Episode 3736 (10th August 1994)

Plot
Vicky fears Bet will finish with Charlie. Andy sulks over the Paula situation, refusing to help Curly out over staffing problems. Mark searches for Mike and is disappointed to discover he's in Spain. Curly demands respect and help from Andy before telling him they will employ Paula. Vicky is upset to see how cosy Steve ands Fiona have become. Mavis attempts to paint in the garden but is disturbed by noisy neighbours and Derek who eats part of her still life. Sean finds Tanya attractive but Des warns him she's trouble. Gail visits Ivy and realises she never wants to return. She breaks the news to Don who tells her that he's not going to change Ivy's mind; he's glad she's found some happiness. Paula is delighted when Andy tells her the job is hers. She tells him she admires what he's made of his life. After Charlie's court appearance Bet lays into him, accusing him of seeing her as insurance only. She refuses to let him use her but is stunned when he reveals that despite keeping his licence he plans to give up driving and stay at the Rovers.