Episode 4392 (26th April 1998)

Plot
Unconscious Jim is rushed to hospital. Steve worries that he's killed him. Ashley tries to keep Zoe occupied by getting her to help out at the shop. When no one's looking she steals money from the till. When Ashley finds they're down £40 she suggests Maud is getting confused and has the grace to feel guilty when he gives her her £10 wages. The police investigate Jim's accident. Steve tells them Jim fell off the scaffolding whilst drunk. Liz breaks down when she hears Jim's unconscious. Jack buys a pipe to smoke but Vera refuses to let him use it. Martin suggests he tries hypnotherapy. Des tells Natalie he's had enough with relationships. She tells him it's obvious to her that he is a very lonely person and she'd like to be his friend. Zoe and Leanne have a great time out clubbing. The doctor warns Steve and Liz that Jim may never regain consciousness.