Seasons & episodes

Diane and Brigid convince Adele not to have an abortion. Jimmy and Jackie have a civilised chat, and he suggests that they can be mates as long as he doesn't see her much. Max is worried that a fling with Jacqui might spoil a fantastic friendship. But they end up in bed together - and Victoria, home earlier than expected, walks in on them.......

Adele is still unsure of the best way forward, but realises that she must make a decision. When the police arrive at the bar, Bev is worried that she will go to prison - but Leanne has a cunning plan. Rachel tells Anthea that she and Mike are living beyond their means - but Anthea agrees to help them out. Max is relieved that Victoria will keep his relationship with Jacqui a secret.

Mick calls at the Murrays' with the news that Leo wants to come home to discuss the future of his baby. But Diane reveals that Adele is out with Marty having an abortion. Anthony wonders how Diane can forgive Adele for killing a baby, but it is Marty who she won't forgive. Mike and Rachel take advantage of Anthea's good nature, and Leanne claims that Bev has gone on a world cruise and left her in charge of the bar.

The Murrays have planned a birthday party for Brigid, but she brings Father Pat round to talk to Adele. Adele suspects that he, like some of her family, regard her as a murderer - and Marty sends him packing. Lindsey still cannot believe that Jackie and Jimmy have split up.

Mick has a proposal for Vonnie. Anthony listens in as Brigid and Marty have a furious argument. After hearing that Leanne is the new bar manager, Christy brings her flowers and tells her how much he has missed her. Diane refuses to let Marty come with her to the hospital, and when she discovers the IVF treatment has been unsuccessful, she tells him she is glad she is not carrying his baby.

Diane is shocked when Jeff offers her more than just a shoulder to cry on. Emily persuades Vonnie to get engaged to Mick, even though she is not convinced that she wants to marry him. But Mick is keen for them to marry as soon as possible. Max invites Jacqui to spend her birthday with him. Nisha and Katie discovers that Leanne has been illegally claiming housing benefit.

Diane gives Emily her wages in advance so that she can pay Mick his rent, but Anthony steals her purse. Marty wants to give Jeff a good hiding, but Diane persuades him not to. Lisa interrupts Max and Jacqui playing.......with the children on her birthday, and he reluctantly agrees to go with Lisa, Harry and Emma on a trip to France. Rachel agrees to do a big favour for Katie.

Mick wants to marry Vonnie as soon as possible, but she tells Jerome that she is wondering if she will ever be ready to. Diane is horrified when Steve believes Jeff's version of events rather than hers. Jacqui helps Max to pack his cases, and tells Lisa that she has no romantic intentions towards him - only to discover that Lisa plans to match-make him with an old flame on their holiday.

Mick wants to surprise Vonnie with a special meal and an engagement ring, but discovers that she has packed her bags and is leaving him. Unable to agree on whether to believe Jeff or Diane, Katrina and Steve break up. Mike tells Rachel that if she goes to Clint's funeral, she might as well not bother coming back.

Anthea is visited by Clint's mother, and Mike is appalled when she makes her welcome. Mick blames Jerome for turning Vonnie against him, and his violent reaction makes her all the more sure that he is someone she doesn't want to be with. Steve has to look for a new job as well as a new girlfriend.

Diane and Marty realise that they will have to find some new ways of raising money if they are to attempt the IVF treatment again. Tim advises Emily to keep out of Mick's way, but he catches her with some of his food, and decides that his days of being a mug are over. When a wreath arrives bearing the inscription "RON DIXON R.I.P.", Mike admits that Anthea and Katie have gone to Clint's funeral, and Ron fears for their safety.......

Rachel calls the police, and Ron is blamed for the disturbance at the funeral. He is also much less confident that Anthea will be willing or able to lie for him in court. Jessie goes out in search of treatment for a headache, and comes back with a new lodger. Jimmy comes to the rescue of Tim and Emily, inviting them to move out of Mick's and in with him.

Ron is following Anthea around, so she goes out for a walk, then calls in on Jimmy. Lindsey is not exactly overjoyed at the prospect of sharing her home with an ex-jailbird and a bimbo. Before leaving Mick's, Tim tells him a few home truths about the way he has let so many people down in the recent past.

Marty sells his car, and soon finds a willing buyer for his season ticket. Ron feels that Anthea is betraying him by having a drink with Katie. Adele returns home from Shropshire, but Anthony doesn't make her welcome. Emily is concerned that Lindsey might fancy her. Max returns home after a terrible holiday without Jacqui, and someone sees him passionately kissing her.......

Nikki comes home from Belgium, and walks in on a naked man having a shower in the bungalow. Leanne doesn't want to give her her job back, but Christy feels that there are a couple of reasons why she should. Jimmy makes Ron realise the predicament he will face regarding Tim's gun, and Jacqui discovers that Anthea has been told about her relationship with Max.

Jerome begs Nikki to give him a second chance, but her reaction gives him the impression that she is not willing to. Emily is sick of having no money for food and clothes - but Tim quits his job, and fears that things can only get worse, as Mike tries to persuade Ron to tell the police who gave him the gun. Then Anthea is reluctantly forced to tell him who Jacqui is seeing.......

Anthea tells Ron he can't control other people's lives, but he tells Jacqui that she is humiliating the family and trying to put him in an early grave - and if she goes on seeing Max he will have nothing more to do with her. Max sacks Mick, and assures him that it is entirely personal. Lance tries to persuade Leanne that she is taking risks by storing Christy's gear at the bar and only accepting cash, and Brigid and Jessie agree to disagree regarding abortion.

Mike tells Jacqui he will support her in her relationship with Max, but Ron threatens to get another gun to keep him away from her. Jimmy has a plan to keep Tim out of prison, Leanne sends an e-mail to Bev warning her to stay away from the bar, Nisha and Emily fight, and Mick has a new theory about who was responsible for Susannah's death - Jacqui.

Steve has a date with Nisha, and Marty wonders if she will recognise him camouflaged as a deckchair. But he is called away to collect a stranded Adele, and Nisha goes on into town anyway. Jacqui resolves that she will go on seeing Max, and Tim is relieved when Ron agrees to tell the police that the gun came from Sotto.

Ron's version of where he obtained the gun looks likely to be accepted when more guns are found at Sotto's. Mick becomes convinced that it was Max rather than Jacqui who killed Susannah, and tries to beat the truth out of him. But Jacqui comes home in time to rescue him, and tells Mick he is just a sad man who has been dumped by all his family and friends.

Mick reflects on all that he has done and endured during his time on the Close. He feels that he has let his children and his family down, and everyone hates the way he lets his temper get to him. When Jimmy reflects on how he felt when he was prepared to end it all, and reveals that he is getting better now that he has learned to accept who he is, Mick decides what he must do.

Mick apologises to Max and Jacqui, and makes his peace with Tim, offering him some good advice, before leaving the Close forever. Max assures Jacqui that he really, really wants her to move in with him - and he has something else to ask her too.

Adele gets her GCSE results, and tells Emily about her abortion. Jacqui confides in Rachel that she is going to marry Max - and Rachel doesn't take long to spread the news. Katie reacts angrily, and Ron can't believe it.

Ron says he will refuse to go to Jacqui's wedding. Adele breaks her glasses in an attempt to convince Diane and Marty to allow her to get contact lenses - but they are spending all their money trying for a baby. Nikki visits Tim and Emily, and ends up exchanging a few slaps. Christy discovers Leanne's secret.