The episode opens in Roy's Rolls, where Toyah is labouring alone (Roy is off sick and Vera can't work until the afternoon) while the love-lorn Sam hovers at the counter wanting to talk to her. All Toyah wants is to get home, write the two essays she has for college and get to bed. The doleful Sam becomes even more doleful... Karl arrives to talk to Tyrone. He has another job for him, and Tyrone agrees, since Kevin will be away from the garage in the afternoon.

Duggie calls into the Corner Shop for some pain-killers - he has a hangover. Sunita goes to fetch some for him, while Duggie takes the opportunity to ask Deirdre's advice about plans he has to whisk Sunita off for a romantic weekend. Sam is there, waiting to be served, and overhears...

Steve is helping Shelley to move her many bits and bobs to Peter's flat. Peter arrives and Steve is just about to drive off when he's approached by Duggie, who wants a phone number from him. Karen, in the background some way off, sees their conversation and concludes (wrongly!) that Steve is going to buy one of Duggie's luxury flats, which she's been pushing for. Steve drives off. Karen offers to help Shelley with her stuff, but her offer is declined. However, Karen does happen to mention that she and Steve are moving soon to a luxury flat, before she goes on her merry way.

In the Corner Shop, Deirdre tries to wheedle some information from Sunita about where she'd really love to go for some imaginary romantic weekend. Sunita has guessed that Duggie has put Deirdre up to this and admits that she loves Blackpool with its Pleasure Beach.

Shelley and Peter have her belongings in the flat, which looks like a bit of a tip. She wonders if she and Peter's relationship will work out, but Peter assures her that it will. Peter wants to celebrate her moving in, but Shelley orders him to go to work - she'll be there for him later, every day and night.

In the cafe, Richard and Duggie meet up, the latter still suffering while the former looks chirpy, and anxious to advise his friend about investments. Duggie thinks his money is safe enough where it is. Sam talks to Tyrone about his problems with Toyah - what can he do to win back her affection? Tyrone advises him to do something special for her and the hapless Sam seems happy to listen to Tyrone!

In the Kabin, Rita asks Karen if she's managed to find a flat, just as Vikram appears. Karen preens herself and divulges that she and Steve are moving to one of Duggie's luxury flats - the best one - and she'll have to shop now for furniture. Karen leaves, all smiles. Vikram asks Rita if she's having a party to celebrate the departure of the 'couple from Hell', but Rita wishes them well. Vikram, for his part, wishes Steve all the best - he needs it, with a wife like Karen.

Back in the cafe, Sam tries to talk Toyah into a short break; his treat. Toyah sees so many pressures on her at the moment - her Mum, Les and college - so she's not interested. The ever-doleful Sam now looks clinically depressed.

Tyrone is locking-up the garage when Karl appears and hands him a few extra pounds for his work. Karl wants an extra small favour from Tyrone, in the form of an MOT certificate. Tyrone at first refuses, but Karl puts the pressure on - they're mates, eh, and he doesn't like to be let down.

In the Rovers, Sam receives some advice about women from Vikram, who also advises Steve that he's a mug, buying a luxury flat for Karen. Steve cannot imagine why Karen has been telling everyone about their imminent move, as he's made it clear to her that they can't afford it. Peter thanks Eve for her help in getting Shelley to move in with him. Eve will be the first to receive an invitation to their house-warming party. Karen comes into the pub and joins the little group of Steve, Vikram, Tyrone and Sam. Steve wants an immediate 'word' with her, but she won't listen to him as she's convinced that she'll soon be moving to a luxury flat. Steve goes off on an errand, while Karen sets up the drinks.

Deirdre eventually catches up with Duggie and tells him what Sunita's wishes are - bright lights. Vegas? Ibiza? South of France? No - Blackpool!! Duggie rushes off and calls a pal on his mobile; his pal has a little cottage in Ireland, ideal for a romantic weekend. Rita passes, and Deirdre tells her that she'll never help anyone again, for this advice she's given is going to end in disaster.

Back in the Rovers, Duggie has booked the cottage. He meets Shelley and expresses his sadness that she's moved in with Peter. Shelley pleads with him to give Peter a chance, for she's happy. Peter comes back and the happy couple go home, but not without issuing an invitation to Duggie to their flat-warming, which Duggie accepts. Karen brings a tray of drinks to the table. Where's Steve? Vikram is glad to see her, as he is getting depressed about the miserable pair he's sitting with - Sam and Tyrone. Karen is very happy.

Back to Peter's flat, where Shelley has effected a transformation. Peter is delighted.

In the Rovers again, Deirdre warns Duggie about his ill-chosen venue for a romantic weekend with Sunita - is there a theme-park in the vicinity? Steve reappears and tells Karen that he's finalised their plan to move. Karen insists that they go right away to see their new flat - the Rovers will no more be their local, she crows!

In Duggie's flat, he tells Sunita about the little cottage in Ireland and then admits that they're off to romantic Blackpool in a few weeks, thanks to Deirdre's telling him about the crazy woman he's involved with.

Outside, Steve tells Karen that he can't afford one of Duggie's new flats, but he's bought a house. Karen is delighted, and insists they go to see it immediately.

Sam follows Toyah home and pleads with her to tell him what is wrong. She complies with his request - she is fed-up with Sam's following her around like a lost puppy and she slams the door in his face.

Steve, as Karen requested, drives her to their new house and stops outside number 11, his Mum's previous house which she was trying to sell. Karen explodes in anger and claims that she'd rather 'kip on the streets' as stay in that house.

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Rita overhears an argument between Steve and Karen. It is so loud that most of the street can hear it as well.

Sam confides in Tyrone that he is having a problem with Toyah. He likens her to a car, where if a part is broken you can fix it. However he does not know how to handle her. [An amusing bit in this scene is when he likens her to the car, her refers to reliable cars such as Vauxhall, Ford, - a couple of other brands to keep the lawyers happy! but didn't mention .. Toyota !!!!!]

Karl the crooked car dealer comes round to see Tyrone. He wants a job done as an emergency. He threatens Tyrone and he therefore agrees to do it.

In the Kabin they are all talking about the row. Rita says she will go up to see them.

They are arguing about the house. Karen had her heart set on one of Duggie's luxury flats, but Steve wants to move into no.11 (his mother's old house). As Rita arrives Steve storms out. Rita finds Karen crying.

Vik goes round to pick up Hazel only to find that her husband is coming as well.

Rita offers sympathy to Karen. She thinks that her marriage is a joke. Rita tells her that a bit of fire in a marriage can be good. Rita encourages her to take a look at no.11, it will be better than a small flat they have now. She suggests that Karen should ask for it to be decorated to her taste, so that Steve has won entirely.

Hazel manages to tell Vik that she will call him during the week. He tells her not to bother, he doesn't want to get involved with deceipt.

The girls in the factory want to know what the row was all about. She tells them that it was not a row but a lovers tiff over the number of bathrooms they are going to have in their new house.

Deidre and Sunita are talking about relationships, and how they can waste their time on them. Toyah says she wonders if they are always right. She asks whether Ken is right for Deidre. Deidre says she thinks he is. Toyah thinks Sam is not right for her.

Sam tells Tyrone he wants to see Toyah. Tyrone lets him go while he locks up, and Karl arrives. Tyrone then gives him a blank MOT certificate (a test of car's roadworthiness).

Steve comes home to a greetings from Karen. She tells Steve what she wants in their new house. Steve is surprised at the change of attitude. He tells her that as she was so adamant she didn't want it he has re-rented it to Eileen. She is very angry to put it mildly!

Sam comes round to see Toyah. She says she is busy cleaning the cafe later. Sam offers to help.

Karen tells Fizz that her and Steve are staying on at the flat. She explains that Rita has had a couple of turns, and not been well, and she says she is staying on for Rita's safety.

Duggie and Sunita discuss Shelley. Of course he then walks straight into a trap by describing his feelings for her.

Rita comes into the Rovers and Fizz calls over and asks her about her turn. Rita is surprised but as Fizz continues to say that Karen told her, she carries on with the story to Karen, and how she is looking forward to Karen looking after her overnight.

Sam arrives at the cafe. Most of the work has been doen. Toyah wants to talk to Sam. She wants to finish their relationship. She tells him he is like a puppy, he would be pleased to be with anyone. She says she really doesn't feel anything for him. She says she wants more life in him. Sam leaves in tears.

It is me again tomorrow with an hour special, which means those of you in Canada who are having your programme suspended for the Olympics will unfortunately fall even further behind.

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As I said last night we had an hour long episode tonight. Those of you across the pond will probably catch up with us around xmas day!! LOL

Les is chatting with Sam saying that he is surprised, and in view of all that he had done for her, he shouldn't just accept that that Toyah has dumped him.

Sunita and Duggie look across the Street at each other - daggers drawn!

Richard wants to go and look at the house again. Duggie is not happy that he is continually watching the men at work. When Richard leaves, Duggie rings through the foreman to tell him to get the men looking busy.

Shelley invites Toyah and Sam, Roy and Hayley to her housewarming party. Toyah says she has split from Sam but would come. Roy declines for himself and Hayley explaining that parties aren't "their thing".

Richard arrives at the house. There seems to be work going on. He sees the foreman who explains that a lot work needs to be done. Richard is very suspicious. A lot of the fittings have been taken apart.

Shelley tells Peter, in the pub, that Toyah and Sam have split up. Peter goes over to Sam and invites him to the party. Shelley tells Peter that Toyah has already accepted an invitation.

Vik, Bobbie, Steve and Karen all try to give Sam advice on how to handle Toyah.

Les talks to Toyah and tells her to think again before dumping Sam.

Hayley is annoyed that Roy has turned down the invitation to the party. She wants to go.

Richard tells Gail that he thinks they are gutting the house unnecessarily. However he is not sure if he is right. He says he will go tonight when nobody is around to have a good look around.

Les tells Sam that Toyah does want him. He ought do something spectacular and spontaneous.

Blanche tells Eve that in her day women waited for the men to propose before moving into their houses.

Duggie apologies to Sunita. He says he's a good friend to Shelley and nothing more. She thinks he is jealous of Peter and Shelley.

Hayley buys Roy a "loud" (mauve striped) shirt for the party. Roy looks a bit perplexed.

People arrive at the party. Toyah tells Peter not to worry about Sam. He has as much right to be at the party as she has.

Gail arrives at the pub. Audrey asks where Richard is. She says he had a couple of things to do, but would be along later. Duggie is standing next to her listening.

Shelley explains to Sunita why Duggie hates Peter. She says he was fiddling the whisky while working in the pub, and Duggie got caught by the weights and measures.

Richard goes round to the house. He has a look around. Then Duggie comes in. He asks Richard what he is doing there, Richard says the same thing to him. Richard accuses Duggie of the work not being up to scratch. He says he has spoken to other builders and they think things may not be progressing quickly enough. Richard accuses Duggie of doing the work on the cheap.

Sam tells Bobbie that he is trying to pluck up courage to talk to Toyah. She says she is waiting. He eventually plucks up the courage to go over and then blurts out that he wants to marry her. The party goes quiet. She says no, in no uncertain terms. She wants to know why he thinks that she would want him. She just wants him to leave her alone.

Richard says he has been to an Architectural Society about the house and they said that some of the stuff dug up would be worth a fortune. Richard tells Duggie that he wants him out, and sacks him. Duggie then falls through a bannister down the stairs.

Richard goes down to him to see what has happened. He gets no response from him. Then he searches his pockets for his keys, and drives off.

Eve tells Blanche that the Rovers is like a morgue because everyone is at the party. Blanche says that she shouldn't mention the morgue, it is too upsetting for her.

Sam follows Toyah. She tells him to go away. She tells him there is no future for them.

Blanche then thinks it may help to talk about unhappy memories. She says it is 39 years to the day that her husband was killed in a road accident. Deidre, aged 7 at the time, saw the whole thing, it obviously had a lasting effect on her, which shows by her choice of husbands. She considers Ken is a surrogate father to her.

Richard is running around the streets trying not to be seen. He goes into Diggers flat.

Roy and Hayley arrive at the party. Karen teases him about the shirt.

Richard gains entry to Duggie's flat. The alarm goes off. He notes the date on a trophy near the alarm, and puts that into the alarm, and it turns it off.

Sunita goes to look for Duggie. She sees a light on in his flat and goes up and knocks on the door. Richard is inside being quiet. She calls him, there is no response, so eventually she goes away and back to the party. Shelley tells her that he doesn't play games like not answering the door. Unless she heard him inside he must either not be there or dead.

Vik tells Steve he is staying clear of Hazel since he met her husband.

Richard returns to the house. He hears Duggie's mobile phone ringing. He puts the keys back into his pocket.

Everyone at the party persuades Roy to dance, and when he does it is to great cheers.

Richard meets Sam in the street. He seems depressed, so he brings him into the pub. Sam decides to go home. He explains his lateness because he met Sam who looked lonely. Audrey and Gail think that it was a very nice thing to do.

Richard says before he goes to the party he wants to ring Duggie. He rings his mobile and speaks to the voice mail to leave a message for him.

