Episode 3869 (14th June 1995)

Plot
To please Steve Jim tells worried Liz that Steve wasn't badly hurt and was jumped by a burglar. Steve returns to the flat in the early hours but Fiona isn't there. Fiona returns in the morning after partying all night with Maxine. Jack tries to convince Vera she must continue to work, saying her brain will vegetate if she retires. Fiona is horrified to see Steve's bruises and stitched face. He tells her he doesn't know who did it as he owes money to so many people. When Liz calls, Fiona forces him to tell her all about his debts. Alma is thrilled when her £500 consultancy fee comes through. Liz rows with Jim for keeping her in the dark about Steve. When Fiona breaks down in tears over her feelings for Steve Denise advises her to leave him before he drags her down with him. Fiona refuses to leave him as she loves him. Steve is forced to tell Vicky about all his debts. She doesn't like the idea of thugs hanging around the print shop. Mike is shocked to discover Alma was paid £500. He insists the client must have fancied Alma. Tracy breaks down, telling Ken she knows Deirdre's going to hate her for the rest of her life.