EastEnders - Series 20 - December 27, 2004

20x156 - October 1, 2004

October 1, 2004

Minty is concerned when he hears Andy and Sam finalising the arrangements for joint ownership of their businesses, and calls Marcus Christie for advice. Keen to protect Sam's interests, Minty is thrown when Andy asks him to witness the signing of the documents. A sad Alfie deflects Spencer's questions about Kat but, as the day progresses, he begins to lose control of his emotions. Elsewhere, Charlie finally realises that the Miller kids are his burglars; a deluded Sarah is sure that Martin has packed Sonia off so that she can spend more time with him; and Vicki and Chrissie argue about Tommy.

20x157 - October 4, 2004

October 4, 2004

Alfie is feeling rather tender after the previous night's incident in the Vic but has no option but to go to work as normal and present his usual chirpy self behind the bar. Martin can't believe the audacity of Sarah when she pushes a note through his front door. It turns out to be the start of a treasure hunt and Martin frantically rushes around the Square trying to find her trinkets before anyone else does. However, Gus and Spencer accidentally happen across some of the gifts, so a quick-thinking Martin passes it off as a game with Sonia. The hunt eventually leads Martin to Sarah, who confesses her feelings for him over a lovingly prepared picnic. Martin loses his temper which causes Sarah to make a call. Elsewhere, the residents of the Square are losing their patience with the rubbish and mess that seems to follow the Millers everywhere.

20x158 - October 5, 2004

October 5, 2004

Marcus Christie confirms that Minty has power of attorney in case anything should happen to Sam. Andy is absolutely furious and, recognising that Marcus could be a powerful ally, plots to transfer his loyalty to him rather than the Mitchell family. Meanwhile, Andy has also decided that the time has come to do something about Minty's interfering nature. Chrissie is increasingly unhappy about Vicki's relationship with Tommy, despite her efforts to accept him. Together with Dennis, she decides to stake out Tommy's flat, sure that there is more to the suave lecturer than meets the eye.

20x159 - October 7, 2004

October 7, 2004

Tired of putting on a cheerful front, Alfie leaves Spencer in charge and takes a well-earned break from The Vic. Desperate to let off steam, he heads to Angie's Den, where he relaxes over a few drinks - and comes face to face with temptation. Sam is shocked when she receives a call from Minty, who's in hospital. Suspicious about what's happened to him, she confronts Andy, who denies knowing anything. But, later, Andy pays Minty a visit. Dennis and Chrissie are confident that they have caught Tommy out and triumphantly head home. However, the situation is not as simple as it first seems and the tables are soon turned on them.

20x160 - October 8, 2004

October 8, 2004

Sam's world crumbles further when she realises that Andy has been peddling drugs through Paul at the club. She confronts Andy, who admits his involvement, but he manipulates the situation by removing his ring and asking Sam what she really wants. Sam is left in a dilemma and turns to Minty for advice. Chrissie tries to persuade Vicki that Tommy is too old for her but Vicki stubbornly refuses to listen to reason. Alfie is enjoying himself as he flirts with a woman at Angie's Den and Kareena is surprised at the sight as she serves them both drinks.

20x161 - October 11, 2004

October 11, 2004

Martin spends his day on edge, concerned that Sonia knows the truth. He desperately tries to work out where his wife is but when Sonia returns home, she's perturbed as to why Martin feels the need to check up on her. She informs a relieved Martin that Sarah has decided to leave, her affair with a married man apparently over. However, just when Martin begins to relax, events take another turn for the worse. Sharon uses Vicki's absence as a tool to make digs at Dennis, telling him he has driven her away. Dennis knows that there is more to her ill-feeling and throws himself into his relationship with ZoÃ«. He's on the verge of reciprocating ZoÃ«'s strong feelings for him when something stops him literally in his tracks. Alfie decides that he knows just what will repair his relationship with his wife and Andy informs Paul that he owes him a favour.

20x162 - October 12, 2004

October 12, 2004

Sharon and Dennis continue to bicker and it becomes apparent that Dennis is unable to handle seeing Sharon with another man. Meanwhile, Alfie warms to the idea of having a baby with Kat, thinking it's just what they both need. Pauline is less than happy with her new house guest, Sarah - as is Martin. He shouts at Sarah, telling her that she must leave, but all she wants is a declaration of love from her man.

20x163 - October 14, 2004

October 14, 2004

Martin's nightmare shows no sign of ending, as Sarah seems to have charmed Pauline. He takes decisive action and goes to the police, informing them that he's being stalked. But he doesn't get the response he anticipated and, in desperation, decides the time has come to confide in his mum. However, before he gets home, Sarah and Pauline have a chat of their own. Dennis and Sharon try to sit down and have a rational conversation about their relationship but Dennis is riled by the appearance of Sharon's new man and the situation deteriorates. Elsewhere, Ronny takes kind words from Sasha as encouragement and moves in on his brother's girlfriend, and Darren and Demi cause chaos in the Square.

