Episode 3976 (19th February 1996)

Plot
Steve is annoyed to discover Mike has won the contract. Don gets a friend, Eddie Baines, to pose as a Catholic Priest and perform an exorcism at No. 5 to put Vera's mind at rest. She falls for the charade. Liz lends Andy £50 to pay his rent to Des. Liz tells Deirdre about her relationship with Des. Vera is thrilled that Ivy's soul has finally been laid to rest and treats Baines to a free hotpot. He leaves his bag in the pub by mistake. Jim is furious to find his £50 savings gone and accuses Liz of lining her fancy man Des' pocket. Liz tells him she gave the money as she doesn't want Andy owing Des anything. Vera is horrified when Jack opens Baines' bag and snaps a rosary. When she turns icy cold Vera feels Ivy's soul has settled in the pub. Stephen is taken aback when Alma makes a pass at him in his hotel room. He is very nice about it but Alma feels awful when he doesn't respond. She runs off, observed by Audrey.