Episode 4274 (1st October 1997)

Plot
Alma feels positive about the future having seen Don. Sally is sad to hear Bill is leaving the country. He is emotional about leaving her and the girls but feels the Street has nothing to offer him anymore. Fred is saddened when Maureen tells him her expectations were too high when she married him. He surprises her by suggesting they have a holiday together. Don escapes from hospital when his guard has a secret smoke. Natalie tells Sally she overreacted and isn't going to take her to court. Martin and Gail are alarmed to hear Don is on the loose. Rita lets her customers know she isn't leaving anymore. Chris views the shop flat and agrees to rent it. Mavis tells Rita that she's going to buy the Cartmel cottage on her own and run the B&B herself. Don hangs around Firman's, watching Alma at work.