8x150 - Episode 1913

July 28, 2004

8x151 - Episode 1914

July 29, 2004

8x152 - Episode 1915

July 30, 2004

8x153 - Episode 1916

August 2, 2004

8x154 - Episode 1917

August 3, 2004

8x155 - Episode 1918

August 4, 2004

8x156 - Episode 1919

August 5, 2004

8x157 - Episode 1920

August 6, 2004

8x158 - Episode 1921

August 9, 2004

8x159 - Episode 1922

August 10, 2004

8x160 - Episode 1923

August 11, 2004

It's the day of Mike's funeral and Lucy wants no part of it but then Sam insists that she go with him and she agrees. Trish, an old friend of Eileen's, turns up. They catch up at the Swan after the funeral. Meanwhile, the police find no evidence in Pete's car but after hearing Lucy mention the ""poison pen letters"" that Eileen had been receiving the chief investigator decides to close the Swan to conduct forensic tests. Tanya and Charlie return from vacation to find a strange man sleeping on the sofa. He introduces himself as Danny's father and tells Tanya that Danny never told him that his girlfriend was pregnant. They all head to the Swan and meet up with Sean and Danny. Tanya jokingly plays along with the whole thing but afterwords tries to convince Danny to tell his father the truth. As a matter of encouragement, Sean comes out to Danny's father who doesn't believe it. Chrissy gets a postcard from Chloe with no mention of or from Gary. Later, Chrissy visits Geri who's in a good

8x161 - Episode 1924

August 12, 2004

The police find nothing in the search of the pub. Chrissy tells Eileen that she's not going to go to the police. Eileen seems grateful. Trish is still hanging around Charnham; she asks Eileen to lunch so that they can catch up. Eileen reluctantly accepts. At lunch, when Eileen asks Trish when she's going back home, Trish confesses that her landlord has thrown her out because she hasn't payed her rent for the past six months. Eileen tells her that all the rooms are filled at the pub what with Sam staying, Trish says she'll settle for a couch so Eileen agrees. Meanwhile, Kirkdale pays Pete a visit and announces to the whole pub that Pete is a murderer. Pete hits him and Kirkdale tells him that Pete will live to regret that. Later, Pete is arrested for assault. Also, Sam receives a package, it contains a tape and tape player. He listens - it's the tape upon which Eileen confesses to her involvement in the fire at the cafe! Sean and Tanya tell Danny that the lying has to stop and so he a

8x162 - Episode 1925

August 13, 2004

The police talk to Pete informally. He tells them almost all of the truth - leaving out the bit where Mike dies in his flat and that he throws the body in the river of course. The police don't have enough evidence to hold him for questioning on the murder and since Kirkdale doesn't want to press charges over the assault they're forced to let him go. As he leaves, the detective tells Pete that she won't rest until she finds out the truth . . . Meanwhile, Sam is in the process of doing just that but can't seem to get a minute's peace to listen to the tape. When he finally gets a minute, Eileen overhears but is unable to turn the tape player off in time and so Sam discovers the truth about Roy's death. However, Sam starts putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5 so Eileen is forced to tell her son the truth. She tells Sam that she killed Mike, instead of Lucy though. Sam can't believe what he's hearing and tells Eileen she's sick. He picks up the phone, calls the police and tells them he's

8x163 - Episode 1926

August 16, 2004

Sam asks the police over the phone to come to the pub to meet with him. When he hangs up, Eileen begs him not to tell them anything or at least not to show them the tape and tells him how she fears for her life when Pete discovers the truth. Dave comes to the flat to tell Eileen that no one in managing the bar and Eileen asks him to take care of it. As he heads downstairs he overhears Eileen begging Sam and figures out that Sam must know. He gets downstairs to find Pete and tells him that Sam knows about Mike. Pete rushes upstairs and has it out with Sam. Pete ends up beating Sam, leaving him with a scar across his face and a cut on his lip. Sam runs. Pete decides that he, Eileen and Lucy have to escape. They start packing . . . meanwhile, Sam heads to the Cafe to find Lucy. She bandages him up. They start to bicker when Sam doesn't tell Lucy why he and Pete got into a fight. Denise suggests that Lucy should take her break. Leaving Sam in the cafe, Lucy goes into the street where Dave

