Episode 4383 (10th April 1998)

Plot
Judy enjoys looking after Shannon and tries to convince Gary she feels no emotional ties towards her. Ken suggests to Emily that she's only protesting for Deirdre's freedom to make herself feel better. Angie leaves Underworld. Zoe likes the idea of Judy looking after Shannon as it gives her time for herself. Gary tells Zoe that Judy found it really hard work and suggests she finds someone else in future. Alma tells Mike she'll return to him on the condition he doesn't pay for anything else to do with Deirdre, even if it means her staying in jail. Judy is furious to learn Gary has tried to stop her looking after Shannon and tells Zoe she wants to continue seeing her as much as possible. Deirdre is sent to see the prison psychiatrist as she continues to "refuse to accept reality". Mike agrees to stop funding Deirdre's appeal but warns Alma she's the one keeping Deirdre locked up. Ken is approached by Mary Docherty who tells him she has previous knowledge of Jon.

Notable dialogue
Les Battersby: "I'm a married man. Married men do not have to pay to have their tea put in front of 'em."