Episode 4388 (19th April 1998)

Plot
Ashley and Judy comfort Zoe after Shannon dies of meningitis. Zoe struggles to cope with how it happened whilst Judy is utterly distraught. Alma accuses Mike of humiliating her by kissing Deirdre in front of everyone. Leanne feels that Zoe blames her for Shannon's death. When Fred offers to pay for Shannon's funeral Ashley accuses him of trying to buy his way out of guilt, accusing him of never liking Zoe or Shannon. Ashley feels he can't handle the situation and breaks down, comforted by Gary. Shannon's death causes Gail to comfort Leanne. Ashley apologises to Fred for shouting at him and accepts his help. Ken enjoys having Deirdre living at No. 1 and tries to kiss her. She stops him and tells him she's not in love with him. Mike assures Alma that Deirdre is just a friend and nothing else. Alec lays a trap for Jack, leaving a cigarette burning in his reach. Jack can't resist having a drag. Zoe breaks down, upset that everyone wants to help her now but when Shannon was alive they didn't want to know.