Back at the party, Sunita is still trying to contact Duggie. His mobile rings and rings (spot the inconsistency!!)

Phew!

Martin Rosen

Written by: Julie Gearey Directed by: David Kester

Tonight's episode started in number 8, with David running down stairs to ask his mum where his trainers are for football and for 25 to go on a school trip, Gail tells him that his trainers are probabley in the bag where he left them and he can not have 25 as she has not been to the bank yet and he tells her it is due today or he looses his place and Gail says tough. To gail's astonishment he then goes and tells Richard the same and Richard asks how much he needs and gives him 25 and David tells him he is top. Gail then apologizes and says he might need a black coffee as he must have had a lot to drink at the party last night and Richard tells her he did not sleep very well last night as he has indigestion, Gail then asks if he is going to the conversion and Richard tells her that he is waiting till the builders get there then he will go and Gail says not so keen to go this morning and she tells him to let Douggie do it for once and don't forget to ask him where all the stuff went. David then comes down and asks Richard if he is off to his big house and Richard tells him yes and David tells him he is like changing rooms and can he come, Richard says that is not a good idea and Gail reminds him that it is a school day and he asks if he can go but gail says no and he better go or he is going to be late. Gail then asks if she can go and Richard says if she wants and she tells him she will just get her jacket as she is not on till this afternoon.

On the factory steps, the girls are having a laugh and Karen asks Fizz how they got on in the hospital lottery, Fizz tells her that they not have one number and Karen tells them that she had it all worked out and Bobbi and hayley ask her what and she says she is going to go to Mirabella and live in one of those posh apartments Hayley then tells her that it must be quite frightening and they are surprised and Fizz says do you want a bet.

Over at the conversion in Crimere Street, Richard sounds upset and Gail ass if something is wrong and Richard tells her no he just thought the builders would be here and then Gail notices Douggie's car and says that he is keen and she tells him that he can manage without him. Gail tells Richard she likes it and Richard tells her it has lots of potensional and she tells him it is nice to see what he has been up to.

Up in Sheffield at Janice's flat, Toyah is waiting at the door and Janice welcomes her in and asks her what she is doing there again and Toyah tells her that she wanted to see her and wanted someone to talk to, Janice is a bit surprised and asks what the matter is Toyah tells her about slitting up with Sam and also she does not know if she has made the right decision Janice tells her they will sort it.

Back at the house on Crimere street, Richard and Gail enter and Gail tells him it is a bit of a mess, Richard tells her there is a lot to do and she tells him she is trying to imagine what it will look like when it is finished, Gail then asks him what is through one of the doors and Richard tells her he better just check that the floor boards are back down, Richard then shouts oh no and tells Gail not to come in and then she bursts in to find Douggie lying on the floor, Richard then tells Gail he had better get an ambulance but she says it is too late and to get the police as he has been dead for a long time.

In the corner shop, Deirdree is telling Suntia that Douggie is probably just avoiding her to make a point and tells her she should see Ken when they have fallen out he is like a three year old who has lost his lolly pop. Tyrone then buys a jar of coffee but is interrupted by Karl who has come to see about another five MOT certificates and he will leave him in peace, Tyrone tells him no and he tells him to think about it.

Back at Crimere Street, The police and forensics team are there to deal with the body, then the builder turns and asks Richard if they have been broken into he then notices a body getting wheeled out and asks he it is, Richard and gail who are both shocked tell them it is Douggie as he has had an accident and died, the police were asking Richard and Gail how they found and Richard told them that he was showing his fiance round the house and the policeman said it can not have been very present, but if they would mind hanging around to give proper statements.

INTERVAL

In the Cafe, Roy is telling Les that he was dancing at a party last night and Les can not get over it, Richard then comes in with Gail and orders two teas extra strong and Roy asks if everything is all right and Richard tells him no and then Gail says you may as well tell them,. Richard then makes an announcement about Douggie's death and Roy is very shocked and asks how it happened Richard tells him that he may have had a fall and then Gail says Suntia someone will have to tell her and Richard tells he will do it.

Back in the corner shop, Suntia serves Shelley some pain killers and tells Suntia she should maybe get some for Blanche and Deirdree is surprised, Shelley then asks if Suntia has heard from Douggie yet and she says no she has not. Richard then come in and asks if he can have a word with Suntia in private she is surprised and goes through the back with Richard. Richard then tells her he is not very sure how to tell her and Suntia asks what and he tells her that Douggie has had an accident and Suntia asks if he is in hospital and in the end she works out that he is dead after Richard's long Silence she can not get over it.

Back in the Cafe, Tyrone is giving something to eat when Karl comes in and Tyrone asks him to leave him alone and then he asks if he has the MOT certificates and Tyrone tells him he can not do it any more and then Karl tells him he may just have little chat with Kevin about what he did the other day, he then gets a bit nasty and tells him to have them by lunchtime in the cafe.

In the Rovers, Gail has just told Eve about Douggie's death and her or Betty can't get over it and Betty tells gail it must have been a terrible shock and Gail tells her it was not very nice at all and Gail tells them that she does not think she has felt so useless in all her life. Shelley then enters crying after hearing the news about Douggie and Eve offers her condolences, she tells Betty to get Shelley a brandy right now.

Back in the corner shop, Suntia is still also crying over his death and she tells Deirdree that she has heard her about the things she has been saying about him, Deirdree then tries to console her and tells her that there was nothing she could have done to save Douggie. Suntia tells Deirdree she can not bare it and then Deirdree tells her she is going to ring Dev and close the shop and take Suntia home.

Back in the Cafe, Karl meets Tyrone who hands him an envelope with five MOT certificates in it, Karl then thanks him but Tyrone tells him it is the last time he does it as he can not do it. Karl tells him that is what they all say.

Back in Janice's flat in Sheffield, Toyah thanks Janice for listening and apologizes in case she went on a bit about Sam, Janice tells her she was not going on and that is what she is there for. Toyah then tells her she feels a bit better now and Janice says she will and tells her she knows what it feels like to be trapped and she is very brave but Toyah says she is not brave. Janice then asks her what time her train is and Toyah tells her every hour and janice offers to call her a cab to the station, then Toyah asks if she can stay the night and janice tells her no problem as she does not fancy going back yet.

Back in the Rovers, Betty asks Suntia if she can get her anything but Suntia tells her no she is all right then Deirdree asks her if she would like to go home, but Suntia tells her she thought it would be better with people around her but everywhere she looks she keeps seeing him. Deirdree then tells her she made Douggie very happy and tells her to think about that, Peter then comes in looking for Shelley and Betty tells him she is in the back and he asks if she is all right but Betty tells him she has had a bit of a shock as Douggie has had an accident and Peter says did he trip over his ego. Deirdree then makes him aware that he was found dead this morning and he was very sorry. Over at the bar, the factory girls are chatting about the lottery and Karen notices they have two numbers and Bobbi asks Fizz for the ticket and she tells them she has thrown it away and Hayley tells them all that no one really wins these things and karen tells her they do.

Back at number 8, David comes in telling his mum if she had let him go to the house today he would have got involved in all the action, but gail tells him there was no action and she gives David a row and tells him to think about what he is saying before he opens his mouth. Richard then walks and says hi and asks Gail how long he has been sleeping and she says about two hours and she was just about to wake him for something to eat. Richard declines the offer and tells her that he wants to go home and Gail asks him if that is a good idea and he says yes and leaves.

Back in the back room of the Rovers, Shelley is still crying and Eve asks peter how she is doing and Peter tells her he does not know as she would not talk to him when he tried. Eve tells him to try again he does and tells Shelley not to upset herself like this, but Shelley tells him of course she is upset and asks him why it always happens to her and he says he does not know and Shelley tells him she does not know what to do without Douggie and peter tells her she has him now.

Out on the Street, Richard is making his way back to his car and he counts Douggie's money, on the way out of the street he stops and puts the plastic bag in a bin and drives off with the money.

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In Roy's Rolls, Fiz is showing-off her new real gold necklace, which Tyrone bought her, to Vera, who remains unimpressed. Hayley says she likes it but then, says Fiz, Hayley has taste. Steve tells Vik that his 'fancy woman' has been on the phone for a taxi that afternoon, but Vik doesn't want to know. Steve wonders about picking her up and is warned by Vik that there may be a husband as well. Before leaving for work, Fiz flashes her necklace to Audrey and Maria. Audrey confides to Maria that she's glad Richard was there to support Gail when the body of Duggie was found.

At Gail's house, Richard expresses his remorse about Duggie's death, but Gail assures him that, while he obviously doesn't want to speak ill of the dead, it was all a tragic accident, although Duggie had cut corners on the flat-refurbishing contract. Gail advises Richard just to tell the truth to the police... Richard looks suitably remorseful.

In the factory, Karen is suspicious of Fiz's new expensive jewellery - did Tyrone buy the necklace for her, or was it them?

In the Corner Shop, Sam asks Sunita how she is and she admits that she's so upset, but is trying to hide her grief. Sunita tells Sam that they were 'an odd couple' but Sam doesn't see it that way. The ever-diplomatic Les arrives for cigarettes, jumps the queue and tells Sam to forget about Toyah and concentrate on the countless beautiful girls in the world - and nods in Sunita's direction. Shelley arrives, concerned about how Duggie's flat is to be emptied. She and Sunita agree to complete the sad task together.

A police officer is talking to Richard and Gail about Duggie's death. Had Duggie any enemies? Why had he been in the flats the previous evening? Richard reluctantly admits that Duggie did cut corners on the conversion and that Duggie's least concern was the matter of safety. The police seem to have concluded that the incident was just a tragic accident.

In their shared flat, Peter asks Shelley why she has to get involved in tidying Duggie's effects; is there no family? Yes, he has a son, who works as a hairdresser on a cruise ship and Sunita has already e-mailed him. Can Peter be jealous?

In the garage, Sam tells Tyrone that he doesn't understand women. Kevin appears, collects his mug of tea and moans about all the paperwork he has to catch up on. Sam spies Toyah and rushes off to tell her just how rotten she has been to him - good riddance.

In the Rovers, Sunita tells Shelley that she's had a reply from Duggie's son, who says he'll be grateful if they could empty Duggie's flat. Shelley gives her opinion that his son didn't care about his Dad. Karen is still suspicious about Fiz's being in the money just now and tells Bobbi and Hayley that she thinks Fiz had a winning ticket in the hospital lottery and pocketed the cash - 5,000 pounds. Fiz, she says, will not get away with this scam...

In the garage, Tyrone eventually admits his theft of blank MOT certificates to Fiz, who doesn't see any harm in what he's done. Tyrone is plagued with guilt. Sam and Kevin go off to the pub for lunch.

Back in the Rovers, Kevin and Sam have a pint and Les tells Sam to forget about Toyah. Karen is still seething about the alleged rip-off and makes her feelings plain to Bobbi and Hayley, just as Fiz appears. Karen wastes no time in accusing Fiz of ripping them off, which Fiz flatly denies and storms off. Hayley does warn Karen that there is no proof...

Sunita and Shelley have just arrived in Duggie's flat when they are startled by a knock at the door - Richard. He excuses his intrusion, but he explains that Duggie and he had been in business together and he needs plans and papers that Duggie had. Sunita asks Richard's advice: apparently, Duggie had told her that he had money stashed away in the flat and, if they find it, or any valuables, what should they do? Richard advises them to hand over any money or valuables to Duggie's solicitor; only right and proper...

In the cafe, Les sits down with Toyah and he tells her about Sam's being miserable. Toyah explains that she's not going to get back with Sam just to put a smile on his face. Les departs.

In the factory, Fiz tries to persuade Hayley of her innocence in the alleged scam, but it's obvious that even Hayley has doubts. Fiz then finds Karen going through her bag and finding a lot of cash (the residue of the money Karl paid to Tyrone for the blank MOT certificates) and a fight ensues, only to be broken up by Hayley. Karen warns Fiz that she'll not get away with this...

Toyah phones her Mum, Janice. They both pour out their problems to each other. Maybe it's time for Janice to come back to be with her daughter?

In the Rovers, Audrey and Maria arrive for a drink. Tyrone approaches Maria - he wants to speak to her. Steve regales Vik about his having collected Hazel that afternoon. Vik appears disinterested. Tyrone admits to Maria what he's done and she tells him, in no uncertain fashion, how stupid he's been. Audrey planks her drink down and rushes off to see how her daughter, Gail, is coping. Tyrone looks, and feels, so guilty.

Audrey arrives at Gail's, all concerned about how she's feeling, just as Richard arrives. Audrey tells Richard that, while she hasn't been very welcoming to him, she's now so pleased that Gail has him by her side in this trying period of her life.

Back in the Rovers, Fiz joins the guilt-ridden Tyrone, and tells him of the horrible day she's had. Peter wants to know how Shelley got on at Duggie's flat; not much TLC there! Sam is at the bar and Toyah arrives. Both apologise to each other and agree to remain friends. Fiz again complains to Tyrone about how she's being treated at the factory and Tyrone goes off to sort the mess out. Maria seems to be enjoying Fiz's discomfiture.

