Gail (Helen Worth) is beside herself as David (Jack P Shepherd) is led from the courtroom her worst fear has become a reality. As she arrives home Audrey (Sue Nicholls) attempts to distract her with birthday cards she's not in the mood to celebrate but doesn't argue when her friends come round to wish her a happy birthday. Meanwhile, in the Young Offenders Institute, David is introduced to his room-mate Graeme. Hes doesnt feel like making friends and uses his one phone call to ring Tina - who doesn't answer. Back at the house, Gail has been drowning her sorrows and as everyone sings Happy Birthday, she keeps one eye on the phone waiting for him to ring. How will they get through this ordeal? Over on the building site Jason (Ryan Thomas) is furious when he overhears Rick (Phil Corbitt) speaking about his girlfriend and daughter. Later, he breaks the news to a depressed Becky (Katherine Kelly) that Rick is virtually married with a kid. Rick turns up in the café later only to be met by a furious Becky who pours a cold cup of tea over his head, punches him to the floor and rams a cream cake in his face. Will Becky ever have any luck in love? Michelle (Kym Ryder) is upset when Ryan (Ben Thompson) refuses to go to Ireland with her and Alex (Dario Coates). Leanne (Jane Danson) is intrigued when Dan (Matthew Crompton) suggests she reopen the restaurant as a late night bar and is secretly relieved when she runs the idea past Paul (Tom Hudson) and he insists hes not interested in going back into business with her. Does Paul have other plans?Jerry (Michael Starke) makes Darryl (Jonathan Dixon) sit through a formal interview for his old job. He eventually offers him the position but claims that now hes a proper employee he expects him to be punctual and hard working. This episode is written by Simon Crowther, produced by Steve Frost and directed by Tim O'Mara.