20x164 - October 15, 2004

October 15, 2004

Convinced that Sarah is lying, Pauline is furious and orders her out of her house - and Walford. But Sarah's plans are far from over. Sasha is first shocked, then angry, that Ronny should dare to make a pass at her. Ronny argues that she led him on but, when Sasha threatens to tell Adi, he begs her not to. Elsewhere, ZoÃ« has planned a special night out as a treat for Dennis. But her delight turns to despondency when Dennis doesn't show up.A drunk and confused Dennis, meanwhile, is seeking solace with Dot, who advises him to follow his heart. And the rest of the Square face the wrath of Rosie Miller when she discovers that one of her neighbours has reported Demi and Darren to the police.

20x165 - October 18, 2004

October 18, 2004

Martin is relieved when he visits Pauline in hospital and learns that she is recovering well. He begs her not to tell Sonia about Sarah - and suddenly realises that Sarah must have been behind his mum's mysterious fall. He heads straight round to her flat - and is shocked to find it full of his belongings. Sarah desperately pleads with him to listen to her - but he has reached breaking point and lashes out. Sasha tells Ronny that she is going to tell Adi about what happened, but hesitates when Adi begins to tell her how happy she has made him. Elsewhere, ZoÃ« has had a sleepless night, worrying about Dennis, who has still not returned. Sharon's fears are assuaged when Dot tells her that Dennis didn't want to hurt her or ZoÃ«, but she can't resist the opportunity to stir things up and tells a heartbroken ZoÃ« that she has spoken to Dennis.

20x166 - October 19, 2004

October 19, 2004

Pauline advises Martin that the only way to save his marriage is to be honest. Martin takes this on board and waits nervously for Sonia to return home so that he can confess everything. However, the police arrive first and Martin is confused when he is arrested. Ronny still isn't getting the message and, misinterpreting Sasha's friendliness, asks her if she wants to have an affair with him. Meanwhile, Alfie is excited about the prospect of Kat's return to the Vic and spends his day tidying the flat. He fondly chats to ZoÃ« about his turbulent relationship with Kat and tells her how much he loves his wife. Kat's return, however, is not what Alfie expected as she stumbles into the Vic clearly the worse for wear.

20x167 - October 21, 2004

October 21, 2004

Alfie's romantic first evening back with his wife is ruined when Kat is first sick, and then passes out in bed. Disappointed and upset, he gets back to work behind the bar where he pastes a smile on his face as he accepts all the congratulatory gestures from the regulars on Kat's return. ZoÃ« tries to forget her worries by heading down to Angie's Den but, instead, she gets drunk and tries to call Dennis. Meanwhile, having heard about Ronny's recent actions, Adi is absolutely livid and decks him the middle of the Vic. Sasha is furious that Adi feels the need to protect her and lashes out at both him and Ronny. Martin begins to panic at the police station when his account of Sarah's stalking falls on deaf ears. He admits to the police that he did push Sarah and they start to suspect that he's been lying. Martin tries to call Sonia but the line is dead and he worries that she could be in danger.

20x168 - October 22, 2004

October 22, 2004

Sonia is pleased when she receives an unexpected visit from Sarah but is concerned by her fresh bruises and cuts. Sarah tells Sonia that she was mugged the previous evening and Sonia invites her in. However, as Sarah begins to discuss Jamie, Chloe and Sonia's past in detail, Sonia is rattled. Her suspicions are confirmed when Sarah's faÃ§ade slips and she tells Sonia that Martin only married her out of guilt. As Sonia begins to panic, Martin desperately bangs on his cell door in a bid to be let out, sure that his wife is in grave danger. Martin arrives just as Sarah is lunging a knife towards Sonia, and jumps infront of her taking a stab wound to himself.

20x169 - October 25, 2004

October 25, 2004

Pauline and Sonia tend to Martin in hospital as he recovers from his stabbing. Between them they manage to hold things together but Pauline breaks down when she can't get Martin's blood out of the tablecloth. Kat arrives back in the Square and Alfie tries his best to turn their relationship around. But things don't go quite as planned when Kat spends the day in bed nursing a hangover. When Billy receives a letter calling him as a witness against Graham, he decides it's time to move on and throws out all of Little Mo's things. ZoÃ« is upset when she learns that Dennis has asked for his passport. Elsewhere, Mo is the latest resident to fall for one of Darren and Demi's scams when they trick her into believing Demi is about to give birth and manage to get money for a cab.

