Episode 4860 (21st July 2000)

Plot
Emily is sceptical that Spider and Toyah are really happy about making the commitment of a mortgage together. Leanne isn't enthusiastic either but Toyah accuses her of being jealous. With her birthday coming up, Audrey reminisces about how popular she used to be when she was young and this gives Alma an idea and she sets about organising a surprise party for Audrey. A subdued Linda hands the keys to Mark's flat back to Rita. She later sobs to Geena that Mark has gone for good. Feeling sorry for sacked Gary, Eileen tells Maya that the twins could be taken into care. Outraged Maya orders Vik to help him. When Dennis' van is towed away Les insists he stays at No. 5. Ken agrees to help Alma trace Audrey's best friend from school, to try and get back in to Audrey's good books. Gary is grateful when Vik gives him another chance.