Episode 4740 (25th December 1999)

Plot
Gary spends the day with the Duckworths and is stunned when Terry turns up. Goaded by him, he thumps Terry and leaves with the twins. Mike is uncomfortable when Linda tackles him about his evening with Alma. She accuses him of not thinking her good enough and storms out on him. Sergei Kaparov cooks Christmas dinner at No.4, impressing Doreen and Audrey who both find him attractive. Natalie entertains Jim, Kevin and Curly but their depressed conversation is too much for her and she opens the pub up. Vinny was meant to eat with them but can't be found. Martin and Rebecca have a frantic time in casualty when a young boy dies on them after being knocked down. Ken finds Alma hiding away and insists she spends the day with him and Deirdre. Jack refuses to talk to Terry whilst Vera finally snaps, slaps him across the face and tells him she never wants to see him again in her life. Ashley gives Maxine a kitten for Christmas and is stunned when Fred gives them the house as a present. Fred is disappointed to learn Maxine isn't pregnant. Martin comforts Rebecca over the death of the boy, Simon and they end up making love in a hospital bed. Later, at home, he feels guilty, especially when Gail makes love to him. After closing the pub, Vinny and Natalie acknowledge their attraction to each other and kiss.