Liz tries to comfort Steve who's distraught. Ashley and Claire (and Joshua) get ready to leave for their honeymoon in Paris. Claire admits that she's scared of tunnels, Ashley admits he's scared of flying so at the last minute they have to alter the arrangements and buy ferry tickets. Deirdre tells Tracy that Steve's thrown Karen out. Tracy's surprised. Bev calls Deirdre and asks to meet her in secret. Charlie mentions that another pub is having a private party for its regulars on New Year's Eve. Angela tells Katy how her grandma got herself pregnant so grandad had to marry her. This sows a seed in Katy's head. She and Martin make up. Jim calls from prison. Liz and Steve keep quiet about Karen's departure. Bev tells Deirdre how Shelley phoned saying that she didn't want to see her again and how she's sure Charlie's behind it. Shelley gets Fred's permission for a private party on New Year's Eve.