Derek refuses to be dictated to by schoolchildren but has to do eight paper rounds himself. He decides to apologise to the paperboys. The customers pester Alec to let Percy back into the pub. Alec refuses to let Vicky go to Steve's all-night party. He tells Liz he's surprised that she's letting Steve go. She is annoyed when he tells her to keep Steve locked up. Percy finds Alec struggling with crates in the yard and gives him a hand. He apologises about the misunderstanding. Alec accepts his apology and tells him that he's welcome to return to the Rovers. Nigel Chadwick and the paperboys agree to return to The Kabin on the condition that they get paid for the days they've missed. Mavis agrees. Mike calls on Jackie and tells her that he now wants Alma left out of the divorce. He threatens to fight the divorce if she doesn't. Jackie feels sorry for Alma, having Mike standing up for her. Jackie tells him that she doesn't mind dropping Alma but Mike later tells Alma he couldn't get in touch with Jackie - he's sorry but her name is stuck on the divorce petition.