Episode 3211 (10th April 1991)

Plot
Steph asks Phyllis to continue working for them. She agrees. Vera collects Joss Shackleton from hospital. Ruby Mottram tells her that Percy pushed him over. The recession hits Ingrams. Vera threatens Percy if he touches Joss again. Des is furious when he has the Italian translated: "Rome was not built in a day. But Steph was laid flat in two nights. None shall sleep."; Steph is angry that Des thinks she was unfaithful. Mike knocks the agent down to £600 a month. Gail tells him they'll have to close the Cafe. He asks her not to do anything for twenty-four hours. Jack discovers Joss' blood is A negative and Vera's O positive, proving that he isn't her father. Mike tells Gail he's sorted it to £350 a month and asks her not to tell Alma about his involvement. Steph asks Des to trust her. He goes behind her back and takes the receipt for her holiday photos.

Guest cast

 * Joss Shackleton - Harold Goodwin