Episode 5423 (20th January 2003)

Plot
Maxine's dad Derek turns up at the Rovers. He's in a state of shock having just learned about Maxine's death. Ashley is completely distraught and finding it hard to cope. He worries that Joshua will be affected by all that's gone on. Emily comes out of hospital. Norris fusses round her. Peter tries to talk to Shelley about the holiday in Mexico but she's still very frosty with him. Maria confides in Betty that she's pregnant. Ken visits Ade. Ade tells him that he's being moved to a Young Offender's Unit and he's scared. Richard sees Emily arrive home and feels sick. He's wracked with guilt. Emma tells Fred and Ashley that the pathologist has finished with Maxine's body so they can now arrange the funeral. Ashley can't face it. Ken calls to see Emily. Emily talks about Aiden saying how evil he is for what he's done. Ken feels guilty as he's representing Aiden. Gail insists that she and Richard should call to see Emily. Richard is absolutely dreading it but can't say anything. Toyah confronts Maria and Fiz as she can tell something is going on.

Guest cast

 * Derek Heavey - Richard Albrecht
 * Anna Barnes - Maria Gough
 * Aidan Critchley - Dean Ashton