20x170 - October 26, 2004

October 26, 2004

Kat locks herself in the bathroom when Alfie tells her that he's spoken to Dr Leroy. Later, Alfie is worried when Kat goes out and sends ZoÃ« to go and look for her. However, he is annoyed when they both finally return home drunk. When Chrissie sees an advert for a hairdresser in SophistiKates, she immediately goes round to ask Kate for her share of the business. However, when Kate tells her that she must wait, Chrissie calls her regulars to tell them she's back. Later, Kate causes chaos while Chrissie is out at lunch. Meanwhile, Andy's henchman, Eddie, tells Paul that as Dennis is now out of the way, they can start doing business in Angie's Den but it doesn't take Sharon long to work out what's going on.

20x171 - October 28, 2004

October 28, 2004

When ZoÃ« and Kat go to the Watts' flat to collect some of ZoÃ«'s clothes, ZoÃ« reveals that she misses Dennis. Kat quickly tells her that she thinks Dennis never stopped sleeping with Sharon. Spencer has to deal with the day from hell. Jane cals in sick and so he has to manage the cafe and the chip shop. With Ian arriving back that day, he needs to get help. Meanwhile, Mickey offers Demi cash to give him and Kareena some time alone. She sneaks out to see Darren but, when he leaves her alone, her waters break. Elsewhere, Kate inadvertently mentions Little Mo's son, Frederick, to Billy - not realising that he didn't know about him.

20x172 - October 29, 2004

October 29, 2004

Demi tells Pauline that her waters have broken and asks her to go and find Rosie. But when she finds out that Rosie and Keith have gone to bingo, Demi begs Pauline not to leave. Alfie touches a nerve when he tells Kat that her behaviour is rubbing off on ZoÃ«.The situation goes from bad to worse when Kat tells ZoÃ« she doesn't want her around anymore â€“ in fact, she wishes she'd never been born.

20x173 - November 1, 2004

November 1, 2004

It's the day of Graham's trial and the Slaters frantically prepare for Little Mo's return. Billy asks Charlie if he thinks she will forgive him and give him a second chance, but Mo throws him out. ZoÃ« tells Charlie that she's moving back home and, when she gets back to the Vic, she finds Kat sprawled on the sofa. Alfie thinks ZoÃ«'s been out on the tiles with Kat but she quickly puts him straight and tells him that he deserves a medal for putting up with Kat. When Alfie confronts Kat, she reveals the truth and tells him exactly what she said to ZoÃ«, leaving Alfie stunned that she could be so cruel. Meanwhile, there's trouble in the Square when a new Slater, Stacy, makes an appearance.

20x174 - November 2, 2004

November 2, 2004

Everyone is silenced by Little Mo's appearance in court and Billy discusses with Alfie how worried he is about handling the situation with her. He knows that Little Mo hasn't told her solicitor that Freddie is Graham's son and tries to talk to her, but she is confused. Billy broaches the subject of Graham being able to have custody of Freddie if he is let off the charge - something that Mo hadn't previously considered. Meanwhile, Stacey preens herself and asks Garry to sleep with her. Garry refuses, reminding her that she is only 15.

20x175 - November 4, 2004

November 4, 2004

Little Mo's solicitors can't believe she kept quiet about Freddie, and Kate tells Billy that Little Mo is having a terrible time alone, drawing both of them to admit that they still love one another. Later, when Billy is called to the witness box, he gets carried away, telling the judge what he has lost. After being sent home from the court by Charlie, Kat goes to another bar, where a man eyes her up. As they discuss their failed marriages over a drink, Alfie appears and Kat forces him to admit he still loves her. However, when Alfie refuses to go to a hotel with her, a hurt Kat dismisses him as a mate and continues her drinking with her new friend. Elsewhere, Stacey is continuing to cause trouble and bets her mate that she call pull Garry. She moves in for a kiss just as Charlie walks in and throws Garry out.

20x176 - November 5, 2004

November 5, 2004

A miserable Alfie ignores Kat when she arrives home after her night out. After a conversation with Nana, Alfie decides to confront her about where she has been but he's not prepared for confessing all - she had slept with Roger. Alfie tells Kat that he no longer loves her, and with that she packs her bags and leaves Albert Square. Billy tells Little Mo that he loves her but when she offers him the baby to hold, Billy is unsure of what to do, leaving Mo in doubt about what he wants. Elsewhere, after discussing Stacey's antics with Mo, Charlie asks Garry to come home. Hoever, Garry decides it's time to leave the Slater house as he has no reason to stay. Meanwhile, it's the final day in court and Billy and Little Mo talk while they await Grahams verdict. The Slaters are left cheering after the jury announces its verdidc - guilty. As Billy and Little Mo celebrate, he plucks up the courage to hold baby Freddy. Little Mo thinks Billy will make a great Dad to Freddy, and they all watch the fi

20x177 - November 8, 2004

November 8, 2004

It's Stacey's birthday and she tries to use this as an excuse for everyone to be nice to her. Feeling guilty about forgetting her birthday, Mo offers to take her out but Stacey has already made other plans with Spencer. Billy suggests having a welcome back party for Little Mo but she insists she doesn't want a big fuss. However, when Billy overhears Rosie discussing the trial, he tries to protect Little Mo by insisting that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in together.

