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Mike tries to stop the Spanish deal but the sale has already gone through. Maurice accuses Dawn of being in league with Robert to fleece him of all his money. She is upset and packs her stuff, leaving him. Dawn begs Robert boy the land back off Mike but he refuses. Ken asks Wendy for more time before he tells Deirdre about them. Maurice tells Deirdre Ken is never in the Recorder office and rumour has it that the paper is sinking. Deirdre asks Ken if he's having an affair. He is defensive and make her break down and apologise for doubting him. Eddie explains to Tina that he is not married to Jamie's mother and is a one parent family, which seems to put Tina's mind at ease. Maurice refuses to take Alan back on at the site. Eddie has to stop Alan from Hitting Maurice. The residents turn on Alan in the Rovers. He threatens them with a broke bottle as they advance on him. The break up when they discover the police are digging up the building site, looking for Rita's body.