In the garage, Tyrone has confessed his theft to Kevin who, understandably, is incensed at what Tyrone has done, all for a few hundred pounds. Tyrone apologises, but to no avail - Kevin fires him and never wants to see him again...

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The girls at Underworld are still not talking to Fizz. They presume that she has stolen their lottery winnings.

Kevin tells Sam that Tyrone will not be coming back after having fiddled the VAT certificates.

Sarah and David tell Gail that Richard is looking very depressed. She explains that he and Duggie as well as being business partners were friends. They decide to go out for the day to Blackpool.

Tyrone offers to to the factory with Fizz to tell the truth about the money. She says that it would be no use they wouldn't believe him.

Molly tells Vera about Tyrone's sacking. She didn't know. Tyrone tells Fizz he is going to see Kevin about getting his job back.

Ken and Deidre go round to Shelley and Peter's for dinner. She is very depressed, saying that Duggie had nothing to show for his life. Deidre tells Shelley that he had some very good friends, her and Sunita.

Janice returns to the Street. She said there really was no point in moving away.

Tyrone goes to see Kevin. Kevin asks him if he had thought what would happen if someone was killed in one of the dodgy cars. He says there is no chance he will get his job back.

Peter makes an inopportune mark at the dinner party about Duggie. This makes Shelley very upset.

Toyah is pleased that her mother is back.

Fizz says she will not go back to Underworld. She can get a job as a cleaner in Cornwall, like a friend she knows. Vera reminds Tyrone that Judy Mallett died in a dodgy car.

Fizz is clearing her locker at work. Hayley is her only supporter in the factory. Hayley tells her if she leaves the others will automatically presume she is guilty.

Shelley apologises to Ken and Deidre for not being very good company that evening. Ken considers her an "honorary" Barlow. Peter wonders about Shelley and Duggie's relationship. She says she never fancied him She considered Duggie more like a father than lover.

Sam asks what is going to happen about Karl. Kevin says that he will tell him straight there is no more because Tyrone has been sacked.

The girls from Underworld meet up with Janice. They explain to her that Fizz has taken their £5000.

Vera comes to see Kevin. Then Karl arrives as well. Kevin tries to persuade Vera to go but she doesn't when she realise it was Karl who was responsible for Tyrone losing his job. When Kevin tells Karl to leave he doesn't respond very easily to his threats.

Emily seesy Tyrone moving stuff into the car. He says they are moving stuff for Jack and Vera. Fizz puts on her jacket and pulls out from one of the pockets - the lottery ticket.

Janice says she is looking for a flat to stay. She tells Janice that if she has found one, to make sure it is big enough for both of them.

Fizz goes into the Rovers are orders champagne. She then puts the lottery ticket on the table and tells the girls to pay for it. Karen queries who were they expected to believe. Fizz wonders if this is an apology.

Tyrone asks about Cornwall. Fizz says they will stay as everything is ok now.

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Gail comes down early to find Richard already up and looking very worried. He says he still needs to work out what to do about the house and the builders.

Bobbie asks Vik what work he has to do. He says nothing special. Les comes along and says that his arm is better and that he can drive now.

Peter, Mike and Ken are sorrowful as they remember that it is the first anniversary of Susan's death.

Mike sympathises with Richard about Duggie. Richard believes that he is insinuating that there is something more to Duggie's death than an accident.

Janices asks Mike for her old job back again. He tells her that she can start again straight away, however she says she needs to sort out somewhere to live first. Mike remarks that she has just got her job back, and now wants time off.

Gail confides in Matt that Richard is not sleeping. He suggests that he ought to try a hot bath and a warm drink.

Shelley and Sunita reminisce about the party at Duggie's a few days earlier.

Les sees Janice in the pub. She says she will be working for Mike Baldwin again. He tells Toyah that now her mum is back, he doesn't mind if she wants to see her 2 or 3 times a week.

The foreman comes round to see Richard. He suggests that he contacts Steve McDonald to be the new "gaffer".

Steve tells Vik that Hazel wants picking up. It leaves Vik wondering what to do.

Richard introduces himself to Steve and explains the job to him. Steve tells him he is not in the trade anymore and is not intersted in the job.

Shelley says that she wishes everybody would stop talking about the house. It is depressing her.

Karen thinks Steve ought to have taken the job. He says no. He has a gut feeling about the job.

Vik asks Steve if he would take Hazel. He says he won't, so Vik asks another driver over the radio.

Charlie meets Matt at the surgery. She tells him that there is another place available on the skiing trip and was he interested. He is overjoyed.

Shelley comes home to Peter. The room is full of smoke. He apologises to her that he was short with her. It was because it was "the day".

Gail catches Richard throwing food away. He says he has lost his appetite. She says that she has discussed him with Matt. Richard then loses his temperand says not to talk to him. He just wants to be left alone.

Janice is looking in the paper for homes to let. Les sees her and suggest she looks for a one bed flat.

Tryone asks for a reference from Kevin. He says that he won't. HOwever Molly who is there, persuades him to change his mind.

Shelly and Peter are talking about their memories, their previous boy and girlriends.

Richad apologises to Gail. He says he will get on top of things once they are married. The phone rings, Gail answers it. Then tells Richard it was the police. They want them to be present at the inquest.

Apologies for any incoheriences and spelling erros. It is late a night and I am very tired!!

Martin Rosen

Written By: Mark Wadlow Directed by Ian Bevitt

Tonights episode began in Number 8, Where Ritchard has just come off the phone all wound up as he can not find a builder to finish the convertion, Gail asks if he is all right and he explains and apologises to the children who are having breakfast, Richard then tells them all that the uilders he talks to laugh at him as if he is being funny. Gail tells him that she would not think they would be so busy this time of year, but Richard tells her that they are if they are any good. He then asks Gail what can he do and she seggests doingh it himself but Richard tells her that he does not know what needs doing when and he has Douggies inquest and Gail tells him it wont take long as Briens did not. David then asks if they will cut him up but Sarah tells him not to be stupid and Richard tells him that is the post Mortom and this is an inquest, but Gail tells him there would have been a post mortom after thge circumstances and Richard is shocked and asks if he will have to give evedence and Gail says yes.

Over at number 1, Ken is reading the morning paper then tells Blanche and Deirdree that he is thinking of going back into suply teaching as Charlie asked him if he would consider it. Blanche thinks it is a great idea but Deirdree says she is not so sure as she thought he was passed teaching he has been out of it for a good few years and going back into the classroom could be hard. Ken says it was a silly idea and he should never have mentioned it.

Over at Streetcars, Steve is telling Vic that if he goes round to Hazsils in the middle of the day she will have him up the stairs and then Vic asks him do you think i am not fickal as he is hovering out his cab and Steve says when it is offered to him on as a plate. Vic then tells him that nothing will happen as he wont let it as he is going to end it with her as it feels wrong. Steve then tells him it is a tricky situation and to let her down gently he then goes on to say that tell her he is still avalable for Airport or Theatre bookings.

Back at number 1, Blanche is telling Deirdree that she does not show any interest towords Ken and never give him any incouragement. Deirdree then tells her that they are all right the way they are, Blanche then tells her that she is more romantic than Deirdree and she is 67 years old, she then asks if she has a card for tomorrow and Deirdree asks why and Blanche tells her Valentines day and Deirdree tells her they are passed all that and Blanche tells her it is all too much effort and it is no wonder he nearly went off with Antia.

In the Cafe, Richard asks Steve again if he would consider taking over the house, but Steve tells him that he has his own business to run but Karen tells him that all he does is sit around all day and tells Richard he will do it. Steve then tells him ok as he will not get any rest until he does take a look. Richard tells him he has the inquest in half an hour and hands him the set of spare keys and tells him all he needs to do is be an consultant and tell the builders what to do.

In the Kabbin, Blanche is picking a Valentine card I wonder who for, when she goes over Rita asks Blanche if she should write the address in the envelope to disgise the hand writing but Blanche tells her no as then she would know who it was for and Rita says "they say romance is dead", but Blanche tells her not dead it may just need some resusation. Norris comes into the shop with the newspapers followed by Tyrone who is trying to grab one from him, Norris tells him to wait and not to snatch but Tyrone tells him he has to be quick or all the job pages go. Norris then asks if he has parted company with Kevin and Tyrone tells him yes he has.

Outside the Kabin, Tyrone is reading an advert for a mechanic when Kevin comes round from the garage and tells him "oh good the adverts in then", Tyrone asks him about his reference but Kevin tells him he will get round to it but he is very busy and it is a bad time but he will do it.

Back in the Kabbin, Deirdree is now looking at the Valentines cards, when Rita comes over to tell her that Blanche was in earlier looking Diedree tells her she thinks I wont buy Ken one. Rita then asks if Blanche was playing cupid but Deirdree tells her silly beggers more like. Rita tells her she thought it was only kids who baught cards.

In the Rovers, Gail and Richard have just come back from the inquest and both Eve and Shelley ask how it all went, Gail tells them it was accidental death and they are all glad but Eve tells them it is still a tragady, Ritchard tells them all that if he had been there he fells he could have done something to help him. Shelley then asks if he wants a brandy and Richard says yes. Steve then comes in and tells janice and Toyah that he has found them a flat and he tells them it is really handy for both their workplaces and is just round the corner. Janice asks if it is empty and Steve tells her it is Douggie's old flat Janice is a bit unsure as it is so close to Les. Steve then asks Richard for a word and tells him yes he does think he can manage to look after the house but on one condition that him and Karen get first option to buy one when the work is complete at 10% below valueation. Ritchard tells him 5% but Steve says 7% and he has a deal so Richard agrees and they go off to talk money. Shelley tells Eve that Richard has got over the inquest quickly, but Eve does tell her that he did not know him as well as she did.

Over at the Garage, Molly is coming to see Kevin as she hears him turn business away as he is too busy and it is daft, she says no responce from the advert then and Kevin tells her no and she tells him to give it time but he tells her he can not cope, Molly then telks him she came to see if he wanted a spot of lunch but the anserwer will be no. Kevin then asks her if she could give him a hand but Molly tells him she knows nothing about cars and he asks her if she would write Tyrone's reference she also says she can't do that. Kevin tells she can if he tells her what to put in it.

Over at Hazil Wildings house, Vic arrives and tells Steve he will be back in a few minuties but steve tells him a few hours and that she will have him up the stairs quick than he can say "Rodger Rodger" and Vic asks him to stop bradcasting his privite life over the radio. When Hazil anserwers the door she does invite Vic in but he tells her that is not such a good idea but he does end up going in.

INTERVAL

Back at Hazil Wildings house, Vic asks if her husband is out and she tells him he will be back around 5pm and offers him a cup of coffee. She tells him she knows how it must look her pestering him to come round but Vic tells her he would of come round eilier but? Vic then tells her that what they did the other week they should not make a habbit of it and Hazils asks him if he thinks she likes doing that and he says no, she also tells him that she has never done anything like that before. She dies tell him that she finds him very sexy but she does not know what came over her as she is very ordinary and down to earth and that he must think she is mad. Vic then tells her he does not understand and asks what she wants from him and she tells him nothing.

Back at the garage, Molly is asking Kevin what else to put in Tyrone's reference and tells him she has put that he has acheved level two of moderen epreticeship and is working very hard towords level three, Kevin tells her to put that he is a mind of infirmation on cars and Molly asks about his time keeping but Kevin tells her he is terible but he does make the time up. Molly then comes down to the shop floor and tells Kevin "If he is really this good can he let him go", and Kevin tells her he did do him, out of MOT's andf Molly tells him that he is turning work away and to imadgine if the reference was from somwone else.

Back at Hazils house, Vic tells her that he knows nothing about her bur then he tells her he knows she is married and she apologises for John getting into the cab but he ordered it and she did not know it was his firm, Vic tells her it does not matter but Hazil asks him if he had done it deliveritly that she was living dangeriously but Vic tells her no, but he tells her that he does not want to get mixed up with a married women. She tells him she does not want to get involved with anyone. Vic tells her he can hardly believe she is the same women that only a few weeks ago was taring his cloths off. Vic tells her it is good that it was only a once off as he has a girlfriend and that he has never done anything like what they did in the hotel before either but does say it was good fun.

Back at number 8, Richard is adding up the figures for the house and Gail tells him he has cherred up and she is glad. Richard then tells her that Steve has taken a great weight off his mind and he suggests that they all go out for a meal and Gail says it is a great idea. Richard then tells her that he will have to go home stright after as he has no clean cloths, Gail tells him that it is a bit silly that he has to go from place to place all the time when he is practacally here all the time anyway. Richard tells Gail that it is not a great time to ask the kids as he has not been great company lately but Gail tells him that is why it is a perfect time. Ritchard then tells her that he is a bit worried what they might say and then he says what David might say.

Back at Hazel's, she asks Vic hpw long he has neen a cabbie for and Vic tells her two years nearly then she says he is not like most taxi drivers he seems quite posh and educated `and Vic tells her that he went to uni and studdied acountency for a few years. She tells him she has a son at Teeside university and Vic asks if he is the same age as him and he also tells her she does not look old enough as she looks fantasic. Vic then tells her he has a girlfriend in her 20's and she aks him if it is Serious and Vic tells her that Bobbi thinks it is and he just fells like he is drifting alongand that he can talk to her a lot easier as he can talk to Bobbi and it just feels like they have nothing in common. Hazel then says she is not being funny but John will be back soon and Vic tells her he should be going anyway.

