Episode 3846 (21st April 1995)

Plot
Audrey tries to get Valery Picot to take her to the Town Hall dinner as his escort. He is amazed when Audrey offers her services to him. She is thwarted as he only wants Raquel. Steve panics when the Costello's cheque bounces. To get back at Alf and Valery, Audrey invites Brian Bowes for a drink. Deirdre breaks down when tests show she wouldn't be a suitable donor for Tracy. She admits to Samir that deep down she feels relieved that she doesn't have to have an operation. Samir assures her a donor will be found for Tracy. Valery is astounded by the English approach to sex, thinking Audrey is happy with Alf seeing Betty whilst Raquel tells him she's a model known for her hand jobs. Samir is upset when Ken presses Deirdre over the results. He accuses Ken of making her feel bad and feels that Ken has to blame Deirdre for everything that goes wrong in his life. Alf is furious as Audrey drinks with Brian whilst he has to attend the dinner. Vicky refuses to sit back and see her money disappear. She and Steve go to Costello's and meet the receiver who tells them Nick Gerrity has gone bust and owes a lot of people. Alf drags his party back to the Rovers as soon as possible and catches Audrey flirting with Brian. Raquel is amazed when Valery tells her Betty is Alf's mistress and then horrified when Valery tries to get into her bedroom, telling her he will be generous. She storms off leaving a baffled Valery. Fiona is stunned when Vicky tells her that she lent Steve the money for the Costello's deal.