Episode 4896 (22nd September 2000)

Plot
Martin tries to get his family to get along with each other for one day but Gail tells him she's sick of him being the voice of reason. Fred considers applying to be a magistrate. Discharged from hospital, Steve visits Jim on remand, furious with him for confessing. Jim explains that as he killed Jez he should take the punishment. Sarah hates the way Gail takes over Bethany, making decisions about her without consulting her. Martin has enough of Gail snapping at everyone and rows with her. He tells her he can't bear the insinuations and snide remarks. During their row Sarah takes Bethany and leaves home. Sarah dumps herself and Bethany on the Croppers. She tells them she can't cope with all the rows at home. Hayley is keen for them to stay but Roy doesn't approve. Gail is furious when Sarah tells her she's staying with the Croppers and threatens to go to social services if they force her to return home.