Back at number 8, Gail and Richard are ready to tell the kids there plans and Richard says it is a bit like going to see the bank manager, Gail then asks David to turn the telly down as there is something they wont to decuss David is not happy about this, but both Sarah and david are happy when they know that Richard is moving in.

Back in the Rovers, Deirdree tells Ken that she feels she has been a bit hard on him about goiing back into teaching she just sees it as a step backwords, but Ken tells her pushing trolly's is a step backwords amd he tells her besides he did not give up teaching to as he did not enjpy it any more. Deirdree then asks if he is still keen on the idea and he tells her he has got five years till they pention him off and he wants to use his brain, Deirdree tells him he will be brillient at it. Obver at the bar, Tyrone is having a beer when Kevin comes in and asks Tyrone how the job hunting is going, Tyrone tells him not very well in less he wants to drive to Bolton evceryday and Kevin tells him that is good. Tyrone tells him that it is not as he has not done him a reference and he can not get a job without one, Kevin then tells him he has done him a reference but threw it in the bin as he trained Tyrone and would like to take him back, Tyrone thanks him and Kevin tells him to thank Molly so he does. Over at the side, Toyah tells janice that there nothing in the property pages for them in the area and Toyah seggests again that they have a look at Douggie's old flat as he did not die there. After soome Janice tells her all right she will have a look and Toyah is really glad.

Back at Hazils house, Vic tells Hazel that he has pracatally told her his life stiry as he is getting ready to leave, Hazel tells him are you not supose to get to know someone hbefore you sleep with them, Vic then tells her he is avalable for Airport or Theatre bookings as she reaches to give him a kiss, She then knows that she is doing something wrong and tells Vic to leave. Vic is not so sure but leaves after her telling him he must go he walks down to his cab slightly upset. That is how the episode finished.

Gareth Chess

The scene opens with Richard, at breakfast in Gail's house, but not having much appetite, while Sarah complains about having to do so much around the house while David gets away with doing nothing. Gail tells Richard that he doesn't have to move in right away if he'd rather be on his own at the moment, but he doesn't see Gail's kids as a problem - it's the imminent funeral, which he says he has to attend.

In the Corner Shop, Matt and Charlie are going away for a few days; who do they leave their key with? Gail. And Richard... Sunita and Shelley support each other in their grief for Duggie; no one else cares as much as they do. Sunita reminds Shelley that she and Duggie had planned to go for a Valentine's weekend to Blackpool.

Chez Ken and Deirdre, Ken is mulling over the idea of taking on some supply teaching and gets some encouragement from Deirdre. Blanche thinks it's a great idea and a cushy job - 9am to 3.30pm and all those holidays! Blanche looks through the post - nothing for her? Deirdre reminds her Mum that she and Ken have exchanged Valentine cards, as always. (Blanche comments that they've saved all of 54p on postage - romance is not dead here!)

Vik is cleaning his taxi and Steve warns him about getting involved deeper with Hazel. She's married, and much older. Vik tells Steve that Hazel is a lady, not a kid like Bobbi.

Matt and Charlie call in to see Gail about leaving their keys with her while they're off on holiday - no problem. Gail and Audrey have received no Valentine cards, but the girls, Sarah and Candice, have - obviously from their respective boyfriends, Luke and Todd. Not much romance there either... Gail tells Audrey about Richard's moving in; Sarah and David are looking forward to it, and it'll make Gail happy, but Audrey's expression betrays some doubt about that.

In the back room of the Rovers, a wreath for Duggie has arrived from the florist's - an oblong array of yellow flowers with the word CRUSHER picked out in red flowers. After some debate, Sunita and Shelley decide that, in spite of it's being a tad undignified, it'll do. Fred reminds them that, like Duggie himself, it's a bit big and brash.

The Kabin. Richard, although having stopped smoking some time ago, is buying cigarettes, to get him through the funeral. Rita recommends a few brandies instead. Martin enters and Richard tells him that he'll be moving in soon with Gail - any objections? Martin wishes him luck. Norris and Rita have overheard this conversation, and Norris expresses his suspicions, again, of Richard. Rita thinks he's being too critical of Richard, but Norris insists that he'll be proved right.

In the Rovers, the bar is packed with folk attending the funeral. Fiz shows off her Valentine card to Bobbi and laughs loudly. Did Bobbi get a card? Bobbi says that Vik will 'give her one later', much to Fiz's amusement at her choice of words! Mike appears and Fiz asks him if he got a Valentine. No. Fiz compares Duggie to Mike - she'd rather be dead than miserable...

Outside the Rovers, the hearse arrives. Lots of mourners there, but no family. Richard and Gail join the mourners, Richard looking increasingly distraught. Fred, Eve, Shelley and Sunita wonder if Tom, Duggie's son, will turn up for the funeral; maybe he'll be at the crematorium. (Richard listens with interest.)

Again, chez Barlow, Ken tells Deirdre that he has an interview for supply teaching on Monday. Deirdre finds a Valentine card and assumes that it's a cack-handed attempt by Blanche to engender some romance between Ken and her (Deirdre). The card is torn up and consigned to the bin.

In the Rovers, after the the funeral, Karen, Fiz and Bobbi have a cheap laugh at the assembled rugby players. Shelley, Sunita, Gail and Richard sit having a quiet drink. Duggie, apparently, had wanted to put things right with his son. Shelley says that money can be transferred to anywhere in the world these days, so Tom won't have to come home to collect his inheritance. Richard looks relieved. Fred, in the absence of any of Duggie's family, calls the pub to silence and delivers a short eulogy to his friend.

Blanche looks through the post at the Barlow's - nothing for her? Deirdre tackles her Mum about the Valentine card, but it transpires that the card Deirdre tore up was for Blanche - not Deirdre! Ken's amazement at Blanche's receiving a Valentine is cut short with Blanche's retort: "I'm not that much older than you!" Blanche has met Archie, at the cemetery and, not only is he alive, but very charming too.

Matt books Vik's taxi for a secret run to town tonight for Charlie and him. Steve overhears this and again warns Vik about getting involved with Hazel. Vik doesn't listen.

In the Rovers, Ken buys brandies for Deirdre, Blanche and him. (Double for Blanche!) Mike appears and admits that it's his birthday - 60 today. Drinks all round. Bobbi tells Vik that he's no fun to be with, especially as he's working tonight, and she's left alone in the pub. Happy Birthday to Mike - pity Adam is still in Scotland.

Vik arrives at Hazel's, much to her surprise...

Mike leaves the pub and goes home. Deirdre suggests a late party for him and Ken suggests Sunday - he'll then have something to 'make his day'.

Back at Hazel's, Vik tells her that he realises she won't leave her husband but he suggests that they see each other whenever, or wherever, they can. Hazel agrees to the affair...

Iain McDougall

Gail is having a clear out to get ready for Richard to move in. There is a big bouncing ball which David claims that he wants to keep.

Sarah and Candice moan on about boring days.

Shelley is surprised that Peter is up and cleaning the flat on Sunday morning. He is too house-proud for her. He says it is navy practise of getting everything in order.

Gail has lost her Blue Peter annual signed by Valerie Singleton (this is a very long running childrens' tv programme - for those of you who don't know - and Valerie was one of the original presenters).

Richard turns up in a new car and gives his old one to Gail.

Blanche arrives in a hearse, accompanied by Archie (Roy Hudd). Blanche introduces him to Deidre, and Emily. He says he already knows Emily. As he is introduced he guesses everybody's height, because he is an undertaker and used to measuring for coffins.

Shelley drops some crumbs on the floor. She tells Peter not to clean up. She doesn't want everything perfect. She wants to help with the housework.

Everyone is gathering at Ken's for Mike's surprise party. Blanche introduces Archie to Jack and Vera (he measures them up). Fred is annoyed when Archie refers him to what they call in the trade a "wide load".

Mike arrives at Ken's on the pretext that Ken has a message about Adam for him. When he invites him in everybody cheers, and Mike seems pleased, especially when he finds Adam there as well.

Blanche says she met Archie after she wrote a letter complaining that one of the pall bearers at a funeral was chewing gum. They have been seeing each other since xmas. Emily says they are very compasionate.

Ken, Jack and Mike start talking about their fathers, and they believe they are becoming their own fathers!

Adam is looking very unhappy. Emily comes to comfort him. He has had a sad year. Emily says that her mother died at about his age, but she still remembers and misses her. She starts singing a song to him, that her mother used to sing.

Dev finds Deidere outside smoking. Dev is surprised that Ken is organising the party for Mike. He is thought to be the last person that would do it. Dev asks what she sees in Ken. Whereas Mike is dynamic etc., Ken is a "carpet and slippers" man. She says deep down she does really love Ken. Deidre says she has spent her life around Coronation Street.

Jack asks Rita to dance with him at the party. Rita asks Vera permission!

Archie bumps into Audrey. He says he knew Alf, and he knows that he was really devoted to her.

Ken tells Mike that he is wanted to make a speech. Mike thanks Ken for organising the party. He says Emily did the catering, Deidre did the organising, and Ken says everybody is using his electricity.

Martin Rosen

Written By: Jo O'Kelfe Directed By Colin Cant

Tonight's episode starts in the Cafe where Janice is telling Toyah that she has booked the letting agent for them to look at Douggie's old flat and they have to meet him at the flat at 11. Toyah then asks her mum if she is having second thoughts but janice tells her no but it is still his furniture and Toyah tells her it still is worth a look. Bobbi then asks if she has those teas and she also tells Janice that Mike is going to be late as he had a party at the Barlow's the night before, Janice tells Bobbi that is all they need him to be late. Over at a table Bobbi asks Vic if he has thought about his birthday and he tells her he is not bothered and Bobbi then tells him that she will treat him to a romantic meal and then they can go back to his place and have champagne. Bobbi then asks him what the matter is and he tells her he is not fussed. Janice asks Toyah if she told Les yet and by the look on Toyahs face Janice tells her she will have to tell him sooner or latter, Toyah tells her that she is dreading it and Janice tells her it is not like she is moving to the other side of the world and Toyah tells her that she feels she is deserting him and Janice tells her he will cope, but toyah is not so sure.

At number 8, David is emptying the washing on to the table while Richard is looking for something and he tells him to be careful, he asks Gail where his football shirt is and she says under the bed. Then there is a knock at the door and sarah asks him to get it as she is dealing with Bethany, It is Candice and she has brought some CD's round and David tells her she can not play them here as Richard has some important work to do, she then asks if he is here all day and he says yes he is. As Gail goes out the door she asks Richard if he would mind feeding the Ramsdens goldfish and he tells gail he can;t as he has so much work to do, Candice then tells Gail that her and Sarah will do it and she thanks them.

Over at Number 1, Blanche asks Deirdree if her scruff looks to flamboyant and Deirdree asks her why she is all done up anyway, Ken then tells Deirdree that Blanche has a rondivez with her Gentleman friend and she inform ken that his name is Archie. She then tells Deirdree that he is taking her to the church coffee morning after a service at the crematorium. Deirdree then asks Ken how he thinks Mike is this morning and Ken says he put a fair bit of scotch away last night. Blanche then inform Ken that he did not do too bad himself and he has his interview this afternoon for teaching and he tells her he knows and then she tells him discipline is what is needed today.

Over at the salon, Jason asks Maria if she fancies doing anything tonight and she tells him maybe as she has her practical and then she has to revise, he tells her she has done nothing but revised for days and it is time she had some fun.

As candice and sarah are coming back up the street after Bethany's walk, Candice tells Sarah she would be very quiet with her music but Sarah tells her they are going into feed the fish then leaving. Candice then tells Sarah she finds it a bit cheeky that Richard is in the house but Sarah does remind her that he does live there as well, and Candice tries again and tells her don't mind if Bethany freezes on the streets of Weratherfield.

Over at Streetcars, Steve tells Vic "If getting one leg over is making you feel this misrable Steve tells him to pack it in, then Vic tells him to give at a rest and Steve says that "this bird has got to you hasn't she". Steve then says if he did not know any better he would say he has fallen for her and by the look on Vic's face he tells him "you have haven't you" Vic then says he never meant for it to get heavy it just did and Steve looks amazed and asks about Bobbi and Vic tells him to keep his mouth shut. Les then gets out of his cab and asks Steve why Janice and Toyah are looking at Douggie's old place, he tells him that is up for rent and Janice and Toyah are planning on moving in.

Toyah tells her they could have it very cozy, but Janice is not so sure Toyah brings her round to the idea and they sign the tendency agreement and Janice asks how long it can be before they move in the man tells them as soon as you like and they are both happy. he tells him that is up for rent and Janice and Toyah are planning on moving in.