8x164 - Episode 1927

August 17, 2004

Sam can't decide whether or not telling the police what he knows will help Eileen or not. But the detective doesn't accept his silence, she reminds him that he contacted them and that wasting police time is an offense. Eventually, Sam gives up what he knows about Mike's death and tells the detective that Eileen had confessed to the murder and Pete had disposed of the body. But the detective doesn't buy it and puts it down to Sam just having been beaten by Pete and he's out for revenge. He almost tries to prove his point by showing the detective the tape but decides not to. She lets Sam go and goes to the Swan to confirm his story. Pete is out, he's gone to Dave's flat where Trish is staying. Upstairs at the pub, Eileen tells the detective that the police can't keep interfering with their lives, they are trying to run a business after all. Eileen acts surprised when the detective tells her that Sam has told her what he has. Eileen says that Sam seems to blame her and Pete for Mike's dea

8x165 - Episode 1928

August 18, 2004

Lucy tells Sam the whole story. He's surprised to hear that Dave was in on the whole thing. Sam asks Lucy why she went along with Pete's plan. She tells him that he doesn't understand - Pete will always be there for her like nobody else . . . Sam is speechless at Lucy's revelations. She tells him she can't take this anymore and tells him that she's going to go to the police. She goes to climb on a bus to the police station and Sam hurries off to tell Eileen. But Lucy doesn't get on the bus. Instead, she runs into Bradley. He sees that she's upset and invites her back to his place for a beer and a chat. Meanwhile, Eileen has told the detective about her past with Mike. Eileen tells her that he showed up out of nowhere a few months ago and confessed his love for her and said that he wanted her to run away with him. She told him that it was a ridiculous idea and that she was with Pete. She says that on the day he died, Mike came to the pub and tries to rape her but she found the strength

8x166 - Episode 1929

August 19, 2004

Lucy comes home after spending a few days away from Charnham. Eileen is worried that she's going to tell the police at which point, the police enter and want to talk to Lucy down at the station . . . Also, Sam changes his statement and tells the police that he doesn't believe that Eileen and Pete had anything to do with the fire - the detective doesn't like it. Sean has lunch with his ex-boyfriend, Nate. We discover that Tanya doesn't like him. Dave gets the good news that the licence for the cab company has come through.

8x167 - Episode 1930

August 20, 2004

At the police station Lucy starts to tell the detective exactly what happened in the flat when Mike died. She gets too emotional and has to stop so the detective tells Lucy how she think it happened. But in her version of events, she sees Pete entering at the last minute and killing Mike. Lucy tells her that she's got it all wrong and changes her mind to repeat Eileen's version of events and then says that she'd prefer to leave. The detective warns Lucy that if she is hiding something then she will find it and says that she knows something happened in that pub, she can tell that everybody is lying - it's only a matter of time . . . Lucy returns to Stanley Street and sees Eileen. Eileen tries to defend her actions and tells Lucy that it was for her. Lucy tells Eileen that because she hasn't told the police everything doesn't mean that she agrees with her mum and tells her that her relationship with Pete is built on lies so Lucy warns Eileen: tell Pete the truth or else she will . . .

8x168 - Episode 1931

August 23, 2004

Eileen tries to keep Lucy away from Pete, Tanya tries to keep Sean away from ex-boyfriend Nate and Chrissy samples the single's life!

8x169 - Episode 1932

August 24, 2004

Gary decides to play dirty and Dave decides to take it easy with Trish.

8x170 - Episode 1933

August 25, 2004

Chrissy goes to tell Gary that she will fight him all the way for custody over Chloe. Gary can't believe that she's going to contest. Chloe overhears their argument and runs out of the house where Myra sees her. Myra goes to tell Gary and Chrissy that they shouldn't be so concerned with getting at each other, instead they should be doing everything for Chloe's sake. Also, Gary's under so much pressure from the divorce that he doesn't seem to have enough time for the cab business . . . Cat and Doug proudly announce that the market stall rates have been dropped back to their original amount. Everyone is very pleased . . . later, Denise is horrified to learn that the library will be closing on Wednesday afternoons and asks Cat to look things over with Doug but Cat tells her there's nothing she can do. Also, Cat seems to be the only one who is getting excited about the darts match. She has to get a team together at the last minute because most people can't play. They loose the game. De

8x171 - Episode 1934

August 26, 2004

Tanya and Sean make up and agree not to fight again. But the peace doesn't last long . . . Sean storms out after Tanya has a go at him for ignoring Danny which leads to an argument between Sean and Danny. Sean goes to the cafe where Tanya soon follows. She wants to talk about Charlie but Sean isn't in the mood for talking and tells Tanya that he doesn't know if they're doing the right thing with Charlie. Meanwhile, Charlie and Chloe discuss how they will miss each other if he goes back to live with his mum. Later, Sean goes to Nate and tells him that he feels like everyone is treating him like he's doing something wrong and so he may as well be doing something wrong . . . back on Stanley Street, Sue shows up and informs Tanya that Sarah wants Charlie back. Tanya tells her that's a ridiculous idea because Sarah isn't stable. Sue tells her that Sarah has reached a stage where she is stable and able to care for Charlie and if he wants to, he will go and live with his mum. Sue sits down to