20x178 - November 9, 2004

November 9, 2004

A glowing Spencer tells Alfie and Nana about his date with Stacey; he can't wait for the next one. When he tells Alfie that Stacey thinks he is a big-shot businessman, Alfie suggests he comes clean. But when Spencer takes his advice and reveals the truth over a surprise meal, he doesn't get the reaction he'd hoped for. Chrissie and Sharon try on clothes that Vicki has made for a fashion show.When Tommy arrives and joins in, they decide that perhaps he's not so bad after all. Elsewhere, Little Mo goes back to work in the Vic, leaving Billy alone with Freddie for the first time.

20x179 - November 11, 2004

November 11, 2004

Den returns from Spain and visits Dot and Ian before making up with Pat. He sends a singing telegram and roses to Chrissie in a bid to win her back but she's unimpressed - until Den shows her some papers. Stacey continues to take advantage of Spencer and makes him give her money in return for her silence. However, when ZoÃ« reveals Stacey's real age, Spencer realises she's been lying to him. Elsewhere, Billy becomes the manager of the football team, the Walford Real, and the Millers prepare for Demi's return from hospital with the baby â€“ but Keith is worried about how the new baby might upset Genghis.

20x180 - November 12, 2004

November 12, 2004

Den arranges to meet Tommy but, when they toast Tommy's trip to Thailand, he's surprised to hear that Vicki is planning to go with him. Stacey continues to cause chaos in the Square. When Charlie sends her to work on the stall with Zoe, she starts selling the tops half price and Zoe gets rid of her. Meanwhile, Demi is upset by the response to her text message from Leo and Chrissie and Kate fight over the temp in the salon, causing her to quit.

20x181 - November 15, 2004

November 15, 2004

Den playfully accuses Chrissie of being taken in by Tommy, so when Tommy calls her and asks to meet up, she declines. Den also infuriates Chrissie when he tells her that he doesn't believe Tommy came on to her, insisting that he likes younger women. However, when Chrissie goes to meet Den at the club, Tommy is there, waiting for her. Charlie packs Stacey off to work at the nail bar but she's unimpressed and tells all the potential customers that they're closing down to become a funeral parlour. Elsewhere, Ian decides to run the cafÃ© in Jane's absence and let Spencer look after the fish shop - until he hears some of Spencer's ideas.

20x182 - November 16, 2004

November 16, 2004

Chrissie is unnerved when she sees Tommy watching her in the Square. When Vicki spots him, he tells her that he is there to see Den to get his approval on their relationship. Later, when Chrissie sees Tommy, she tells him that she experienced a moment of weakness and deeply regrets what happened between them. However, Tommy decides to tell Vicki his version of events. Stacey, quick to spot the tension between Kate and Chrissie, tries to play them off against one another. However, when Kate and Chrissie confront each other, they quickly realise what Stacey's been up to and decide it's time to get her back. Elsewhere, Keith feels like he is failing to get his vision across to the rest of the football team so decides to organise some training.

20x183 - November 18, 2004

November 18, 2004

Vicki confronts Chrissie over Tommy's claims but refuses to listen to her version of events. But when Chrissie manages to persuade Sharon that she's telling the truth, they decide to set Tommy up. Meanwhile, Stacey gets caught out when she moans about Kate to Chrissie, and it's the Walford Reals' first match. Keith's masterplan is for everyone to enjoy themselves, leaving the team looking for inspiration.

20x184 - November 22, 2004

November 22, 2004

Den decides to pay Tommy a visit despite Vicki telling him that they have already split up. When Tommy hears Den knocking on his front door, he decides to hide indoors. Thinking Den has gone, Tommy quickly jumps into a cab to go to the airport but Den surprises him by jumping in the cab and insisting on a detour to the club. Den takes his revenge on Tommy, leaving him bruised and cut. Vicki and ZoÃ« plan a night out together to cheer themselves up but when ZoÃ« receives a bunch of flowers with a card telling her to be at the tube station at 6.30pm, she assumes they must be from Dennis. She quickly drops her plans and waits at the station for Dennis, but her hopes are soon turned to humiliation when she realises Stacey has set her up. As the two get caught up in a vicious slanging match, there is a knock at the door - its Dennis! Elsewhere, Kareena and Mickey babysit for Aleesha. Kareena is in awe of Mickey's abilities and they both think the other wants a baby.

