Roadworks have started on the street and Stan and Albert meet Ben, the nightwatchman. Ray is due to hear from the Buxton Recuperation Centre as to whether they can admit him. Bill asks Elsie for an answer to his proposal. She tells him he just can't come back after so many years away and pop the question. Ray is delighted to be admitted in a letter saying there is every chance of a full recovery. Annie dresses up in a posh outfit for an afternoon at Gwen Fenton's for her birthday. Elsie tells Alan about the proposal. He is short with her and upsets her. Ena invites Bill to tea. Cyril pays Albert. Bill tells Len about the proposal. Len can't believe Alan is showing no concern. Alan receives a call from an estate agent about a house purchase. Stan is taken with an original composition that he hears Ena playing. (thetvdb.com)