Gail is adamant that she won't be able to afford a mortgage. Martin tells her they could use the £20,000 from Brian's insurance as a deposit. Gail tells him the money is for the children and can't be touched. However, Audrey advises Gail to use Brian's money to buy the house. So Gail has a change of heart and tells Martin they can use the money; that it's for the living not the dead. Bet gets jack t move Alec's wardrobe out of her bedroom and surprises Betty by employing Des Foster as decorator. Percy starts at Bettabuy, Reg tells him to get the kids' mother to spend lots at the store, but Percy is horrified at the grotty grotto. He refuses to be presented as 'Santa Claus' as it's German.