Episode 3639 (29th December 1993)

Plot
Jack is concerned for Vera as she refuses to eat or sleep. He tells Des the facts. Father O'Rourke comforts Ivy when she breaks down. Ken and Deirdre have a good Christmas, eating out together. Des is further depressed to receive his decree-nisi. Bet shows off her latest revealing dress but is embarrassed when Charlie Whelan turns up. She is startled when he starts asking questions about her marital status. Don contacts Bet to see how Ivy is. He is horrified when she tells him she knows all about the phone calls. She meets him in a park and tries to help. He feels he's sick and breaks down. She tells him the best thing would be for him to return to Ivy and forget about Denise. Vicky wants Steve to get away with her for a few days but he is evasive. She is stunned when he tells her he wants them to finish. Alison tells Steve it's obvious he's still a child and is annoyed that he could two-time someone - she finishes with him.