20x185 - November 23, 2004

November 23, 2004

ZoÃ« questions Dennis about where he's been and, although he admits that he had to think about their relationship, he agrees that they should move in together. When he goes to the Watts', Sharon throws her arms around him but Dennis tells her that he has returned to be with ZoÃ«. However, Dennis is shocked when ZoÃ« takes them to their new home â€“ it's No. 43, which is Sharon's old flat. Billy agrees to look after Freddie on his day off and finds it a challenge when he can't stop Freddie from crying. Feeling desperate, he shouts at the baby just as Little Mo walks in. After overhearing conversations, Mickey and Kareena decide to meet up and both skirt round the issues until they realise that neither of them wants children.

20x186 - November 25, 2004

November 25, 2004

Sharon feels awkward when she shows ZoÃ« around the flat she used to share with Dennis. When she later asks Dennis how long he will lie to ZoÃ«, he quickly dismisses her and leaves. However, Sharon doesn't listen to Dennis and heads over to the flat to tell ZoÃ« that she suspects Dennis still loves her. An argument soon breaks out and ZoÃ« launches herself at Sharon. Meanwhile, Billy apologises to Little Mo for shouting at Freddie but she is touched when he brings home some toys.When she talks to Alfie, she questions her family â€“ what if Billy can never love Freddie?

20x187 - November 26, 2004

November 26, 2004

ZoÃ« gets up early to avoid Dennis seeing her scratched face.When Charlie notices her face and sees her being nervous around Dennis he becomes concerned. When he talks to Mo about it, she storms over to Dennis, accusing him of hitting ZoÃ«. Dennis is confused as he found blood on the floor but he quickly assumes that it was Stacey and marches over to the cafÃ© to confront her, leaving ZoÃ« to confess what happened. When Charlie is invited to a posh cabbies' dinner, Mo tries to get herself invited but Charlie is undecided, finally asking Pat to accompany him. She is delighted, but he cannot bring himself to tell Mo. Little Mo is excited when Alfie asks her to work as she enjoys spending time with him. But Billy becomes envious of him when he sees Alfie having no problems with Freddie.

20x188 - November 29, 2004

November 29, 2004

Sparks fly when Sharon, Dennis and ZoÃ« are left alone in Angie's Den and ZoÃ« asks Dennis to tell Sharon that he doesn't love her. Meanwhile, Mo's upset when she hears that Charlie is taking Pat to the cabbies' party, so she and Stacey come up with a plan to ruin their night. Their plans backfire and Charlie and Pat go off to enjoy the night. Kate is visited by her ex-collegue who wants to catch up. However, he is secretly keeping his eyes on the bookies. Elsewhere, Pat becomes concerned about Jane when she notices how tired she's looking. When Ian tackles her, Jane says she's been with David all night. Wanting to help his friend, Ian calls the hospice when Jane is asleep on his sofa to tell them she wont be in for a few days.

20x189 - November 30, 2004

November 30, 2004

ZoÃ« insists that Dennis must tell Sharon that it's her he wants, and not Sharon. She later goes over to the club to warn Sharon to leave Dennis alone, otherwise she'll tell Den that Sharon is after Dennis. Ronny is still considering giving half of his compensation to Tariq, however the rest of the family thinks it's a bad idea. Tariq is over the moon when he finds out he'll be getting £11,000. Sparks fly in the Vic when Zoe once again asks Dennis to tell Sharon to leave them alone. Zoe storms out while Dennis follows her. Den walks past just in time to see Sharon follow after Dennis. Meanwhile, when Mo finds lipstick on one of the mugs at the Slaters' she assumes it must be Pat's and quickly confronts Charlie. Elsewhere, Jane's angry when she finds out that Ian called the hospice to tell them that she won't be in today as she needs a break. Jane agrees to take some time off and spends the day with Lucy helping her with some personal issues.

20x190 - December 2, 2004

December 2, 2004

ZoÃ« and Dennis argue in the flat about the previous night and ZoÃ« hints that she doesn't think he is over Sharon. Later, in the club, Dennis tells Sharon that he would be happy with ZoÃ« if it wasn't for her and wishes that she could find someone to be happy with, but Sharon tells him that maybe it's him she wants. Sharon yells at Dennis to tell her he doesn't love her, and he grabs her and kisses her. Sharon asks him again to say he doesn't love her and he storms off. When Jane visits David she finds out that Ian visited him the previous day and is touched by his gesture. Then, when she goes to see Ian at home, she kisses him â€“ and when he pulls away, she pulls him back again. Meanwhile, Keith briefs the team in the Vic about their next match and, when they see the state of the van he has hired to take them there, he reveals his plan â€“ to lull their rivals into a false sense of security. Elsewhere, Spencer starts his interviews for a worker at the chip shop.