Over at number 6, Sarah is watering the plants for the Ramsdens and tells Candice not to get comfy as they are going in a minute, but Candice asks Sarah to turn up the music and Sarah tells her she can't as Richard will hear them. Candice then tells Sarah she does not want to go and could they stay a bit longer as Bethany seems to be really enjoying it but Sarah says no and then Candice goes to look in the freezer and sarah tells her to leave it and she tells her "If the Ramsdens expect you to house sit then they should at least feed you. There is then a knock at the door, Sarah tells her that will be Richard but Candice tells her it will be Todd as she told him to come over. Sarah is shocked and tells Candice she does not believe this, when Todd enters Candice tells her to make himself at home and asks if anyone wants pizza. Sarah is stunned.

In the Rovers, Peter is with Ken and tells him you have been doing some last minute swatting before his interview, Ken tells him for what it is worth and Peter tells he will walk it. Ken tells him that the system has changed and there are a lot more assessments and paperwork and he thanks peter for his confidence. The factory girls then come in for their usual lunchtime drink and Steve is there and Bobbi tells both Steve and Karen that she does not know what is wrong with Vic, Bobbi then asks if he has said anything to Steve but he says no. Karen then asks what she is planning to do for his birthday and Bobbi tells her she was going to take him for a meal and then she thought about a surprise party. Karen tells her she thinks it is a great idea and if it does not cheer him up nothing will.

Back in the Cafe, Maria is telling Jason that he will never get through the assessment, but Jason tells her it will be fine, she then tells him she will not as she messed up her practical this morning. Jason then tells her he will taker her to the movies tonight, but Maria tells him she has too much on and Jason then says it is only a hairdressing test as he is slightly annoyed. Maria thanks him and gets up and walks out. Over at the counter, Les tells Toyah that he saw her and janice on Victoria Street earlier, Toyah then asks if the tea is strong enough and Les tells her just the way he likes it. Les tells her janice is moving in there and he asks if it is on her own, Toyah tells him that she has been meaning to say that she is going there as well she is surprised to see that Les is so happy for her.

INTERVAL

Back at the Ramsdens, Sarah asks Todd if he would mind giving her a hand to clear up. Candice then takes the booze from the cupboard and is surprised at how much stuff there is. She then smells the Whiskey and Todd says they could have a good party and Sarah tells them not to even think about it and lets go, but Candice takes a swig of it and so does Todd takes a drink after Candice tells him it is not that bad.

Next door, Richard is typing on his laptop and hears a plate falling next door, he thinks nothing of it and carries on then he hears it again and decides to go and investigate.

Back in number 6, Sarah tells Todd and Candice that they are going and begins to get ready to leave. Todd then tells candice that Richard is outside so they all hide, Richard then knocks at the door as he can see Bethany in her buggy and asks for Sarah and Candice can not stop laughing so she tells her to shut up, Candice then tells them it is all right he is going. Sarah then tells them they need to go now and Candice and Todd tell her he will still be on look out so they better give it half an hour and Candice has another drink.

In the corner shop, Ken arrives to see Deirdree before his interview and she is glad to see him, he then asks if he looks too formal but Deirdree and Peter tell him no he looks very smart. Ken then tells them that he may not be the trendiest candadate but he wants them to see he has made an effort. He then leaves after Deirdree and Peter have wished him good luck. Peter remarks on Deirdree's face and she tells him that he is 62 years old and teaching has changed a lot since ken was in the profession. Peter then tells her to have some faith in Ken as he will do well.

Back at number 6, Candice comes down the stairs and tells Sarah she has just been sick everywhere and sarah tells her it serves her right, Sarah then tells Todd he will have to take her home and Todd tells her no way as his mum would kill him she tells them they will need to go somewhere as she has to take Bethany home for her tea. Candice tells her she can not move and promises to be quiet and Sarah tells them she will be back in an hour. Todd's mobile then rings and her tells Sarah it is Jason he is outside and she does not mind. Sarah in an angry tone tells Todd to invite the whole street in while he is at it. Candice then tells Sarah to "Wind her neck in" and Sarah says she will be back in an hour and tells them to keep the noise down. Jason then notices the bottle and Candice tells him just to help himself but to watch the Whiskey. Todd then tells them maybe they should go and Jason tells him he has only just got here and Todd says what if Sarah's mum decides to drop in but Candice says she want and they have the keys. Todd tells them he is going as he fells tied on Sarah as she does not even want us to be here. Candice then tells todd that he cares more about Sarah than he does about her and then she asks Jason to go and cut the leys again and he is surprised.

Back in the Rovers, Les congratulates Janice on her new home and buys her a drink and he tells her that there was no need to keep it a secret and Janice tells him she did not want to upset him. Les says it would not of upset him as he is a big lad and he can look after himself. He then says he will miss Toyah but he is happy for them and Janice is glad. Over in a booth, Deirdree tells Peter she is not disputing his dad it is just she is scared that if they knock him back he will go to pieces. Peter then tells her it is not what it is really all about and tells her the chances are he will get the job because he is good and because he is experienced and he is good at what he does. Deirdree tells Peter she hopes he is right and Peter tells her she is Jealous but Deirdree says she is not and he has not got a clue what he is talking about. Over at the bar, Bobbi is making arrangements for Vic's party and she tells the crew that she will tell Vic to meet her in the Rovers at 8 and meanwhile you will be back at the flat waiting. Vic then enters and Bobbi asks if he is still up for the meal tonight and Vic tells her yes he is.

Back at number 6, Sarah comes back and asks where Candice is and Jason tells her up stairs and Sarah is annoyed and shocked. Candice then comes down wearing one of Charlie's suits and Sarah is still shocked she then tells Candice to get it off and Candice says Detentions all round.

In Number 8, Gail turns the tally down and tells Richard she defiantly heard something that time and David tells them it is maybe a ghost Richard asks if he should go round again.

Back in the Rovers, Sam sees Les and tells him he knows what that face is for and Les says you and sam tells him he spoke to Janice. Les then tells sam he never had much but he thought he could always count on his family but first it was Janice and now Toyah and he said if he won the lottery tomorrow he could not replace what he has lost. Sam tells him that they are only across the street but Les tells him it is not the same they do not want him and Sam says he is sure that is not true and les tells him he does not blame them as who would want to live with a loser like him. Over at the bar, Steve mentions a stripagram or something and Bobbi tells her that is tacky not unless Sam was to do it and they agree ok then.

Vic then goes outside and reads his message from hazel and tells her he wont be able to manage on his birthday so he tells her to meet him tomorrow instead somewhere and she agrees to do so.

Back at number 1, Ken comes home from his interview and the whole family ask how he got on and he tells them it was more difficult than he thought but he had no need to worry he starts next week. Peter and Deirdree give him a hug while Blanche claps and says well done ken.

Back at Number 8, Gail is looking for the Ramsdens keys to go and see what is happening next door, Richard then reminds her that Sarah could still have them and she says she might have guest. As they get up to go David gets ready too but Richard tells him to stay and look after Bethany.

In number 6, There is a nock at the door and Gail shouts for sarah to open the door immediately and she turns and tells them she is dead while gail nocks again and says she won't ask her again. When Gail comes in Sarah apologizes and Gail is amazed at the state of the place and the fact that alcohol has been drunk, Todd sticks up for Sarah and Candice apologizes and says they will tidy it up but Gail tells them to go home before she tells Eileen. When they have gone she starts on Sarah and tells her she thought she could trust her after all they have been through and tells Sarah to get out of the house now.

Gareth Chess

(Written By: Martin Allen Directed By:

Last nights episode started with Toyah leaving home to go and live with Janice in Duggie's old flat, Sam then sees her and she asks if she is all right. Les tells her he will see her around and Sam asks if he is all right he tells him that you are looking at the new Les and his new life starts today. Les then asks Sam out with him that evening as he has decided to go clubbing, Sam declines as Ashley comes over to remind him about the football game that evening. Les is shocked and tells Sam "Football is for saddoes" Ashley then tells Les that so is sitting around "watching everybody else pull apart from you", Les tells Ashley that may have been his experience but it has never been his and he goes inside.

Over at Number 8, Sarah is doing the ironing for her mum when Candice enters, Gail tells her she is glad she has the nerve to show her face and Candice apologizes again followed by Gail saying she will tell the Ramsdens when they get back. Sarah and Candice tell her not to do it and it will never happen again. Gail asks Richard what they think they should do and he says he feels they have both learned their lesson and this time they should let it go at that as Sarah has a punishment. Gail agrees with him and then Sarah asks are they going to tell anyone and Gail tells them if next door is cleaned up then no. Candice tells her that they will clean up, but Gail tells her Sarah can do it as she does not want her near the place.

Jason meets Maria coming out of the Cafe and asks her how the revision went, she tells him it went all right and he then apologizes about what happened earlier and he asks her if they are still on for tonight. Maria tells him she does not know as she has still got lots to do, Jason tells her it wont take all night though will it but she tells him it probably will. Jason tells her they had an agreement and Maria tells him she is sorry but the assessments are really important. Jason then asks if he can see her at lunchtime but she tells him that there might be no time, he asks her what he is suppose to do she tells him to wait till Friday and he says looks like he has no choice.

In the Cafe, Todd asks Candice if Gail is going to tell anyone, but Candice says no as she just smiled and used her charm, Todd says Lucky or what". Candice then tells him he can stop now, Todd then asks about Sarah and Candice tells him she has just been given chores to do and Todd asks if she has told her mum and Candice says are you kidding. Todd then says back to the chirpy then, Candice then says well no, she then pulls the keys out of her pocket and Todd tells her she can not go back in there after that he is stunned and Candice tells him "who says". Over at another table, Karen is asking Bobbi how the party plans are coming along, Bobbi tells her all right and Karen says should we get him a cake but Bobbi says it is a bit naff and Karen tells her it is not a birthday without one and Bobbi tells her that she does not know why they are bothering as he is not paying attention. Toyah then comes over with the order and Karen asks her how do you get a guy to pay more attention and Toyah tells them if you really want them to then dump them. They are both surprised and Karen tells Bobbi that like Steve says they have been busy at the cab firm but after he sees what you have done for him he will be putty in your hands.

Over at Vic's flat, He is cleaning it all and Vic tells Sam not to mind him and Sam asks if he is in the way and tells him he does not know why he is bothering as he will just have to do tomorrow again as he as invited Ashley round to watch the football and they are getting a take away. Vic tells him no he can't as he is entertaining in here so can he make his self scarce and Sam tells him he has all ready asked Ashley and Vic tells him it is his flat his call. Dev then enters and Vic tells him he is doing a bit of cleaning and Dev asks Sam what have do more chance Sam. Sam tells him he is only doing it as he is entertaining tonight and Dev is surprised and tells Vic he hopes Bobbi appreciates all this he tells him he only came round to invite him over for dinner. Vic then tells him another time and Dev tells him he must be getting serious cleaning the flat and Vic tells him that he is creating her like you treat Geena sometimes and Dev tells him he wont keep him and to enjoy his evening.

At Number 6, Candice and Todd enter and Candice tells him it feels just like home she then runs her finger across the table and says to Todd Sarah has not a good job there. Todd then tells her it does not feel right and they should go and Candice tells him they only just got here and Todd says getting in to trouble is cool and she tells him she did not know he could be such a wimp and tells him to go if he is that worried.

Back in the Cafe, Karen tells Steve to tell Vic to be excited about his birthday and Steve tells her he thought he was. Richard then buts in and asks Steve how the house is going and Steve tells him that it is going fine and he thought he may have been over before this, Richard tells him he has been busy and not had a chance to get over and Steve says if he goes over now he can show him around but Richard tells he can not manage maybe some other time. Janice then comes in and hands Karen a bottle of booze and tells both Karen and Steve that the bottle is for putting up with her. Karen then asks if she is going and Janice tells them she is moving into Duggie's old flat and Karen says there is no need for her to rush off so then she winds them up saying she could stay for another week as there is work needing done. Todd then comes in and Jason asks him if they got into trouble and Todd tells him that Gail let them off, so then Jason asks what the face is for and Todd tells him Candice and him have had a row and as far as he is concerned it is over.

Out on the street, Maria is talking to Sam and he asks if she is all right, she tells him she will be when her assessments are over and he asks what assessments and she tells him hairdressing as all she seems to have done is revised. Jason is walking up the street and spots them both and he asks what is going on and Maria tells him she is just having her dinner and Jason tells her he thought she said she had no time to have any dinner. Maria tells him she has to eat and Jason asks her why she is talking to Sam and she also tells him she has only been there for two minutes. Jason then says "you can talk to him but not me", Sam tells him they just bumped into each other and Maria says she is going back to work now. Jason then asks has she been revising and Maria asks him what does he think she has been doing and Sam asks what is eating him and Maria tells him she does not know.

Back in number 6, Candice is flicking through the channels on the television, she then looks out the window and notices Gail and then Jason and asks him to come over so he goes. Jason tells her he hears she is up to no good again and Candice asks him to come in and join her, he asks if it is a good idea and she tells him they wont know till they try. She then says she does not want to force him and Jason tells her 5 minutes wont do any harm.

