Sharon is devastated to have lost the club and suspects that Vicki was behind the fire. When the police confirm that the fire was arson, her suspicions are further heightened and she is particularly dismayed to learn that the place was stocked with unlicensed drink and cigarettes.Meanwhile, Billy is stunned by Sam's lack of emotion about the fire when he himself is wracked with guilt and Kat finds herself in the position of playing nurse. Alfie, however, is not happy about who she is helping.Martin feels left out as Sonia starts college but she reassures him, in a very public way. Elsewhere, Paul receives a payoff to ease his guilt and ensure his silence.