8x172 - Episode 1935

August 27, 2004

Charlie leaves and Sean never gets the chance to say goodbye because he's been spending the night with Nate. Nate tells Sean that he doesn't want to get involved with somebody with so much going on in his life. Later, Sean returns home and encounters Danny who promptly dumps him after learning Sean was with Nate last night. Sean returns to the flat to find a tearful Tanya. Sean tells Tanya that he's sorry that Charlie's gone but he had no interest in being his dad. Soon, Sean begins to question whether or not he wants to be a dad. Tanya tells him he's being selfish and says that she's lucky that she found out the truth about him just in time. She throws him out of the flat and then collapses in tears. Eileen tries to build bridges with Trish who subtly comes on to Pete. Also, Eileen tries to make amends with Lucy but she's having none of it. Gary and Dave toast the opening of their new cab firm. Later, Gary and Chrissy meet with a specialist who helps them start talking again. Afte

8x173 - Episode 1936

August 30, 2004

Despite Pete's best efforts, tensions increase between Eileen and Lucy. A surprise visitor is in need of Chrissy's support. Tanya's birthday doesn't go quite as expected.

8x174 - Episode 1937

August 31, 2004

Eileen has some bad news from the doctors. Pete finds a shoulder to cry on in Trish. Lucy's makeover has surprising results.

8x175 - Episode 1938

September 1, 2004

Lucy's behavior gets increasingly out of control. Eileen breaks her bad news to Pete. Davie has his first day at school.

8x176 - Episode 1939

September 2, 2004

Trish subtly winds Pete up about Eileen and Dave's relationship. Lucy's irrational behavior provokes much gossip. Despite Doug's concerns, Cat is determined to march against the library cuts.

8x177 - Episode 1940

September 3, 2004

Eileen and Dave wait anxiously at the hospital for news on Davie. Myra is gob smacked when she finds out the truth behind the library cuts. Chrissy and Sharon get an embarrassing shock when they decide to play detective.

8x178 - Episode 1941

September 6, 2004

Dave takes Eileen by surprise with a heartfelt announcement. Cat and Pete are not prepared for the doctor's news on Davie's condition.

8x179 - Episode 1942

September 7, 2004

Trish sinks to new depths to drive a wedge between Eileen and Pete. Lucy violently lashes out after a confrontation with Sam. Justin and Kelly grow tired of Lucy's destructive behavior. Chloe is convinced that the house next door is haunted.

8x180 - Episode 1943

September 8, 2004

Trish continues to scheme, leading Pete to make an angry decision about his marriage. Lucy is crushed when Sam makes his feelings clear. Bradley is shocked when Sharon reveals some family secrets. A new arrival in Charnham makes a bad first impression on the Costellos.

8x181 - Episode 1944

September 9, 2004

Trish is gutted to learn that Eileen and Pete have reconciled. Lucy attempts to open up to Kelly but ends up insulting her. Bradley is feeling low and finds a friend in Chloe. Tanya struggles with the frightening realisation of single motherhood.

8x182 - Episode 1945

September 10, 2004

Trish pretends to comfort Eileen while subtly pushing her to confess to her crimes. Pete vows to find the culprit behind the intimidation campaign. Sharon is unsympathetic to a tired Geri until Chrissy explains about her leukaemia. The welcome return of Babs allows Tanya to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

8x183 - Episode 1946

September 13, 2004

Eileen gets another surprise - a package from Mike. Trish swears to make Eileen pay. Babs makes Tanya a surprise offer.

8x184 - Episode 1947

September 14, 2004

Lucy's breakdown takes a dramatic turn. Babs tears a few strips of Sean. The Charnham Book Club gets off to a rocky beginning. Trish organises a dinner party - with a mystery guest.

8x185 - Episode 1948

September 15, 2004

Eileen is driven too far by Trish, but will it backfire on her? Lucy runs away when she learns the police are looking for her. Tanya is devastated when Sean tells her he can't return to the way things were.