INTERVAL

In the Rovers, Curly sees Ken and tells him he hears he is leaving Fresco's and going back to teaching, Curly then says he can't bribe him to stay and get bigger trolleys but ken tells him no he can't. Fred then asks him if he feels he can cope at him age and ken tells him he does not see why not as he can offer more than most teachers can. Fred then asks him if it will count against him having it off with the headmistress and ken tells Fred no more than it would him "bribing a black pudding judge to become a butcher". Deirdre then tells him to ignore them as she is proud of him. Les then comes in and Shelley tells him that some bird is going to get lucky tonight and les tells her it might be her if she plays her cards right and Shelley laughs. He then spots Janice and Toyah and Janice tells him he brushes up well and he says that his new life starts tonight and she tells him she is glad he has cheered up. Sam is surprised and Shelley asks if the snake stung him when he killed it and les tells them the price of the jacket did. Ashley then tells him they saw him coming and Les asks why and Ashley tells him because it is only plastic. Les tells them he is "tough but tender".

Back at number 6, Candice is giving Jason a drink and he asks why they can not turn the lights on and she tells him they better not and he asks what she has been doing all day, Candice tells him watching Television with the sound off and it is boring but he is there now. She tells him not be too excited and he tells her he is fed up with Maria and she asks why so he explains and she tells him they are both hacked off then. Jason then tells Todd said they had a row and Candice tells him she thinks he was scared of what she would do to him, Jason then asks if they have finished and Candice tells him they were never going anywhere then she tells Jason that Todd is just a kid not like him. Jason tells her she is too young and Candice tells him she has grown up a lot since then in more ways than one. Jason then tells her he is not the sort that that moves in on another kids girlfriend but Candice tells him ex girlfriend and then she asks him why he came in as he knew she was alone. Jason tells her just to see what she was up to, she then says now he has seen what next.

Back at Vic's flat, Vic is showing Hazel in and tells her it is not much and she tells him it is fine and he says he is getting somewhere better soon. Hazel then tells him to get her a drink of white wine so he does. She then asks if he lives there on his own but Vic tells her he shares with a friend and she asks where he is and he tells her not to worry he wont be disturbing us. Hazel then mentions Bobbi and Vic tells her that Bobbi thinks he is working and then he apologizes as he has no wine glasses that match but she tells him it does not matter as it is him she has come to see.

Back in Number 6, Jason is amazed at how much booze there is and Candice tells him she recons they are alkies and Jason tells her they know what they say about Doctors and Teachers, Jason then fills up Candice's glass and she asks him if he is trying to get her drunk and he tells her she is drunk all ready and Candice tells him she is not. Jason then tells her that Todd must be mad dumping her and then they kiss and Jason tells her they should not be doing it and she tells him she knows and does it again, then Jason asks her if she wants to do it and Candice asks him what and then they go upstairs.

In the Corner shop, Dev asks Bobbi if she is all set for this big romantic evening and Bobbi tells him just about although she has not decided on a cake, Dev is amazed and she tells him for Vic's birthday and Dev tells her he must have his dates mixed up. Bobbi then asks how he knows about it as it has to be a surprise and Dev tells her he thinks there may be a mole in the camp and Bobbi says Steve and asks if Vic knows and Dev tells her he does not think so. Dev then asks where she is off to and she tells him home and she hopes it will be Vic's before too long, Dev then tells asks if she is seeing him tonight and Bobbi tells him he is working and then she asks if he is coming to the party and Dev tells her yes he will be there.

Back at Vic's flat, Vic serves the meal and tells Hazel he thought he would keep it simple as he did not want to spend all night cooking, she tells him that is good as she can only stay for an hour or else John her husband gets spacious. Hazel tells him marriage is about routines and he has not got any photos of friends family or Bobbi and Vic tells her he knows what they all look like so why would he need photos. Hazel tells him because women like to see those things and then she tells him he must have a photo of Bobbi and Vic asks if he has to, she asks if he hid it for her benefit and he tells her that it is not a very good picture they were mucking around, Hazel tells him that Bobbi is beautiful and Vic tells her she does not mean anything .

Back at Number 6, Candice asks Jason what is wrong and why he is leaving so soon and she asks if it was all right, he tells her it was her first time and she tells him yes it was. He asks why did she not tell him and she tells him because she did not like to say but Jason tells her she should of done, Candice tells him it is not how she imagined it and Jason tells her it never is. Candice says wait till the girls at school find out she is going out with him and tells him the question now is how do they tell Maria.

At number 11, Eileen tells Todd she wonders where Jason has got to, she then asks Todd what is wrong with him and he says nothing , she tells him usually it is trouble at school or his love life and she guesses as it is half term it is Candice. Todd tells her that everyone has rows now and again, Eileen tells him she will be sitting by the phone waiting for him to call. Todd tells Eileen to be quiet and she tells him she would have her fish and chips and go and find her as it will all be forgotten about by bed time.

Back at Vic's flat, Hazel and him have a kiss then Hazel tells him she has to go and Vic tells her they can meet on Friday but Hazel tells him Bobbi will have something planned as it is his birthday and Vic tells her he will get round Bobbi.

Back at Number 6, Candice asks Jason when will she see him again and Jason tells her he will ring her, there is then a nock at the door and Jason asks who it is and she tells him it is Todd so Jason says he will hide in the kitchen if she tries and gets rid of him. When Todd comes in he tells her he wants to say he is sorry and he asks what is wrong and what is going on, Candice tells him nothing and then Todd says she has had someone in here as there are wine glasses and he knows it was a bloke. Todd then asks if he is still here and he then notices it is Jason and is stunned and Candice tells Todd they are an item and Todd is annoyed.

In Number 8, They here the commotion from next door and go out to see what is is.

Out on the Street, Gail is surprised to see Todd and Jason in the Ramsdens house and then she notices Candice and asks how she got in, Todd is surprised and starts a fight with Jason but Jason says he thought they were finished. Gail then asks Sarah if she had anything to do with it but Sarah tells her no `and they both start to fight and Richard brakes them up. Sarah then asks her what has she done.

That is how it finished.

Gareth Chess

Kirk and Jason are in the cafe when Maria enters and admits that she's been neglecting Jason, but will make it up to him tonight at Vik's party. Kirk decides to invite himself along too, for he seems to imagine that Bobbi fancies him! Toyah asks Bobbi and Vik how they're going to celebrate his birthday and Bobbi says they're going out for a meal. Vik doesn't look too enamored at the prospect...

Chez Grimshaw. Todd is still smarting from Jason's betrayal with Candice; one word leads to another and they scrap, only to be interrupted by Eileen, who learns what has taken place.

Candice arrives at Gail's and begins to tell Sarah about her and Jason when Gail arrives home, amazed to find Candice has the nerve to show her face. Candice apologises profusely, and apparently sincerely, and admits to having a duplicate key made which she hands over to Gail, who lets Candice know that she strongly disapproves of Candice's having drunk whisky and having sex with Jason. Candice denies that sex took place.

Eileen presses Jason for details of what happened between him and Candice. He admits honestly that they slept together (wonderful euphemism!), tells his Mum about the duplicate key, the fight in the street and reassures his Mum that no pregnancy will result.

In the Corner Shop, Dev wishes Vik 'Happy Birthday' and asks him why didn't meet Bobbi the other night - Vik says he was working, but Dev realises that this isn't true. Dev says nothing to him about his suspicions...

In Gail's, Candice is regaling Sarah with how manly Jason is compared to Todd - a man as opposed to a boy. Eileen arrives to try to sort the mess out, but Gail is more concerned with how Candice is. Eileen makes it clear that Jason will never make the same mistake again - neither she nor her son want a 'repeat performance'.

In the Rovers, Les is full of the joys of life. He tells Sam and Tyrone that he's met a woman, Sandra, and that she's brought sunny days to him again. Janice, Bobbi, Karen and Steve arrive and talk about the imminent party, which conversation is overheard by Les, who loudly proclaims that he has a previous engagement, with a lady friend, so won't be able to attend. Eileen arrives and spies Jason. She tells him that he's a lucky lad - Candice is sticking to her story that no sex took place, and that Gail believes her. Jason promises his Mum that he'll never go anywhere near the little tart again... Steve is disturbed to hear that Bobbi plans to move in with Vik; of course, Vik knows nothing of Bobbi's plans!

Outside, Vik is phoning Hazel to arrange a meeting for tonight. Todd and Jason meet up again and, right on cue, Maria is seen arriving home. Todd loses no time in rushing to tell her of Jason's cheating on her with Candice. Maria is incensed and orders Jason to 'get lost'.

In the cafe, Bobbi suggests to Vik that they could go clubbing after their meal, but Vik doesn't seem to care. Bobbi asks him if he'd like to know about her present to him - but he wants to be surprised.

Maria is just about to board the bus to go for her exam, but tearfully turns back, only to bump into Tyrone, whom Maria informs about Jason's recent dalliance. Tyrone immediately strides to the hardware store to 'sort' Jason, which he does by punching him and knocking him to the ground, watched by Kirk who adds his threat to the luckless, recumbent, Jason. Maria expresses her disgust for both Jason and Tyrone. A flashy, red, sports car arrives. Hazel has arrived to collect a smiling Vik.

In the Rovers, Les is dressed for a night out with Sandra at a nice Italian restaurant. He tells a skeptical Sam that, although he and Sandra have just met, it's quality that counts, not quantity.

In Vik's flat, preparations are well under way for the surprise party, but Bobbi feels that Vik has been pre-occupied these last couple of weeks. Steve offers the explanation that some customers have been very demanding recently. Bobbi asks Steve if it's wise for her to move in with Vik, and Steve thinks it's a great idea...

Hazel and Vik are parked outside a burger restaurant. She's bought him an expensive-looking bracelet. Vik goes to buy burger and chips for them both when his phone rings - Steve. Hazel asks Vik if she should answer it and shock him. No.

Again chez Grimshaw. Eileen wonders if Todd has had sex with Candice. No. In spite of her own experiences with men, Eileen tells her son that, one day, someone will come along who will appreciate him. Jason appears, complete with a black eye. When Eileen learns what has happened, she thinks that justice has been done, for he appears to have his brains in his underpants. Jason tells his Mum that he's leaving, right now.

Back at the party, everyone is waiting for the birthday boy, and Bobbi is becoming agitated at his being so late. Steve, who knows what is going on, tries again to phone Vik, but to no avail.

Jason comes out of the house, and meets Candice and Sarah who are waiting for him. Candice wants to see Jason again, but he makes it clear that she's just a kid and he never wants to see her again, before disappearing into the night, with Sarah's words 'You're a pig!' echoing in his ears.

Hazel drives Vik home and Vik invites her in. He'll phone Bobbi and call off their dinner date. Hazel agrees.

Meanwhile, the hapless Kirk is trying to impress Bobbi, who can't even remember his name and why he's there in the first place.

Just as Hazel and Vik are about to enter the flat, her phone goes. Her husband, John. She has to go, but reminds Vik to remove his bracelet before he goes home. Vik's phone goes - Steve, who warns him of what is awaiting him. Hazel departs and Vik opens the door to his flat...

Vik enters to a great welcome from the assembled guests, apart from Bobbi, who is livid at his being so late. She demands to know where he's been and what he's been doing. He hasn't been working; she knows that. "Why do I bother?" she asks him, while the guests remain silent. "Don't!" is Vik's reply. Bobbi leaves hurriedly and Steve offers his pal a can of beer: "Happy Birthday, mate!"

Iain McDougall

(Written By: Peter Whalley Directed By: Colin Cant)

Tonight's episode started in the Kabin, Bobbi is buying a paper when Karen comes in and asks if she has killed Vic yet after the night before, Bobbi tells her no and Karen tells her she would have killed him. Karen then asks for a packet of her cigarettes and Norris asks if she is just up as she looks drowsy. She then invites Bobbi back to the flat for a coffee as Steve is working and Bobbi tells her she will tell Maria where she is so Karen invites her too. Emily then comes in and tells Rita that she has just been looking at her calendar that reminded her that it is the 2nd Sunday in leant and it is Rita's birthday tomorrow, Rita tells her she may be right and Emily tells her quite a significant one if her arithmetic is correct and Rita tells her they all are like that and that she is trying to ignore it, Emily asks why then Norris asks how big is it and as he goes to the back Rita tells her that is why. Over at Vic's flat, Dev tells him that he has been to some parties, but that was the shortest, Vic tells him it was not his fault and Dev asks who's fault is it then and Vic tells him that Bobbi set it all up and did not tell him and she turns in a big performance when he was not there, Dev then corrects him and tells him that the performance was when he was there about the way he behaved and all that Bobbi wanted was for him to take her in his arms and tell her he was sorry. Vic then says he did not want to and Dev asks him if he would rather have her walk out on him like that and he tells him he would and Dev asks what has been going on and Vic tells him that he thinks they have come to the end of the line and Dev asks if he has met someone else. Vic says maybe he has and Dev asks who and Vic asks if he has to tell him and Dev says of course he has he is his older cousin. Vic tells him it is just a customer on the cabs if he must know, so Dev tells him she can afford taxis so she has money and Vic tells him she has and then he asks if she is married and he can not get over it when he tells him yes she is and Vic tells her she has no children and he asks Dev to stop interrogating him and Dev says she must be older and tells Vic that she is going to leave her husband but Vic says no and Dev tells him he is crazy and that is his considered opinion.

