Jackie and Mike interview Deirdre. Mike backs her but Jackie wants someone else. She tells him she knows that Deirdre is an old friend of his, but Mike has to tell Deirdre that she doesn't have the job. Steve works on the boat whilst Des is at work. Steve skives off school to work on the boat and be with Steph. Jim is horrified to discover Steve missed part of an exam. Steve tells him he's not taking his resits. Liz phones and tells Jim she's coming home.Mavis feels guilty over the parsnips and tells Derek they were the cause of his bottom slapping and he is horrified. Victor fires Mrs Shaw the cleaner as a cut back before Derek can tell him about the bottom slapping.