Sick with worry about the whereabouts of Steve, Liz goes into premature labour. Raquel breaks down and reveals the real reason for her return to Weatherfield. Alma is humiliated to discover that Ken has fled the hotel.
Raquel's search for a room to rent attracts a lot of attention. Bet learns of Alec's imminent return home. Jim warns Steve to consider the consequences of confessing.
Raquel's presence at Number 6 causes a stir on the street. Jim and the twins welcome Liz home from hospital. Jack predicts trouble for Bet when Alec arrives back.
Alec senses something amiss at the Rovers. Steve cannot face attending his sister's funeral with the rest of his family. Angie shows Des what she thinks of him and Raquel.
Bet gives Alec chapter and verse on her skirmish with Des Foster. A cash-strapped Raquel searches for a job. Vera decides to track down someone from her past.
Gail fears losing her source of income if Alma sells up and moves away. Vera meets a private detective without telling Jack. Raquel starts work behind the Rovers' bar.
Mike offers Kevin a bonus as an incentive to secure a lucrative contract. Vera gets a promising lead in the hunt for her grandson. Phyllis makes a discovery about Des and Raquel.
Kevin hates going along with Mike's fraud. Mavis despairs at Derek's idea of taking Victor to a tribunal. Vera comes to terms with never seeing her grandson.
Gail fears that Alma might be considering accepting Mike's proposal. Mavis doubts Derek's ability to secure another job. Ken sustains an injury during a school football match.
Derek and Mavis form a plan to convince Rita of the benefits to be had from retirement. Alma outrages Gail with her reaction to a low valuation for the café. A delicate Ken insists on returning to work.
Tracy pressures Deirdre into visiting Ken in hospital. Jack warns Terry that Lisa is using the baby to trap him. Angie delights in catching Raquel in a lie.
Bet's trust in Alec is shaken when she intercepts a postcard intended for him. Andy seeks peace and quiet to study. Derek has doubts of ever finding another job.
Ken realises that he will need someone to care for him upon release from hospital. Andy looks forward to seeing Paula again. Bet makes a disturbing discovery.
Bet revels in embarrassing Alec by posing as his mother. Reg and Alf receive mystery Valentine cards. Mavis fears for her marriage if Derek takes a job from his ex-wife.
Reg rides to Rita's rescue when The Kabin gets robbed. Andy's family tease him about his secret girlfriend. Ken's presence in her home tries Deirdre's patience.
Ken's peace is shattered by a stream of visitors to Number 1. Jack goes after a job with an undertaker. Steve itches to find out the identity of Andy's love interest.
Ken and Deirdre receive their decree absolutes. Steve gatecrashes Andy's date with Paula. Alma throws Mike out of the cafe for trying to stir up trouble.
Derek pulls out all the stops to impress Ted at the dinner party. Tracy disapproves of her parents' attitude to their divorce. Jack lies to Vera about his plans for his day off.
Vera determines to find out what Jack is hiding from her. Ted invites Rita to join him for lunch. Steve resents his parents' focus on Andy's academic prospects.
Alec courts controversy by refusing to re-employ Liz at the Rovers. Andy enquires about a job at Bettabuy. Alf frets about Ken missing his rent payments.
Deirdre and Ken adopt different approaches when Tracy bring a boy home. Martin faces a life-or-death situation at work. A second break-in shakes Rita's confidence.
Alec spots Jack carrying the coffin at his friend's funeral. Reg and Curly meet Vanessa Morgan, a graduate trainee. Ted takes Rita out for dinner to cheer her up.
Curly's resolve to save Reg from himself is put to the test. Raquel begins to wonder if she has outstayed her welcome with Des. Rita entertains Ted in her flat.
Martin discovers what nurse training entails. Raquel is wounded by Des's indifference to her moving out. Reg stymies Vanessa's display of initiative at Bettabuy.
Vanessa hits back at Reg's increasingly ludicrous orders at Bettabuy. Gail fears that Martin is sacrificing his youth. Liz starts a new job at the British Legion.
Rita doubts Ted's passion as she mulls over his proposal. Raquel is hurt by Des's aloofness as she prepares to move out. Reg attempts to make amends to Vanessa.
Jim seizes an opportunity to take revenge on Alec. Mavis takes umbrage when Rita seeks counsel from Bet. Reg makes a poor first impression on Bettabuy's chairman.
Alec tells Betty that he no longer requires her services at the Rovers. Kevin sends a joke invoice to get back at Mike. Rita gives Ted an answer to his proposal.
The Wiltons are delighted by Rita's plans to marry Ted and move to Florida. Jim regrets prompting Betty's dismissal. Mike tackles Kevin about his invoice prank.
An environmental health inspector visits the Rovers. Derek gets cold feet about turning down a well-paid job. Raquel and Des entertain Curly and Angie at Number 6.
Rita, Curly and the Wiltons make big plans for the future. Alec baulks at the cost of refurbishing the kitchen. Percy insists his Rovers ban is no great inconvenience.
Reg digs into Ted's past in the hope of discrediting him. Curly's offer for Number 7 outrages Rita. Alec seeks another quote for the pub kitchen refit.
The Gilroys contend with the disruption of having the builders in. Derek vows to be a new broom as he takes the reins at The Kabin. Alma awaits news from Mike.
Bet tries to act as peacemaker between Alec and Vicky. Derek lays down the law to the paper boys and girls. Mike assures Alma of his efforts to keep her out of his divorce.
Alec and Vicky call an uneasy truce as Bet sets off on holiday. Mike fools Alma into blaming Jackie for naming her as co-respondent. Derek causes a mutiny at The Kabin.
Ted has something on his mind upon his return from Florida with Rita. Mike pretends to be fighting Alma's corner. Steve gives in to pressure and disappoints Vicky.
Rita struggles to come to terms with Ted's terminal diagnosis. Mike and Alma celebrate their engagement. Andy's behaviour presents Liz and Jim with a dilemma.
Rita snaps at Mavis as she broods on Ted's illness. Alma amazes Mike by refusing to move into his flat. Betty struggles to get to grips with the Rovers' new cooker.
Alma keeps Mike on his toes by refusing to be railroaded by him. Rita chooses not to confide in anyone about Ted's departure. Raquel makes arrangements for Des' party.
Raquel marshals the neighbours to spring the surprise party on Des. Rita gives Ted her decision about their future. Betty refuses to work evenings for Alec.