8x186 - Episode 1949

September 16, 2004

Trish sets her sights on Sam. Tanya agrees to move to Southampton with her mother. Sam convinces Lucy to talk to the police.

8x187 - Episode 1950

September 17, 2004

Sam tells Trish the truth about what happened to Mike. Tensions loom between the Boulters and the Mackenzies. Sharon winds Chrissy up about the hunky new neighbour.

8x188 - Episode 1951

September 20, 2004

Trish confronts Dave and Lucy and they both confront Sam! Later, Trish throws her weight around in the bar, much to Geri's dislike! There's more conflict between the Boulters and the Mackenzies when they can't agree on who should cater the Christening.

8x189 - Episode 1952

September 21, 2004

Sam's brother, Olly, shows up and Trish makes him feel very at home. Sam tells him he can stay for one night but when he catches him stealing some money he throws him out and warns him not to come back. Also, Trish continues to make Geri's life hell in the Swan. Lucy finds out that she's got to do comunity service. Cat wants the christening to be the party of the year.

8x190 - Episode 1953

September 22, 2004

Olly comes back, despite his brother's warnings. As Sam orders him out, Pete and Eileen return home. They also find Lucy in the flat with Olly after she lied to the police that he wasn't there. Lucy starts talking about secrets and lies and eventually convinces Eileen that it wouldn'd be that bad if Olly stayed at the Swan . . . Eileen is more concerned when she learns that Trish has been sleeping in her bed and that Trish and Sam have been getting close! Also, Lucy gets an invitation to Sunday lunch at the Boulter's. Tanya, Sean and Babs are still waiting for the baby and try to hurry things along with all sorts of potions!

8x191 - Episode 1954

September 23, 2004

It's Sunday, Cat panics when she can't remember where she left Doug's Chain of Office after a heavy night with the alcohol! Luckily, Denise has picked them up and she helps Cat clean them in time for church. Later, everyone returns to the Boulter's for Sunday dinner. Doug and Les head straight to the pub while Lucy and Cat have pre-dinner drinks at the house. Unfortunately Lucy doesn't get as far as dinner because she gets too drunk, gets into a fight with Kelly and ends up leaving. Back at the flat, Lucy struggles to open the door to the flat (because she's too drunk to find the key hole). Eileen comes along to see if she's OK and when he hears something going on, Pete turns up too. Lucy ends up mentioning to Pete that Eileen's a murderer. Eileen tells him that Lucy's just drunk and blames Eileen for Mike's death. Then, Eileen heads up to Dave's flat after she receives a text telling her to meet him there. But when Eileen gets to the flat she finds Trish who tells her to sit down, t

8x192 - Episode 1955

September 24, 2004

The Sunday lunch goes well until Kelly tells the vicar that she and Justin aren't married! Luckily, the vicar thinks that Kelly's desires are honourable enough to grant a Christening for baby Suzy. Eileen can smell burning but Trish won't let her go and see if Lucy's OK. Meanwhile, Sam rescues Lucy before she dies from smoke inhalation . . .

8x193 - Episode 1956

September 27, 2004

Eileen tells Trish about her time on the run in Hastings. Starting from when she left Pete until her Halloween return! Trish fills in a few gaps and tells Eileen that she was seeing Mike at that time. Meanwhile, Sam tells Lucy about the time leading up to his mother's death and tells her how he handed his brother over to the police because he thought it was the right thing to do. As Olly's story develops, Sam's relationship with Jenny is beginning to fall apart . . .

8x194 - Episode 1957

September 28, 2004

From the official Family Affairs website: Eileen and Trish piece together the events of the past. Will Eileen have a better chance getting blood out of a stone than making Trish understand the event that lead to Mike's death? Mike gave Trish a ""ring of confidence"" and Eileen is about to find out more than she intended! Lucy hears all about Olly's history from Sam and why he's on the run. Is Olly really such a scum bag?

8x195 - Episode 1958

September 29, 2004

While Sam finds out he's adopted, the Trish and Eileen saga moves closer to the present day with a different perspective on some of the events previously seen. Including Trish's visit to Stanley Street during The Black Swan boycott. Also, after Sam discovers his past he searches for Eileen and Mike and shares some great moments with his biological father before his death. Meanwhile, a confused Mike asks Trish to go away with him to Spain, but learning of his son's identity, he asks Sam to go but later he asks Eileen, whom he really wants to go with him. Later, when Eileen refuses him, Mike tries to rape her and Eileen and Trish relive his death . . .

