Episode 4263 (12th September 1997)

Plot
Vera tells Judy she's a good woman taking on Zoe's baby just because Gary got her pregnant. Judy tells her she's forgiven him. She hands in her notice at the Rovers. Mavis and Rita have a disappointing time house-hunting in Lytham St Annes. When the Cartmel vendor has an offer they shut up shop so that Mavis can view it. Jim gets drunk and angry at the thought of Fiona marrying Alan. Chris tells Sally that Kevin was a fool to lose her. Samantha thanks Des for being patient with her. She tells him she'd like to try and take their relationship further. He promises to be gentle with her. Jim begs Fiona not to marry Alan, saying she's too good for him. She tells him to stay away from her as he repulses her. Samantha is shocked when her husband Ritchie Fitzgerald tracks her down. She introduces him to Des and Curly.