Episode 3507 (24th February 1993)

Plot
After his night with Raquel, Des feels that people will think she's a slag but she has no regrets. Vera tells Jack they're giving up smoking to economise. Derek feels wretched as he's cross-examined by Mr Hopkinson in court over Ted's state of mind when he made his will. He is forced to admit to telling to a customer that Ted wasn't "all there". Rita has to admit that Ted sometimes confused her with his first wife. Mike agrees to cash Doug's cheque, for a price, Doug is forced to agree. Judge Lancaster decides that the will must be laid aside, the estate must entirely go to Rita, wiping out the bequests to the Brookes but Rita must pay costs. Philip Brookes feels justified but annoyed that he's lost money. Ken tells Tracy she's been childish over Doug and his money. Rita is upset that Ted's character has been slurred. Bet makes her celebrate getting the Brookes out of her hair. Ken is annoyed that Doug has been trying to get his family to break the law. Mike enjoys ice-skating with Mark and Nicky. He gives Doug his money but keeps £500 for his accounts. Doug is depressed. Raquel wants to be more comfort to Des but he tells her he doesn't think it would be a good idea for her to stay again. He feels guilty about using her.

Guest cast

 * Sarah Brookes - Zulema Dene
 * Philip Brookes - Leslie Schofield
 * Roger Brookes - Nigel Carrington
 * Judge Lancaster - Randal Herley
 * James Milburn - Patrick Bailey
 * Andrew Hopkinson - William Armstrong