20x191 - December 3, 2004

December 3, 2004

Dennis stumbles out of the club, telling Sharon to stay away from him. He passes ZoÃ« and she is immediately worried by the state he's in. Later, when ZoÃ« heads back to the stall, Stacey sneaks into the flat and, when Dennis returns, he finds her wearing nothing but his shirt. Elsewhere, Billy is proudly showing off baby Freddie in the Vic, when Little Mo opens a letter from Graham's mother asking about the baby. Meanwhile, as they celebrate their football win, Minty tries to drop hints to Garry that it's his birthday. Later, thinking that Garry hasn't picked up on his hints, he heads to the Vic, where there is a surprise waiting for him.

20x192 - December 6, 2004

December 6, 2004

Dennis regrets showing any sympathy towards Stacey when he realises that she set him up. Stacey continues to wind up ZoÃ« and rummages through the stock for the stall and tries to sell it at half price. Alone in the club, Sharon tells Dennis that she wants to keep things quiet for a little longer, but they look forward to their evening working together. Meanwhile, Patrick and Yolande are given the news that they can be foster parents and celebrate in the Vic. However, Patrick feels let down when Paul fails to turn up on time. Elsewhere, Little Mo leaves Billy with Freddie for the day but as soon as she leaves, Freddie starts crying.

20x193 - December 7, 2004

December 7, 2004

In the video shop, Billy has trouble trying to stop Freddie crying. When he sees Dr Leroy, Billy asks him for his advice. Then Little Mo sees the doctor with Billy and Freddie and panics. When Andy and Sam return from their honeymoon, Sam tells Minty that she's a Hunter now and that things will change. Elsewhere, Stacey notices a look between Sharon, ZoÃ« and Dennis and continues to fish for information from Pauline and Mo. Meanwhile, Ian and Keith are both hopeful that their daughters will land the role of Mary in the Nativity play.

20x194 - December 9, 2004

December 9, 2004

Billy convinces Little Mo that he can look after Freddie while she goes to work. But when they go out for a walk he bumps into Alfie and tells him that whenever he looks at Freddie, he sees Little Mo's rapist. Little Mo walks in the house just as Billy is telling Alfie that he feels he can never be a father to Feddie. Ian finds out that Lucy didn't get the role of Mary in the Nativity play and tries to convince Derek that the play excludes people from other religions so that he can get the roles recast. When Sharon drops some files in the cafÃ©, Stacey has an idea. She steals Sharon's phone and later gets Dennis's number and tries to cause more trouble for ZoÃ«. Elsewhere Marcus tells Sam that Phil needs to get a large sum of money as he is in danger. Sam realises that the only way to raise the cash is to sell the house. Andy agrees to buy it but Sam does not tell him who its for.

20x195 - December 10, 2004

December 10, 2004

Billy tells Little Mo that he didn't mean what he said about Freddie, but she takes the baby and shuts herself away with him in the bedroom. However, when Billy tells her that he wishes he could be a perfect dad, she begins to soften towards him. Elsewhere, Dennis follows Sharon into the office at Angie's Den. When the coast is clear, they fall into each other's arms. However, when ZoÃ« goes looking for Dennis and can't find him, she decides to look for Sharon at the club. Meanwhile, the twins are disappointed by Ian's birthday surprise of pizza and a video, but Jane turns up unannounced to take them all bowling.

20x196 - December 13, 2004

December 13, 2004

Little Mo is delighted that Freddie is now officially a Mitchell. To celebrate the change of name, Billy takes Freddie to the Vic but after a few drinks and much to Little Mo's embarrassment, Billy announces the name change to the whole pub. Meanwhile, Alfie tries his best to impress two punters who he and Mo believe to be judges for the pup of the year award. After everything going wrong, Alfie tries to reason with the customers, something which impresses the real judge. When Sam realises she doesn't have enough money for Marcus, she tells Minty and Garry that she is going to have to sell the Arches. They both decide to try to buy it, but Ian later tells them that he has already bought it and is going to be their new boss. Stacey is told that she is going to have to return home in a couple of days now that her mum is out of hospital. Unhappy, she goes to the Vic and tries to steal someone's drink but Alfie quickly throw her out. When she gets outside she is pleased when she notices a

20x197 - December 14, 2004

December 14, 2004

Stacey shocks Dennis by telling him she saw him and Sharon together in the cab and he wonders what else she has seen. Determined to make her last day in the Square memorable, Stacey steals Sharon's bra from her laundry bag and tries to set her and Dennis up â€“ but it backfires badly, putting a stop to all of Stacey's hopes of staying in Walford. Meanwhile, Little Mo tries to convince herself that Billy will be a great dad. However, she worries when he leaves Freddie in the laundrette and goes to the Vic. Elsewhere, Yolande is delighted when she receives a call from the foster agency telling her that they have a child for them. When their child Katie arrives, Patrick tells Paul he wants him to get involved but Paul has other things on his mind. Andy tells Paul that he wants him to meet someone important. He's expanding and wants Paul to front a big job. However, when Paul meets and Andy and another client, they are unaware that they are being photographed.

