Episode 4893 (17th September 2000)

Plot
Natalie is stunned to hear Jez has died. Jim struggles to come to terms with the fact he must have killed him. The police interview Steve over Jez's beating but he swears he knows nothing about it. Les takes Janice's ring whilst she washes up and returns it to the Rovers. Eunice Gee phones the Duckworths to tell them she wants to sell the B&B. Steve urges Jim not to take responsibility for Jez's death as he'll go to prison. When he hears Jim killed Jez, Dev offers Vik money to buy Steve out of the partnership. Vik refuses to give up on a friend. Sarah leaves David to look after Bethany for a few minutes but he goes into the garden, leaving her to cry. Gail is furious to find the baby alone and accuses Sarah of neglect and is annoyed when Martin doesn't back her up. Dennis takes offense when Janice questions him about her missing ring. He packs and leaves. Jim struggles to stay calm when the police question him about Jez's death.

Guest cast

 * DI Reynolds - Blair Plant