Alison takes the girls off in secret as a surprise for Kevin. Danny tells Sally that he didn't enjoy Blackpool as much as Sharon did. Fred tries to explain Ashley's feelings to Kathleen but she is upset by his rejection. She accuses Fred of upsetting too many people. She is bitter that Ashley was her only child. Vera is furious to discover that Vinny has replaced Jack. She fears the news will kill Jack. Natalie doesn't have to break the news as Jack guesses and doesn't mind. Vera lays into her and threatens her with unfair dismissal until Jack tells her that he's no use any more. Danny is shaken by the death of a market trader. Kevin is puzzled when Alison is late home with the girls. He tells Sally that he doesn't know where they are. (thetvdb.com)