Episode 1668 (10th January 1977)

Plot
Deirdre's contractions stop. She grows impatient in hospital. Teenager Suzie Birchall looks for work in the area. Ray worries that the pregnancy might not be right. Suzie tackles Mike for a job at the [Baldwin’s Casuals|factory]]. The doctor tells Ray not to worry, even though they can't hear the baby's heart beat. Ernie tells Suzie they can't employ her - she has no experience. Ray tries hard not to show his concern to Deirdre. Mike takes Suzie on at Sylvia's Seperates. Gail returns from her lunch to find Suzie serving. She is furious when Suzie tells her Mike's put her in charge. Staff Nurse Maloney tells Ray she's heard the baby's heartbeat.

Guest cast
Staff Nurse Maloney - Brenda Fricker