Episode 3568 (16th July 1993)

Plot
Brendan erects the new shop sign which reads "Mr Scott's Provisions". Denise is upset that to Hanif she's nothing but a bit of fun. Alma advises her to tell him her feelings for him. Alf saves the old 'Mini Mart' sign from the bin men to keep. He enjoys spending all his days following Audrey around. Don is jealous of Denise's relationship with Hanif. Curly is annoyed when Reg alters the lunch rota so he can be with Maureen. He tells Reg he will not let him take over the store and won't be manipulated by him anymore. Reg begs forgiveness. Deirdre accuses Ken of only being disappointed about Tracy because he can't brag about her. She gets upset when he comments that Tracy will probably end up working in a mop cap like her. Curly finds out Tommy is well and that Jack doesn't want to return home. He tells Jack he's outstayed his welcome and throws him out. Denise admits to Hanif that her feelings towards him have changed and she now loves him. Gordon Blinkhorn gets annoyed when Colin Barnes makes a play for Raquel. He is offended when Raquel tells him he's not her boyfriend, just someone she goes out with. Des tries to defuse the situation. Hanif tells Denise he doesn't feel the same way towards her as she does towards him. She is upset and annoyed when he asks her not to get hysterical. She throws her wine in his face causing him to walk out of the restaurant and throw a wad of money at her. She is left feeling humiliated.

Guest cast

 * Hanif Ruparell - Ayub Khan-Din
 * Elaine Fenwick - Pippa Hinchley
 * Colin Barnes - Ian Embleton

Notable dialogue
Denise Osbourne: "I am such a wimp. I said I'd never let my defences down again and bingo. One whiff of the Barbara Cartlands and I'm anybody's."