Episode 4925 (8th November 2000)

Plot
Deirdre looks after ill Dev and enjoys making a fuss of him. Alma is delighted for Hayley when she tells her they're going for adoption. Les makes a great show of buying designer clothes and enjoys rubbing Janice's nose in it. Debs begs Natalie to forgive her, wanting to mend their relationship. Natalie tells her she betrayed her and throws her out of the pub in front of the customers. She orders her out of No. 6 and her life. Curly books the church for Christmas Eve and presents Emma with an engagement ring. She is thrilled. Ashley agrees to be his best man. Les chats up a woman, June Dewhurst, at the hotel. He is pleased for himself when she gives him her card. Janice enjoys living alone with Dennis as he treats her with respect. Audrey tries to speak to Fred but he cuts her out of his life. She is sad as she still wants to be his friend. Duggie calls Vinny a loser and a mug for working for so long without pay. Vinny decides to hit back by collecting the rent off Duggie's tenants.