Ashley assures Maxine that his family are wrong - they're made for each other. Leanne resents the fact that Nick is still calling the shots. She is appalled that the divorce will take at least two years to go through. Maxine assures Beryl Peacock that she loves Ashley and isn't going to hurt him. Maxine makes it clear to Fred she knows that he's Ashley's father and asks him to make amends for lying to Ashley by giving his blessing. Alma pleases Ravi by agreeing to have dinner with him. Ashley forces Fred to apologise to Maxine and welcome her into the family. Leanne hears, through Audrey, that Nick has got a good job in Canada and has his own flat. Linda tells Mike she wants them to be open about their relationship but he doesn't want Alma to know. Leanne tells Gail that she supported Nick all through their marriage and if he wants a divorce it'll cost him.