Sam tries scare tactics on Chrissie by spending time with Zoë after she still refuses to pay up. Sam manipulates Zoë to weaken her faith in Chrissie. She predicts that Chrissie's close to the edge and ready to crack. With false reluctance, she reveals that Chrissie sacked her. Zoë storms over to the Vic in a rage. Believing that she knows everything, Chrissie struggles to explain. She breathes a sigh of relief to discover that Sam didn't reveal the whole truth. Sam interrupts and when Zoë leaves, Chrissie writes Sam a cheque.

Stacey enjoys the attention that the mugging brings. While Charlie picks her a present, Mickey sympathizes. She's delighted to overhear that he and Kareena are having problems. When Little Mo invites people for a meal, Stacey's jealous that Garry, Minty and Alfie are stealing her limelight. Charlie comforts her and confirms that she's part of the family. He adds that he's proud of her for being so brave.

Billy tries to get his job back by apologizing to Howard, bu