Over in Karen and Steve's flat, Karen asks Bobbi if Vic has tried to find her but Bobbi tells her no and Karen tells her he is a rat, Bobbi tells her maybe it is her fault just walking out on him like that, but Karen tells her that Vic is lucky that is all she did after throwing him a big party and he did not turn up till it suited. Bobbi tells her he did not even know but Karen says maybe he should of done she then tells Bobbi it is not her fault and that it is Vic's and now she has to make him pay and Bobbi asks how she is suppose to do it and Karen tells her to make him suffer for a bit and don't talk to him and when he thinks he has had it let him think he is in with another chance and she tells her he has got to see it will cost him.

Over in number 1, Ken tells Deirdre that the courses don't look like they have changed much and Deirdre asks has he. Ken tells her he might be a year or two older but some say that is not a bad thing when you are in the business of in parting wisdom. Deirdre reminds him that he used to say that teaching is the most tiring job and Ken tells her it is much more tiring than pushing trolleys around. Deirdre then asks if Ken will do something for her "and if it is getting too much for him will he admit it and pack it in", Ken tells her he is not some old croc and Deirdre tells him no and she does not want him turning out like one. Blanche then comes in and tells them she will not be eating with them tonight and she tells them she is being taken out and Deirdre asks who by, Blanche tells her Archie is taking them to the Trafalgar Arms, Ken then remarks that it must be serious then and Blanche asks what he means and Blanche tells him serious a about his dinner she does not know what else he had in mind. Deirdre tells her to have a nice time and then Ken tells her if she can courting again he is sure he can teach again.

Over in number 8, Sarah asks Candice why does she not just wait till she sees Todd in school, Candice tells her that she does not want everyone says what has happened with you and Todd are you still together, she tells her she would rather sort it out today. Sarah asks her if she knows what she is going to say and Candice tells her that just what happened was not what it looked like and then leave the rest to him, Sarah then asks if she wants to get back to him and Candice tells her she might as well as there is no one else and Sarah tells her it does not seem fare and Candice tells her that it is not right fare on her what his brother is doing and she tells Sarah that Jason is making out it was her that came on to him and she also says "then he suddenly does not like her and she tells Sarah that two can play that game. Sarah then asks if the only reason she wants to get back with Todd is to get her own back on Jason, Candice then asks why she is asking all these questions and Sarah tells her she does not know and tells Candice she keeps changing her mind and one minute it is all Jason and the next it is all Todd again, Candice then tells Sarah that sometimes you go off a lad when you have been with him and she should know that.

Out on the Street, as Sarah is taking Bethany for a walk Candice says oh no as she notices Jason at the other side, Sarah tells her it does not matter if she has gone off him and Candice tells her that she does not want him to see her going into their house, she tells Sarah she will walk round the corner with her. Then Jason comes and says hi but Candice ignores him leaving Sarah to say hi instead, he then asks Candice if she has lost her voice and she tells Sarah to come on.

As Jason walks up the street, he bumps into Maria who says hi and asks him if that was his new girlfriend she saw him with and Jason tells her no as it was just something that happened, Maria tells him he just could not resist it and she tells Jason that fellows are all the same. Jason then asks her if they can give it another try and what is she doing tonight, she tells him stopping well away from him and walks off.

Over Outside number 5, Les is shacking out his front door mat and as Janice comes walking down the street she asks him what he is doing, he tells her he is doing a bit of cleaning as he has someone coming round latter someone he has met. Janice asks if it is a woman and Les tells her yes and they have been out one or two times so he has invited her round to look at the old homestead so Janice tells him she will let him get on.

At number 11, Eileen is asking Candice who has come to see Todd if it is defiantly Todd she wants and she invites her in, Candice begins the conversion by saying he supposes what she did was pretty rotten and Todd tells her yes and then she says "t takes two" and it was not just her fault, Todd then asks if that is what she came to tell him and Candice asks him if he wants her to say sorry, and he nodes and she says sorry. Todd then asks why and Candice asks him what he means so he tells her is she sorry she went with Jason or because of what happened after, Candice tells him all of it, but Todd tells her really because he is the one she fences and Candice tells him she has said she is sorry and it is not fare. Todd then tells her it would be nice if she meant it and Candice tells him to forget it and they are finished and he agrees and she tells him she is glad she went with Jason and walks out.

Back at Karen and Steve's flat, Bobbi tells them she should go round to see Vic, but both Karen and Maria tell her she can't and Karen tells her she does not go after him and he comes after her, Maria tells Bobbi that if she dies that then he will always have her where he wants her and Maria looks at Karen and they both agree she is hopeless. Bobbi then asks how is going to come after her if he does not know where she is and Karen asks if she has his number and Bobbi says yes so Karen says she will phone him and then he will know where you are but Bobbi is still hooked on going round there. Both Maria and Karen tell her not to go and Maria tells Karen she thought she was soft but Bobbi is softer and Karen agrees and Bobbi tells them she just wants him back.

Back at Vic's flat, Dev is telling him something that he has never to tell Geena, he tells him that he has had affairs with married women and Vic asks how many but Dev says the point is not how many it is that he knows they can be exciting with the added ingredient of the danger the secret phone calls or what ever, he then says to Vic that they always end in disaster and it is divorce time or she gets tired and he will be stuck un the middle so Dev tells him to get out of the triangle.

Back at Karen and Steve's flat, Karen has phoned Vic to tell him that if he wants to talk to Bobbi then she is round there, Bobbi then asks if he is coming so Karen asks him if he is and he says ok.

Back at Vic's flat, When he comes off the phone Dev asks who it was and Vic tells him it was Karen telling him where Bobbi is so Dev tells him to go and Vic tells him he is going now and Dev says that is good and what ever he does he should not mention the other women and tell Bobbi he loves her as he walks out.

INTERVAL

In the Rovers, Norris tells Betty that Rita is 60 tomorrow and Emily tells her to not answer as Norris does not know how old Rita is and Emily tells her he is just being nosey, then Norris tells Emily not to tell him as he does not care and he orders the drinks. Emily then tells him that "if Rita wanted to know she would tell you herself" and Norris tells her that he does not want to know and why should he. Over in a booth, Fizz asks Tyrone what the gossip is and Tyrone tells her he does not know, Fizz then tells him she hears Maria has finished with Jason and she asks Tyrone why and he tells her that he thinks she found him with another women. Fizz tells him that is too bad and if she wants a shoulder to cry on she can find someone else's not his and Tyrone tells her he knows. Fizz then says that Maria is obviously the type who can not keep men as she could not keep you or him and she is bad news. Tyrone then tells her she does not know what went on and it may not be her fault, Fizz tells him she can't have been keeping Jason happy or he would not have gone with someone else and she tells Tyrone that she hopes he is not feeling sorry for her and he says no. Back at the Bar, Norris tells Emily that Rita is very strong and Emily says really and Norris tells her that she picks up piles of newspapers and whirls them in the air like they were feathers, he tells her it frightens him sometimes and Emily says remarkable and Norris says it is for her age unless she is just a very old 40 and he is way out. Emily tells him she can take it from her that she is older than 40 and Norris starts to guess and when Betty comes with the drinks Emily tells her to ignore him and Betty tells her she was.

Back at Karen and Steve's flat, Bobbi thanks both Karen and Maria and tells them they have been really great and Karen tells her to make sure that she gives him a really hard time and Bobbi tells them she is not sure she will be able to manage that. Karen tells Maria they will go to the Rovers and give you two a chance to talk, Vic tells her there is no need when she mentions the bedroom. Vic then says that he has only come round to say that he is sorry about what happened last night but he had only wished it had done it sooner. Maria says what and Vic tells them that he wants Bobbi and him to finish as he has met someone else and he asks her to collect her stuff when ever she wants and he walks out. Karen screens after him and Maria tells Bobbi she is gutted but Bobbi tells her at least she knows now.

Back in the Rovers, Archie asks Blanche what she would like to drink and Blanche has a large Vodka and Tonic, Over at the other side of the bar, Karen tells Maria that she would have landed Vic one and Maria tells her she would have to, Bobbi then comes in and asks if they new he had one else and they both say no or else "we would have killed him for you", Maria then asks if Bobbi has any idea who it is and Bobbi tells her she does not want to know but Karen tells her she does so she can get her own back on him and Karen tells her to just leave it to her and she will find out. Over at a booth, Fizz tells Tyrone that Maria does not look upset to her, but Tyrone says she was and Fizz asks how he knows and Tyrone tells her that was the impression he got from what people were saying. Fizz then tells him she hopes he has not been talking to her and Tyrone tells her no and Fizz says good as she does not want him to have anything to do with her and she tells him now she has not got a boyfriend she does not want him even looking at her. Over at another table, Blanche asks everyone if they have met Archie and they all say yes and hello, Norris says no and he says hello too and Archie says nice to meet you, Blanche then tells them they are going to the Trafalgar arms for there dinner and they all say good and Archie tells them he officiated at the landlords cremation and Rita explains to Norris that Archie is an undertaker and he is surprised. Archie tells them it is the oldest profession, Blanche then tells Rita that Betty has just mentioned that it is her birthday tomorrow and Rita tells her she is right and Blanche says they could not agree on how old and Rita tells them that is for her to know as they leave.

Back in number 8, Sarah asks Candice if she really did see Todd and finish with him and Candice tells her she did and Candice says why so many times and Sarah tells her it just was not what you were going to do and Candice said she did and for good. Sarah then tells Candice she has just remembered she has to go and get something from the shop so Candice asks do they have to go out again but Sarah asks her if she can look after Bethany for 10 Minutes and Candice says yes so Sarah goes herself.

Back in the Rovers, Norris asks Rita if he can expect major celebrations tomorrow, Rita tells him not if she can help it and Emily tells her she thought they could go out for lunch and Betty could come and Emily says they should invite Blanche and Rita tells Emily they better. Over in a booth, when Jason comes into order a pint Maria tells Bobbi and Karen that he is just as bad as Vic and the minute her back was turned he was off with someone else, Bobbi then tells her they are all the same and Karen tells them to do what she does and make sure they are worse than they are. Over at the bar, Fizz asks Jason how he got his punch on his nose and Jason tells her it was Tyrone, so she goes back over to their table and Tyrone tells her he has had enough and she chases him out. Les then enters with his new lady friends and she tells them it can't be that good if they are all rushing to get out, Les tells her it is mostly quiet except when he is in and he introduces her to Betty and tells her you been here a long time haven't you and Betty tells him since half eleven and Les tells her he meant in years. He then tells his lady friend that none of his mates are in at the moment.

Over at number 11, Eileen brings Sarah into see Todd and he tells her she does not have to listen this time and Eileen tells him she knows as Sarah is a young lady. Sarah then asks what he is reading and he tells her a book for A level and she tells him she just wondered how he was as Candice came to see him. Todd tells her he is not sure why and Sarah tells him she supposes she felt sorry for what happened and Todd tells her who cares she never liked him and she only went out with him for a while, Sarah then tells him he can go looking for someone else as well and she then tells him she will see him tomorrow at school as Bethany needs a bath.

Back in the Rovers, Ken asks if it was a nice meal and Blanche tells them it was lovely and Blanche tells him he will be able to go now he has a proper job, Archie asks what job it is and Ken tells him he is going back to what he used to do teaching. Deirdre then tells them they have heard of mature students and Ken is a mature teacher and Archie tells him age should be a barrier to nothing. Janice then enters and asks the girls if she can get them a drink and Karen tells her yes they could all do with one. Janice then goes over to the bar and asks Betty fir the drinks and Les introduces his lady friend to her, his lady friend then tells him she wishes they had gone somewhere else and Les tells her not to worry as Janice knows how to behave and you want have to talk to her. Janice then tells les she is and she is glad for him.

Back in the Corner shop, Dev is asking Vic why he has dumped Bobbi and Vic tells him that way he is not two timing Bobbi and he is being honest with her, Dev then remarks a real gentlemen and Vic tells him it is done so he can say what he likes. Dev carries on he still thinks Vic is crazy and asks what happens now and Vic tells Dev that he is just going to carry on and see how they go. Dev tells him that leads to disaster and when it happens he does not want to be the one saying I told you so, Dev then tells him that is why he is saying it now.

Out on the street, Karen tells Bobbi to cheer up and Maria tells her she will be all right, As they walk down the street Janice asks Karen if she is getting in the way and Karen invites her up. Karen then notices Les showing his lady friend in and Janice tells her it is ok, and she does not mind as long as he is happy.

The episode finishes with Les drawing the curtains.

Gareth Chess

I typed this at approx 8.30pm. It is now 10.15pm and I am wondering why my report hasn't appeared. I have just realised why - I logged on, took in the messages and closed down the browser before sending. The report is somewhere in my machine ... gone for ever. So, luckily I still have my notes. Oh senility is setting in!

I do recall saying though, although a year older since my last report - still the fastest reporter!!

Emily gives Ken and second hand brief case for him to start his first day back as a school teacher. Deirdre checks with him that he has his dinner and handkerchief!

