Episode 4001 (17th April 1996)

Plot
Jack, Fred and Gary have a blissful morning watching Betty's Hot Shot training. Joyce tries to persuade Vera to take Judy on as barmaid but Vera isn't keen. Vicky and Steve plan a second honeymoon and consider going on a cruise. Maud worries about Maureen suffering a breakdown as she keeps crying over Reg. Ashley feels bold enough to kiss Kelly but runs off in case Fred catches him. Maud asks some of the women to draw Maureen out of herself. Vicky is horrified when DS Cannon questions her about Malcolm Fox's statement. She tells him she doesn't know anything. When Kevin questions his authority, Don reminds him that he owns the garage and is boss. Deirdre tries to launch herself onto the job market but finds she knows nothing of word processors and graphic packages. Liz entertains Deirdre, Audrey, Alma and Maureen to a girl's night in. They drink and chat and realise that out of them all Audrey is the only one who hasn't strayed from her husband. Vera gives Joyce extra hours helping out behind the bar. Vicky is upset when Steve doesn't seem bothered by the police calling. He tells her there's nothing to worry about.