Episode 5253 (21st April 2002)

Plot
Fred questions Eve further, but she continues to lie. Martin is feeling more and more awkward at Gail's house. Ashley agrees to pretend all is well until he gets the test results. Roy and Hayley unwrap each other's anniversary presents. Fred is behaving sarcastically towards Eve during the meal at Ashley's. Martin moans to Kevin about being at Gail's, Kevin repeats his offer for him to stay at his flat. Molly says nothing but is secretly put out. Fred follows Eve. Eve is told by Ray Sykes that Linda is still alive and living in Dublin, but no one else has to know. Molly is jealous of Kevin's concern over Sally. Roy recreates an authentic meal from the Civil War period as a surprise for Hayley. Hayley is disappointed. Richard is relieved when Martin tells them he is going to Kevin's. Ashley continues to protest that he will not be a father to the baby until he knows for sure. Fred watches Eve and Ray exchange farewells on the doorstep and he jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Regular cast

 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Eve Elliott - Melanie Kilburn
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Maxine Peacock - Tracy Shaw
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Molly Hardcastle - Jacqueline Kington
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle

Guest cast

 * Ray Sykes - Peter Guinness