Episode 6248 (13th March 2006)

Plot
Claire continues to shout at Matt to put Joshua down but he refuses declaring that Joshua is his son. Claire screams for help and Audrey comes to her rescue. Claire grabs Joshua and takes him inside while Audrey gives Matt a piece of her mind. Ashley arrives home in a fury. He threatens to hit Matt and pushes him out of the garden. Matt says he's going to take Ashley to court as he's not fit to look after his son. Ashley takes his anger out on Claire telling her she's weak. Claire's upset.

Danny takes Mike to see a private doctor. The doctor tells Mike he's had a minor stroke which has accelerated what he suspects to be Alzheimers. Leanne suggests to Mike he should give Danny power of attorney so he can look after the business. Mike thinks it's a good idea. Mike gets Danny to take him to the factory but then can't remember why he's there. Mike breaks down and cries on Danny's shoulder. Danny promises to look after him.

After seeing Mike's condition Audrey tells Rita and Emily she's thinking of selling the Salon so she can live life to the full while she's still healthy. Violet suggests to Maria she should buy the Salon.

Meanwhile, Fiz suggests to Kirk they should jack in their jobs and go travelling but Kirk's adamant he couldn't leave the kennels for more than two weeks as he's in charge.

Kelly's annoyed when Becky buys a jacket almost identical hers.

Regular cast

 * Matt Ramsden - Stephen Beckett
 * Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Danny Baldwin - Bradley Walsh
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Frankie Baldwin - Debra Stephenson
 * Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Becky - Katherine Kelly

Guest cast

 * Sylvia Ramsden - Emma Cleasby
 * Doctor - Nadia Cameron-Blakey