Episode 5369 (28th October 2002)

Plot
Todd bunks off school to visit Sarah in hospital. She's pleased. Ken is appalled to find Aiden back in school on the first day of term. Roy continues to protest outside Dev's shop by himself but not to much avail. Sarah makes a statement to the Police that Aiden was driving the car when it crashed. Norris starts looking for a replacement dog for Mr Woo. Emily isn't happy about the plan but goes along with it. Kirk offer to help by speaking to his dad at the kennels. The police haul Aiden out of class much to Ken's delight and take him down to the station to interview him. Aiden is worried. Later that day Aiden is released and turns up back in school. Ken is gutted particularly when Aiden starts winding him up and giving him back-chat. Audrey tell Richard that she hasn't had any more funny turns recently and that she's taken Archie's advice and been eating a lot of broccoli. Richard meets up with Chris Melton who tells him that the bail hostel is probably still going ahead. Richard is worried what he's going to tell the bank manager. Aiden continues to goad Ken saying that there's no proof that he was driving the car. Ken finally snaps and in front of the class punches Ade, sending him reeling across the room. Ken is appalled at what he's done.

Guest cast

 * Aidan Critchley - Dean Ashton
 * Miss Johnson - Barbara Dryhurst
 * DS Mills - Mushi Noor
 * PC King - Gary Russell
 * Chris Melton - John Elkington