8x196 - Episode 1959

September 30, 2004

Sam tells Lucy about when he went back home while Trish tells Eileen how she found out the truth about Roy's death and how Mike dumping her led to her loosing her unborn daughter . . . Back in the present, Sam gets a call from Olly who asks to meet with him. Sam goes along and Olly tells him that he needs a place to stay. They talk through their issues and Sam eventually agrees to see what he can do about finding Olly a place to stay. Meanwhile, Trish tells Eileen that all she wants is for Eileen to suffer as much as she's been made to suffer. She gives Eileen half an hour to tell Pete the truth! Eileen goes to the Swan but, unable to find Pete, she decides to pack a bag instead. Then, Eileen goes to see Lucy who tells her that she can't leave her, that she promised she wouldn't leave Lucy again. Eileen promises to stay which means that she must tell Pete the truth. Eileen finds Pete, just in time, but all she tells him is how much she loves him and reminds him how much she wanted

8x197 - Episode 1960

October 1, 2004

The police and paramedics arrive at the scene of the accident. While Eileen is rushed to hospital, Dave is questioned about his involvement. The officer eventually charges him with driving without due care and attention. Trish and Lucy face off in Stanley Street! Also, Olly gets a place to stay at Kelly and Justin's. Later, Trish pays Pete a visit. She takes her time and takes great pleasure in helping him work out who set him up for the fire. When she tells him that it's Eileen he refuses to believe her. He tells her that if Eileen had set him up for the fire she wouldn't have testified against him in court but Trish tells him that she probably felt a bit guilty, after all it was only supposed to be arson. When the truth finally sets in the phone rings, it's the hospital who tell Pete that Eileen has been taken into surgery after being hit by a car. In disbelief, Pete heads to the hospital, warning Trish to ""keep it shut"" as he goes. At the hospital, Dave shows up and confesses to P

8x198 - Episode 1961

October 4, 2004

Eileen worries about how much Pete knows. She shares her concerns with Lucy and Sam. Lucy can't imagine that Pete doesn't know. Meanwhile, Pete's over the moon about the news that Eileen's pregnant. He even calls in to the cab office to let Dave know - and to get Trish's phone number . . . later, as Pete phones Trish and arranges to meet her tomorrow, Dave visits Eileen in hospital to apologise. Dave warns Eileen that she'll never be able to get away from Pete if she keeps his child he also tells Eileen that he gave Trish's number to Pete! Tanya's baby is showing no signs of arriving. Sean comes to visit and Tanya tells him that she's decided to move to Southampton so that she can have full time help with the baby. Sean is devastated and reveals that things aren't going great with Nate, who seems to be spending most of his time out clubbing. Meanwhile, Babs can't get a cab to save her life. She heads to the cab office to complain but all she finds is a dazed Dave and a notice adverti

8x199 - Episode 1962

October 5, 2004

Pete meets with Trish and tells her that neither he nor she can tell Eileen what he knows. She's carrying his child after all and he doesn't want to rink loosing it. He promises to Trish, however that Eileen will pay fully for what she's done (after the birth of his child). In the meantime, Pete says he can make her suffer. Later, Pete attacks Sam from behind and beats him . . . Chrissy is concerned that Chloe's not happy. She talks to Bradley about it. Later, Bradley arranges a get together between Chloe and one of her school friends Vicky. When they're alone Vicky tells Chloe that she didn't want to come, two of her other friends were invited but their parents got them out of it! Vicky tells Chloe that the reason nobody likes her anymore is because she goes on about Bradley all the time as if he's her boyfriend. Denise enjoys her first day at college but she later tells Kelly that she's not so sure whether or not she should go to a freshers party that evening. Kelly asks her 'why

8x201 - Episode 1964

October 7, 2004

8x202 - Episode 1965

October 8, 2004

8x203 - Episode 1966

October 11, 2004

8x204 - Episode 1967

October 12, 2004

8x205 - Episode 1968

October 13, 2004

8x206 - Episode 1969

October 14, 2004

Lucy persuades Kelly to leave Suzy in her care, but later Kelly regrets her decision when she returns home to find the baby crying while Lucy listens to music in her room oblivious. Kelly and Lucy row and Kelly tells Lucy that she wants her out of the flat - she's had enough! Tanya catches on that Babs fancies Dave. Babs insists it isn't true but later admits her true feelings. Also, Babs tries to attract Dave's attention with afternoon tea! Olly is on top of the world after his night with Geri. Later, as Olly and Sam clear out Geri's room for decorating, Olly finds a bag of pills. Sam is forced to admit that Geri has cancer. Olly can't believe it and later tells Geri that he has no interest in pursuing a relationship with her. Geri asks him if he'd known about her cancer whether or not he would have slept with her the previous night. Olly says 'yes', but he's obviously lying. Meanwhile, Cat persuades Sam to tell Geri how he really feels and later he tells her! She's so overcome an