20x198 - December 16, 2004

December 16, 2004

When Den finds Sharon's bra in the club, an embarrassed Sharon tells him that Stacey put it there to insinuate that something had been going on between her and Dennis. Sharon confesses that something happened between them but then tells Den that he rejected her. Meanwhile, ZoÃ« orders Stacey out of the Slater house â€“ she doesn't believe what Stacey is telling her. However, Dennis later tells Sharon that it's time to tell Den what's going on. When Stacey arrives home with Charlie, her mum, Jean, tells her she doesn't want her and never wants to see her again. Charlie is left with no option but to take Stacey back home with him. Elsewhere, Paul is horrified when he returns home and finds Patrick and Yolande's foster child, Katie, playing with the packages that were in his pocket. Also Patrick tells Paul he has bought the shop for them to run as a family.

20x199 - December 17, 2004

December 17, 2004

After the confrontation with her mum, Stacey asks Charlie not to tell anybody about what happened. Determined to make an effort, she tries to behave herself all day, leaving the rest of the family suspicious. Meanwhile, Paul goes to see Andy at the bookies. He tells him he wants out and is going to work at the shop â€“ but Andy won't accept that. As Paul leaves the bookies with another package, the police turn up and arrest him. Elsewhere, Andy is incredulous when Minty tells him that Sam has sold the Arches to Ian. When he confronts Sam, she admits it's true but he doesn't want to know the reasons why. Dennis is still uncomfortable lying to everyone and makes a decision to leave. Sharon stops him at the tube station and promises Dennis she will find a way for them to be together.

20x200 - December 20, 2004

December 20, 2004

Paul becomes alarmed when two senior drug squad detectives come to speak to him. When the police start asking questions about why Paul is protecting Andrew Hunter, they give him an ultimatum, which Paul sees as a no-win situation. Patrick and Yolande try to hide their concerns about Paul's strange behaviour in front of Katie but, when Patrick takes delivery of a new car for Paul, it causes a stir around the Square - people want to know where he has got the money from. When Sam hands over the cash from the sale of the Arches to Marcus, he wants to know where the money from the Vic is. Sam realises that if she sells the pub, Phil will have nothing left to come back to. Elsewhere, Dennis and Sharon have a close shave when Den nearly catches them together.

20x201 - December 21, 2004

December 21, 2004

Sam and Paul become anxious when they both notice an unfamiliar car in the Square. Sam assumes it's something to do with Phil, whilst Paul panics and thinks that the police are looking for Andy. Paul becomes deliriously happy when the clock signals that Andy will have been arrested by now on the way to his deal, but when Andy walks into the Vic while he's celebrating, he knows there's no way out. Meanwhile, Marcus tells Sam that Phil is leaving the UK today. Sam vows to do whatever she can, even if she has to sell the Vic. Is the Mitchells' ownership of the Vic about to end? Elsewhere, as ZoÃ« happily prepares for Christmas, Sharon and Dennis plan their future together.

20x202 - December 23, 2004

December 23, 2004

Paul breaks his mobile phone and is terrified that he can't get hold of his protection team. In a panic, he rushes home to collect his car keys to leave, but Patrick refuses to give them to him, terrified of what his son might do. Outside, Paul bumps into Carter, a grass, who threatens to harm his family. With his family in danger Paul decides he has to face the consequences for going to the police if he wants to protect his family. Paul gets in the car with Carter and leaves Albert Square for good. Desperate to help Phil, Sam considers selling the Vic to Den but, when he hands over the money, she realises that it's not enough and has to decide whether to back out of the deal or to sell the Vic for less cash. Sam meets with Marcus who packs the money in a case and wishes her luck. Sam takes the money and goes to meet Phil. When he does not turn up, Sam goes through her case and sees that the money is gone. Marcus then calls Sam, telling her that he is too old to keep doing what he does

20x203 - December 24, 2004

December 24, 2004

The Watts family is shocked when Den announces that he has bought the Vic. He quickly realises that not all of the family shares his dreams of running the Vic as a family. Elsewhere, when half the cast of the Nativity play is struck by a sickness bug, Derek considers cancelling the performance. However, Pauline has other ideas and quickly ropes in the residents of Albert Square to help out. Rosie and Demi argue as Demi announces that she wants to be a real mum to Aleesha-Beyonce. Eventually Rosie agrees to take a back seat and let Demi do more with the baby. Over at the B&B, Yolande and Patrick receive news every foster parent dreads - Katie's mum is out of hospital and wants her daughter home for Christmas. When her mum comes to pick her up they say a tearful goodbye. After breaking the news to his family, Den goes to tell Aflie that he will be taking over the Vic. Alfie accepts that he will have to move out in the new year but is shocked when Den tells him he wants all of the Moons'

