 Shirley, unaware that Buster is having an affair with Kathy, is furious when he pays off their acquitted son, Dean, with all their savings, but is later devastated when Buster leaves Walford without saying goodbye to her, whilst she is in the midst of helping Phil end his alcoholism.Mick suggests to Shirley that Buster had an affair with Denise, who is now heavily pregnant.However, when Shirley confronts Denise, Denise confesses she is expecting Phil's son, which is overheard by Sharon.