Deirdre confides in Blanche that she thinks he is a little nervous. Blanche recalls that on Deirdre's first day about an hour after leaving her, Blanche had a phone call from the school, that Deirdre had been "caught short" and could she come in with some clean underwear!

Norris is sorting Rita out with maps and mobile phone for her birthday trip with Emily, Blanche and Betty.

Sally comes into the shop and is surprised that the alarm doesn't go offer when she opens the door. She finds Jason in there half naked. (Wait it for girls!)

Out on the road Rita thinks she is going the wrong way. Blanche who has the map says she is taking her on a short cut.

Vik entertains Hazel in his flat. He tells her that he and Bobbie have split up.

Rita stops the car and they realise they are lost. Blanche says it is because Rita doesn't know her left from her right. They see a guy running towards them. He stops and says he has run out of petrol. He is on his way to see his mother in hospital. Rita agrees to take him to a garage.

Sally tells Eileen about Jason. She felt she had to tell her despite his wishes. Eileen just wishes he would come home.

Betty, Blanche and Emily suggest that they take the guy directly to the hospital. Rita is a bit suspicious of him, but cannot tell the others. When she says they are on their way to meet Deirdre they think she has gone barmy. Rita stops the car and says that he has a bag of money, and asks him to get out of the car. He then pulls a gun on them. He tells them all to get out of the car. Emily is so terrified she can't budge.

Eileen comes into the shop and tells Jason that he can't stop at Sally's shop again. She tells him that if he doesn't come home she will smash up his CD collection.

The police arrive at Rita's car just as the guy is trying to get Blanche out of the car. Rita hits him from behind with her handbag. The police arrest him.

Vik is in bed with Hazel (yuk)

The police tell Rita that she is brave and stupid. Police call for an ambulance, to check out the women. Emily is in shock. It has brought back the memories of when her Ernest was shot.

Jason returns home. Todd arrives home and says that he is not sleeping under the same roof as Jason. If Jason is staying, he will go.

Ken comes in from school. He tells Deirdre that he felt shaky at first, but he was ok. She continues chatting to him while working in the kitchen, and turns round and realises he has fallen asleep on the couch.

Todd accuses his mother of taking Jason's side. She says she knows what he did was wrong, but no girl is not worth wrecking a family for.

Rita and co. arrive back in the Rovers. Norris is not so sure whether they are not elaborating on the truth. Emily is still shaken. Norris sums things up by telling Rita that as birthdays go this one was quite eventful. Rita says with all the excitement she has quite forgotten about it. She thinks she must be getting old! Norris agrees!!! However he does drink a toast to the brave ladies.

Oh well - second time lucky!

Martin Rosen

(Written By: Joe Turner Directed BY: Tracey Rooney)

Tonight's episode starts out on the street with Les telling Vic about his new girlfriend being very demanding, Vic tells him yes he can have time off Eileen then joins both Vic and Les and asks Les why he is smiling and Les tells her also about his new girlfriend and he tells them she is smitten by the Battersby charm.

Over on the other side of the street, Ken is leaving for school and Deirdre tells him "you still look tired" nut ken tells her he is fine and Deirdre tells him it will take while to get him back to full match fitness, Ken tells her once again he does not feel tired and it fells right being back in school. Deirdre tells him that is good and Audrey calls morning to Ken from across the street and has a joke with him about school, Deirdre tells him to not let the big boys steel your dinner money and Ken tells her he wont.

In the Kabin, Norris is telling Rita and Emily that criminals thrive on fear they create and they pry on the weak and the venerable he then says if he had been in the car with you it may have deterred the gunman in waiting for the next car to come along. Rita then tells Emily she has had it all morning and Emily tells Rita that she had it all last night and Rita asks Norris if they can talk about something else, but Norris tells them they do not want to do that and repress their feelings and go into denial and they have to face their feelings and conquer them. Emily then tells Rita that Norris thinks they are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Norris then tells Rita that she can not under estimate the effect it could have on a women her age and Rita asks him what her age has got to do with it and she tells Norris that she saw off an armed robber and dealing with an irritating newsagents assistant will be no problem at all.

In the back room at the Rovers, Eve asks Betty if she slept all right and Betty tells her not bad and Eve says you did not have nightmare and Betty tells her no and she is glad. Fred then enters with poached egg on toast and Betty tells him she can lift the teapot and she does not need all the fussing, Eve tells her they are only trying to look after her and Betty tells them she is all right and that her husband was a policeman and no encounter with a pea shooter is going to upset me and fred is glad. Eve then asks her if she wants to work today and Betty tells her yes as she wants to keep busy and Fred offers to cut up her toast and Betty tells him to keep his hands off it.

In the Cafe, Les comes into tell Toyah that there is mail for her at the house and Toyah tells him she will come round latter to pick it up. Mike then tells Emily that he understands they were all very brave and Emily tells him she thinks people are being kind as she was not brave she was scared stiff, Mike tells her that is understandable and Emily tells him her mind was racing so fast and she kept thinking about Ernest and maybe she was going to die but Mike tells her she didn't.

In number 1, Deirdre asks Blanche if she was scared and Blanche tells her of course she is human and when he pulled that gun out she felt a cold shiver go right through her, Deirdre then asks why Blanche is pointing a banana at her and Blanche tells her she is trying to show her what it was like and Blanche tells her to use her imagination and to imagine it is a deadly weapon capable of killing you, she then tells Deirdre she thought she would interested and Deirdre tells her she is. There is then a nock at the door and it is Archie who has come to see Blanche and Deirdre tells him she is all right, when they come back into the living room Blanche tells Deirdre not to make her go through it again as she is not sure her nerves will take it. Deirdre then offers Archie a cup of tea but he declines as he has an embalming at half past and she then asks Blanche who tells her no not if Archie is not staying. Archie then tells her he will phone and cancel and Blanche tells him not to change his plans because of her and Archie tells her it is no problem, and Deirdre tells her she is terrible and Blanche says there are some Bourbon Creams in the cupboard.

Back in the Kabin, Les is buying a box of chocolates and asks Norris how much they are he tells him 5 and Les asks if there is anything cheaper but classy and Norris says no. Vic then comes in and asks Maria a favour and she asks what and he says to move Bobbiâs stuff out and Maria tells him to do it himself but Vic tells her he has not seen her all day. Norris then spots something in the paper and shouts for everyone to get out as he is shutting the shop and they can come back latter.

In the Rovers, Blanche is telling Eve that when the gunman realised who he was dealing with that is when he turned nasty and he had a gun and he was going to use it, she then tells them he fired a shot and she felt the bullet fly pass her ear and it must have missed her by inches the rest of the party are looking very surprised and Eve sympathies with Blanche. Betty then tells eve that her Syril would have ten of him for breakfast and fred tells Blanche to go on a finish her story but Rita tells him not to encourage her and Blanche tells them that was his mistake as they were fired into action. Les then enters and orders a pint he asks Mike for any advice he can give him for pilling birds, Mike is surprised and tells him in the end to be himself. Norris then comes bursting in and tells Rita and the party that they have made the front page of the Gazette, he reads out some of the story "Have a go grannies tackle crazed criminals" and Blanche tells Eve that his eyes were like the pits of hell and betty tells her she is telling a load of nonsense, Norris then continues "A group of senior citizens lead by birthday girl pensioner Rita Sullivan successfully brought an armed robber to justice" Rita tells Norris that she is not a pensioner and it is a mistake but he tells them there is more "It now verified that police have confirmed that it was only a starting pistol" Les then comes in to the conversion and is surprised that it is only a starting pistol and Blanche says you mean it was not a real gun and Les tells her no it came out of a cracker or toy shop, he then winds Emily up and tells her is this a gun no it is his fingers and she needs her eyes testing. Rita tells Norris thanks a bunch as now they are a laughing stock.

Over at Streetcars, Eileen comes out of the office and tells both Vic and the other driver there is a fare in Albert Road and Vic tells her Fred will do it and he tells Vic he has been on since 7am without a break and he turns to Eileen and tells her it is his lunchtime and Vic tells him to take a late lunch, but Eileen tells him he is doing nothing and he can do it Vic tells her not to push it but she tells him she will and he reminds both who they work for and that he gives the orders. Vic then tells Eileen he will be back by 3pm and drives away.

Back in the Rovers, Norris apologizes to Rita and she tells him he should be, she then asks who is looking after the shop if they are both in here and Norris tells her he closed it and she is annoyed and Norris tells her he will go back and get a packet of crisps.

INTERVAL

Back in number 1, Ken has just come in from work and Deirdre is pleased to see him and he likes the look of what is on the table, and tells Deirdre that it is difficult forming a relationship with the kids as he only sees them for a few lessons and then not for weeks. Deirdre is then surprised when a mobile phone starts to ring in Kens pocket and he tells her that he confiscated it at lunchtime, Deirdre then tells him he should answer it so he does. Deirdre is shocked to hear Ken tell a child that he does not know if Darren will be in the precinct latter and has a good laugh.

In number 5, Les is getting ready for Sandra to come round and is very excited and dinging and dancing to music.

Back in the Rovers, Maria asks Audrey why she can not hold on to a man and Audrey tells her she thinks she is asking herself the wrong question and tells her the question is why would she want to hold on to a man, Maria then tells her she does not really know. Audrey then reminds her who she is talking about Tyrone Dobbs and Jason Grimshaw and she tells Maria she could do much better than that and Maria is shocked but Audrey tells her she can. Archie and Blanche then arrive and Archie asks Blanche what she would like to drink and she tells him a Brandy as she has had a shock and he tells her it does amount to a shock being attacked by a crazed gunman. In another booth, Rita is showing Mike the newspaper and she tells him it says she is a grandmother and Rita tells them she is not along with a mixture of other things that have been written. Mike then tells her he hopes she is not thinking of suing the Gazette as it would get another headline Newsagent sues newspaper and Rita tells him that is the only thing that is stopping her.

Back at Number 5, Les is serving up dinner to Sandra and she tells him it looks great then Les tells her he did not cook it and it comes in little trays that you heat up in the oven, he then tells her he can cook a bit but what is the point of having "you round here if I spend all night in the kitchen" and she agrees. Toyah then comes in and she apologizes and says that Les told her she could pick up her mail, Les then introduces her to Sandra and asks if she does not mind Toyah coming round and she tells him no and he offers Toyah a drink but she tells him she has got to go. When she leaves Les tells Sandra Toyah is a lovely girl and he says he loves her if she was his very own.

Back in the Rovers, Archie asks Blanche if she would like another Brandy and Blanche tells him she would go to the bar herself only she is still a bit shaky on her feet. Deirdre then comes through the door says hello and tells them both she has left ken doing his homework and do they mind if she joins them, Archie tells her not at all as he was just away to get another round and Deirdre tells him she would get them but Blanche tells her it is good for him Deirdre tells him she will have a red wine. She then sits down and Blanche asks what she is doing here and Deirdre asks if she is cramping her style and Blanche says yes, Blanche asks did she ever interfere when Deirdre was courting and Deirdre tells her yes. Over at the Bar, Eve tells Archie that Blanche is a lucky girl and he says yes and he knows she has had a bad ordeal as he can see the cracks.

In the Back room, Betty is crying and fred comes in and asks what the matter is and Betty tells him she does not know she only came in for a cup of tea and burst into tears, Fred then asks if he can phone her son Gordon and Betty tells him not to bother him then Fred tells her she would want to know if anything had happened to him. Eve then comes in and tells fred to phone right away and she tells betty to have a good cry.

Back in the bar, Maria thanks Audrey for what she said before and tells her she is better off with out men Audrey tells her it was no bother. A journalist comes into the Rovers and asks where Rita is Audrey waves to Rita and tells her there is a gentlemen wanting to see her, Blanche and Emily both go up as well and the journalist explains that he was the one who wrote the front page story and would like to do a follow up interview. Rita is none too happy and tells him she does not think so and he tells her he wants her side of the story and she tells him she is not a grandmother and she owns her own business, Blanche then tells him he did not have to tell everyone it was only a starting pistol and Emily tells him to go while he still can. They then all shout and Blanche tells him he is disgrace to his profession and they all hit him and chase him out and he shouts "You are no Ladies". Deirdre then goes over to Archie and tells him her mother is not the dwprf retiree that she lead him to believe and he tells her he likes them feisty.

Back in the back room, Fred tells Betty that he got a right telling off from her Gordon for not phoning earlier, Betty then says she is making a lot of trouble and Fred tells her she is not at all. Fred tells her that he knows what it is like to stare down the barrel of a gun and Betty tells him he is a good man and he is amazed he has had a complement from Betty.

Back at number 5, Les tells Sandra that chocolates are an afrodisiac and so are Oysters. Sandra then tells him she hopes they can take it slowly and Les says she can take it any speed she likes as he is a patient man, she also tells him it was nice to meet Toyah. Sandra then tells him that they have more in common than he thinks as her husband ran off with another women too, Les then tells her he is up for a bit of fun and he did the bedroom as well as the living room. Sandra tells him she is not quite ready yet though and he tells her it is ok.

This is how the episode finished.

Gareth Chess

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