in may 2006, norris, blanche and emily gossip in the kabin about rita and archie. rita overhears. norris makes it clear to archie he doesn't approve of him taking rita out. rita and audrey are jealous of each other's friendship with archie. archie leaves but returns in october 2006. archie calls at ashley's house to sort out the paperwork for fred's funeral. archie takes audrey to the rovers. audrey tries to buy rita a drink but rita declines, still cold towards her. archie then leaves again.