The next morning, Steve makes it clear to Tracy that he doesn't love her and is marrying Karen. Hayley quizzes Ciaran about Tracy's furniture-buying, trying to work out if Tracy is nest-building. Karen suggests to Steve that they stay celibate until their wedding night. Martin tells Ciaran that he doesn't see Karl as a threat regarding Katy. Maria and Nick decide to get a place of their own together. Blanche is determined that Tracy has a birthday party. She invites several people, including Karen and Steve, but the general response is less than enthusiastic. Sonia suggests entering a charity five-a-side football competition. Steve persuades Karen to break their celibacy vow to get out of going to the party. He goes to see Tracy to tell her again to leave things alone, and gives her notice from Street Cars. Les and Kirk tag along with Ciaran, hoping to join Tracy's party.
