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In a special double-length episode, the strain of her abortion finally overcomes Adele, Diane refuses to accept Marty's decision, even though Brigid supports it, and Tim, with Steve's help, manages to steal Christy's recently-stocked van. But can Christy turn the tables on him?

Marty wakens in the morning to discover that Diane has gone out, and it emerges that she is even more determined to have a baby despite the family's mounting debts. Steve attempts to console Anthony, and Tim is depressed on Emily's birthday because he has been unable to get her the present he promised her.

Jacqui and Max return from their honeymoon, and tell Rachel and Mike that they have decided that she will be a full-time mother. When she hears, Lindsey optimistically asks to be considered for the position of health club manager. Mike discovers that Beth's savings account is empty, Marty injures Imelda when he finds her humiliating Anthony, and Jimmy enlists Ray's help with a scheme to deter potential buyers of number 10.

Jimmy produces a history of number 10, displays newspaper cuttings obtained from the internet, and, using Ray as a template, draws the outline of a body on the patio. Jacqui's furniture arrives at Max's - including her bed, which she insists must replace Susannah's. Marty fears that he will either be suspended or be taken to court, but Diane promises to stand by him and abandon the IVF treatment. Mike and Rachel face financial ruin.

Rachel is distraught when she discovers what Jimmy has drawn on the patio. Jacqui wants to get rid of Susannah's linen. Emily discovers that her present from Jessie and Ray is something she could never have guessed.......or wanted. Jimmy offers to help Nikki with her psychology project, and something sinister is left on Ron's doorstep.

Jacqui insists on taking Max to a fireworks display to take his mind off the anniversary of the death of Susannah. Marty and Diane's minds are also on their discovery that they were set to become parents twelve months ago. Lindsey tells Tim and Emily that their rent is trebled, and Ron and Anthea discover that Robbie has planted something in their bedroom.

Max and Jacqui throw a dinner party, and a guest gives Max an idea for a new part-time vocation. Jimmy feels that the spirit of Jackie is living on in Lindsey. Tim convinces Christy to give him a job, and Anthea doesn't think she can cope with many more of Robbie's threats as the court case approaches.

Nikki offers Jerome a second chance, but he thinks it may be too soon for him to move back in. Ray is not convinced either, until Nikki makes him realise that this could be his opportunity to get Neil to move out. Lindsey has a job offer - but it may mean moving away. Diane's boss visits the salon, but her priorities are elsewhere. Anthea can't be sure that she is still willing to lie for Ron.

Robbie corners a frightened Anthea and makes her realise that he was present in the house when Ron shot Clint dead. Jessie is furious to hear that Ray wants Neil to move out, and locks herself in the bathroom. But Ray finds a way of coaxing her out. Jimmy gets his decree absolute, and decides to frame it. Steve discovers that Nisha is going on holiday with a group of her mates.

Anthea fears that Robbie will make a statement to the police, and wants to tell Katie what she has found out about Clint. Only eight people turn up to Jimmy's fiftieth birthday, but he is pleased that they include one of his long-lost relatives - and he looks forward to the next fifty years, as Jackie leaves for good. Ray struggles to avoid looking pleased with himself as Neil moves out - and not only does he obtain a cheque from Max, but he gets to keep his tiles.

Diane and Marty speak to Anthony's headmistress, and receive a lengthy insight into the school's procedures and paperwork. Anthea is told by Neil that she appears to be starting the menopause, and slaps Ron when he attributes her recent behaviour to this. Then she returns to the health centre and reduces Katie to tears with the news that Clint was an innocent victim.

Jimmy spends a lot of time being interviewed by Nikki for her psychology project instead of repainting the shutters, as they both reflect on the occasions on which they nearly stepped off roofs. As Ron's trial for murder begins, Anthea is confronted outside the court by Robbie, who warns her to reconsider the evidence she is going to give.

Robbie is determined to see Ron sent down, even though this means incriminating himself. After hearing his testimony, Katie attacks him - and is mortified when he reveals to Jacqui that they slept together.

When Katie turns to drink, Nisha realises that there is someone that she must call. Jimmy won't let Lindsey turn down the job she has been offered in Newcastle. After Ron and Anthea's testimonies are subjected to severe scrutiny, Mike is horrified to discover that his father has apparently done a runner rather than await the verdict.

Rachel worries that Ron may be about to do something stupid, but Mike doesn't want to call the police. Finally Ron rings, wanting to see Jacqui and Mike - but not Anthea. At the docks, he reveals the plans he has considered which involve not returning to court - but can they convince him to think again? Lindsey packs to leave for Newcastle, and reflects on her life on the Close.

Lindsey and Kylie tearfully say goodbye to Jimmy as they leave for a new life in Newcastle. As Ron and his family prepare to leave for court, the loan company visit to sequester goods to the value of Rachel and Mike's unpaid loan. Mike resents Max's success in sending them packing because they have not obtained the necessary warrants. During the prosecution's summing-up, Ron collapses in the dock, and an ambulance has to be called.

A former resident of the Close reappears after a long absence. Mike makes some slight progress with the Dixons' debt problem. While Anthea packs her bags and leaves the Close forever, the prosecution, defence and judge sum up the case of the Crown versus Ron Dixon, and the jury reaches verdicts which are bound to provoke diverse reactions. Will Ron be jailed?

Max buys new cars for himself and Jacqui, but Katie and a pot of paint are not far away. Anthony brings the house down in the school play, thanks to the bullies - but not in the way he hoped. Christy wants Diane to sell flip-flops in the salon, but she tells him to flip off. Mike refuses to go to see Ron.

Katie is furious about the court's decision, and vows to take action against Ron. Jimmy offers to help Nikki further with her research. Anthony overhears his parents discussing the bullying, and begins to blame himself. Mike wants Jacqui to help him out - or does he?

Diane and Marty take matters into their own hands when the school fails to act against the bullying. Jacqui and Sammy forge an uneasy alliance in the hope of helping Katie. Christy shows Tim where he can find a second-hand kitchen and bathroom suite.

Jerome is asked to take on extra duties by his new boss. Rachel tells Jacqui where she can stick her job, then finds out from Mike that the court won't accept their loan repayment proposal. Katie doesn't appreciate Sammy sticking her nose in.

Sammy vows to stay around and get revenge on Jacqui in a bid to reconcile with Katie. When Steve fails to pick him up from school, Anthony suffers a humiliating ordeal. Nisha needs help with a plumbing problem. Nikki is amused when she finds out from Jessie what Jerome's new job is.

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Katie is swayed by Sammy's suggestions, and starts planning revenge on Jacqui by asking her on a night out. Jimmy wonders whether he has been brainwashed into thinking he needs medication. Christy puts Tim on standby, as their preparations gather pace. Diane and Marty argue over whether Anthony is abnormal.