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It’s Billy’s first day as manager at Coker & Sons.He’s still keen for Honey to work there too and is even considering asking Les if they can rent the flat above the parlour. Billy’s day doesn’t start well when he steps in rotten veg – the bins haven’t been collected for weeks and George Street stinks. Arriving at work, Billy’s surprised to find all the staff there, they’re all on the rota even though there’s no funeral.

Billy panics when he finds Mr Eastman, who’s wife’s body’s just been brought in, lying on the floor; he’s highly relieved to discover Mr Eastman’s fainted and isn’t dead. As he recovers, Billy consoles him, makes him drink tea and lets him talk about his wife. Jay’s impressed by Billy’s people skills and Billy’s confidence is boosted when Tom reveals that Les said he was leaving the business in good hands. Billy calls a staff meeting – making it clear to the staff he’s not a mug and if they amend the rota again there will be consequences.

As Jack, Honey and the Beavers clear up the overflowing rubbish, Honey admits to Jack that she doesn’t want to work at the funeral parlour or live above it. Overhearing, William chips in that he doesn’t want to live there either. Dennis passes on his bike and taunts William, dropping a snack wrapper at his feet. Later, Honey welcomes Billy home with cake and sparkling wine. They make a toast to their future, unaware that William’s miserable because of Dennis’ bullying.

It’s the day before Kim’s theory test but, when she comes in to the Minute Mart for a magazine, it’s clear she’s not revising. Kim discovers Jack’s taking bets on whether she’ll pass her driving test by Christmas. She’s hurt when she learns that Patrick and Vincent are in on the bet, even though they’re backing her to pass. Patrick buys a book about the Brontës from the charity shop for Denise. Kim heads to the Launderette with her Highway Code and Dot gives her some study tips. Later, Kim‘