Episode 3518 (22nd March 1993)

Plot
Gail is horrified when the police interview her over Carmel's accident. Martin gets protective and tries to get them to leave but Gail feels she has nothing to hide. Andy starts back at Bettabuys and is impressed by check-out girl Amy Nelson. He is amused to see Jim calling at the store in his uniform. Gail gives the police a statement. Carmel is pleased when her grandfather John Finnan arrives. She tells him about Gail pushing her down stairs. Bet is relieved when Richard Willmore tells her that as she's made profits her contract will be renewed for another year. John Finnan talks to the Platts to find out what has been going on. When Martin tells him about Carmel's fake pregnancy, John tells them that this has all happened before. He explains how Carmel has had hospital treatment for her obsession and says he'll take her back to Ireland for more help. The Platts are relieved the nightmare is over. Martin tells Gail that he's upset that she didn't really trust him over Carmel.

Guest cast

 * Richard Willmore - Oliver Beamish
 * Carmel Finnan - Catherine Cusack
 * Harry Potts - Russell Dixon
 * PC Dean - Fergus O'Donnell
 * WPC Atkinson - Tracy Hayes
 * Amy Nelson - Louise Duprey
 * John Finnan - Shay Gorman