20x204 - December 25, 2004

December 25, 2004

As the Watts prepare to celebrate Christmas in the Vic, ZoÃ« becomes suspicious of Dennis and Sharon's relationship and fears her worst nightmare is about to come true. Alfie considers his future with Spencer now they are no longer living in the Vic. Spencer wants to stay in Walford to let everyone know what's happened, but Alfie has already made his decision and booked a taxi. Elsewhere, Darren thinks he has got Demi the perfect present for Christmas but the rest of the Millers aren't so pleased that he has stole Derrick's donkey. During the Watts Christmas Dinner, Den presents Dennis and ZoÃ« tickets for a holiday. Dennis grabs Sharon's hand and they admit that they are in love. ZoÃ« launches herself on Sharon and the two have to be broken up by Vicki and Chrissie. In the midst of the fight, half the locals are waiting outside for their Christmas dinner, only to be told by Den they will have to go elsewhere. They all go and hunt for Alfie. He arranges for everyone to have their dinner a

20x205 - December 26, 2004

December 26, 2004

Den's dream of the Watts family being together in the Vic doesn't go to plan and it doesn't take too long before Chrissie tells him some home truths. Sharon phones Den and he tries to get her to come home, but she tells him she will not be comming back. Not able to cope with Christmas at the Slaters, Dennis goes out to consider his choices. After confiding in Dot about his dilemma, Dennis tells ZoÃ« that he will stand by her and the baby. Elsewhere, Jane and Ian wake up happily together on Boxing Day before she heads off to visit David at the hospice. However, Jane receives devastating news that David has pneumonia, while Ian's happily thinking that his life is finally moving on. The Moons are still homeless until Ian helps them out and gets them a flat to rent. Dot, Jim, Rosie and many other residents thn help move the Moons into their new home.

20x207 - December 28, 2004

December 28, 2004

Now that Ian is the new boss of the Arches, he takes out his frustrations on Garry and Minty, who decide that they won't tolerate his behaviour any longer. Ian also unleashes his wrath out on Alfie for stealing a few potatoes from the chip shop. At the flat, ZoÃ« tells Den everything that has happened between her and Dennis and admits that she doesn't care if Dennis leaves or stays. Zoe packs her bags to leave but Dennis comes home. He tells her he loves her and will make the relationship work. Meanwhile Chrissie gives her share of the salon to Kate so she can spend more time at the Vic. Later that day, Kate goes out with her old friend from the force. He asks her if she had ever thought about comming back to the police. Kate sits and ponders the matter, showing a hint of interest. Elsewhere, Andy visits Sam at Minty's, belittling her about her scruffy appearance. Andy later suggests a business deal to Den about buying the club. Den looks it over but then publicly humiliate Andy in the

20x208 - December 30, 2004

December 30, 2004

Two new Moons, Jake and Danny, arrive at Walford East tube station and make their way to the Vic. Not realising that their cousin no longer works there, they decide to let themselves in and help themselves to a drink. Danny also steals Den's watch. At Alfie's new flat, all the electricity is off and they have no money at all. Alfie leaves Nana with the Slaters whilst he looks for some work. Elsewhere, Jake realises that in the bag Danny stole is nothing but fake cash and over a kilo of drugs. Danny takes care of it by breaking into the Fowler's and hiding it there, Zoe has finally started to realise that Dennis wants her as well as the baby. She tells Den she is going to tell Dennis the truth. Not wanting his deception to be revealed, Den tells the whole pub that Zoe is pregnant, making sure she sticks to the story. Alfie is angry when he realises Jake and Danny are in Walford and tells them to go away. His concerns are elsewhere when Charlie tells him that Nana is ill from exhaustion.

20x209 - December 31, 2004

December 31, 2004

It's New Year's Eve and everyone gathers in the Vic to celebrate, but New Year's Eve in Walford is never just a party. Danny and Jake, the dynamic duo, acquaint themselves with the residents of Albert Square and receive a mixed reaction. Alfie's not happy that his dodgy cousins have decided to hang around, especially as they flirt with 'taken women'. Danny tricks Spencer into breaking into Paulines to retrieve the bag. As he is inside, Dot hears noise and calls the police. Spencer is arrest and spends New Years Eve in a cell. Meanwhile, Jane visits David at the hospice and talks to him about all the plans they had and how she will make David proud of her. As Jane says he final goodbye to David, he dies in her arms. She runs outside crying where Ian is waiting to console her. After discussing his concerns with Garry, Minty goes home and tells Sam some home truths. Sam has a choice - to wallow in her misery or decide that New Year's Eve is the ideal time to show everyone in Walford that

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20x207 - December 28, 2004

20x208 - December 30, 2004

20x209 - December 31, 2004

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