is pleasantly surprised when the parsnips start working. Alf decides he will open the shop evenings and works out a rota. Audrey complains but Alf reminds her that he is the boss. Deirdre tells Mike that she's not after a handout but he tells her that he's glad she came to him. Steve helps Des out on the boat. He tells Steph he knows that he's not going to pass his re-sits. Derek confesses to Mavis that he slapped the cleaner's bottom at work.