Episode 3336 (24th January 1992)

Plot
Gail is thrilled that Mike is no longer the landlord of the cafe. Alma feels the fact doesn't change anything; she's still moving. Vera arranges to meet Gordon Hastings, overheard by Jack. The McDonalds go to the Magistrates Court. Steve is charged with handling stolen goods and pleads guilty. Mavis asks Victor Pendlebury to take Derek back. Victor tells her Derek is useless and he won't reemploy him. Mavis accuses him of jealousy. The Magistrates fine Steve £100. He has to pay it off at £5 a week. Jim is furious to discover the case against the rest of the gang has been dropped. Victor tells Mavis he's completely cured; he no longer fancies her. She is stricken. Jack follows Vera to a pub where she meets Hastings. Gail accuses Alma of not caring what happens to her or the cafe. Jack warns Hastings off Vera so she has to introduce them. Hastings tells Vera that the Claytons have moved to Exeter. Jack refuses to let Vera give Hastings anymore money thinking he's a conman. He tells Hastings to stay away from them and tells Vera he knows the Claytons are living in Heaton Norris. He bumped into Harry Clayton a year ago and was told Andrea had the boy, Paul, adopted. Vera is upset that she's never seen him. Kevin fakes the first bill and feels like a thief. He looks for another job. Sally suggests he informs the police.

Guest cast

 * Victor Pendlebury - Christopher Coll
 * Gordon Hastings - Stephen MacKenna
 * Miss Cassidy - Liz Stook
 * Clerk of the Court - Steve Dixon