8x207 - Episode 1970

October 15, 2004

Eileen tells Lucy and Pete that she didn't go through with the abortion. Eileen tells Pete that she realised that this baby would be different because she had him to help her . . . At Yasmin's flat, Sam overhears Olly and Geri talking about their night of passion and loses it with Geri. The fight continues to the pub but having chased Sam from the flat, Geri is out of breath and unable to catch it. She heads off to an appointment with her consultant who tells her that she may have contracted pneumonia! Babs tells Dave that she's noticed that they've became closer recently and starts chatting him up! When Dave figures out what's going on he politely turns Babs down, thanking her for afternoon tea!

8x208 - Episode 1971

October 18, 2004

Myra and Gary discuss Chloe's current mood swings. Myra suggests that Chloe should see a child psychologist, Gary agrees and pitches the idea to Chrissy who doesn't seem too happy about it. Lucy's looking for a place to live and Les is looking for an apprentice, he gives Lucy first refusal and she accepts the offer as well as the offer of Kelly's old room from Les and Denise. Trish pays a visit to the Swan to further torment Eileen. While Trish drinks to a marriage made in heaven with Pete, Eileen is stuck with no alcohol and no cigarettes! The doctor tells Geri that it could be too late for a bone-marrow transplant! Also, Sam and Geri make up after their argument and Sam tells her that he doesn't mind that she slept with Olly.

8x209 - Episode 1972

October 19, 2004

8x210 - Episode 1973

October 20, 2004

Chrissy asks Gary to pick Chloe up from school, he says yes but when a job comes up (taking Pete and Eileen to the airport as is happens), Gary has to ask Bradley to cover for him. Bradley is very reluctant but agrees and asks Lucy if she'll babysit with him. Later, Lucy lets Bradley down and he's left alone with Chloe! Seeing he has an opportunity, Bradley approaches Chloe, she asks him if they're going to play their game, he says no and she says that she doesn't want to . . . despite this, Bradley still gets closer to Chloe and starts to run his fingers through her hair! Chrissy comes into the house just in time and Bradley jumps back! Seeing Bradley and Chloe alone together prompts Chrissy to tell Gary that Chloe's been lying again and tells him what Chloe's told her. Gary blames Chrissy and tells her that it's her fault that Chloe is so messed up and in spite of the fact that they've been getting on better and better recently, as far as he's concerned their marriage is over! Shar

8x211 - Episode 1974

October 21, 2004

Yasmin returns to find the salon empty and her flat very very full of people! Yasmin eventually catches Cat having a quick snooze in the back of the salon. Later, Yasmin reveals that she and Benji have decided to sell the the shop and the flat so that Benji can buy a house in Cyprus and so that Yas can concentrate on Cutilicious! On Chloe's birthday Bradley wonders whether or not to give her an expensive piece of jewelry. Meanwhile, the party's hardly getting started with Chloe seeming really sad. Later, social workers visit the Costello's house and say that because of information that they received from the child psychologist they believe that Chloe could be being abused and their Gary believes that he's their prime suspect!

8x212 - Episode 1975

October 22, 2004

Sam tells Olly that he's proud of him for standing up in court but then Olly reveals that he lied and said he was framed! Sam is disgusted and all Olly can do is tell Sam that he can't really talk having snogged his own sister in front of everybody! And as if Sam wasn't annoyed enough already, Olly asks Sam whether or not he should ask Lucy out. Despite Sam telling Olly that it would be weird to see his brother date his sister Olly later goes to see Lucy to ask her out but she says she's too busy with Bradley. The social workers learn what Chloe said about Bradley from Gary and Chrissy's points of view and then they talk to Chloe alone and slowly discover the truth! As Gary and Chrissy are invited back into the kitchen, where the conversation is taking place, Mel and Myra stay in the front room while Myra tells Mel what's going on. Mel can't believe it and is horrified that Chloe would say such a thing about Bradley. Meanwhile, Gary and Chrissy hear in detail exactly what Bradley did

8x213 - Episode 1976

October 25, 2004

Gary struggles to come to terms with what Bradley has done and when the child protection unit turn up to talk to Chloe he acts overprotective but eventually lets them interview Chloe alone. Later, Gary says he'll pick Chloe up from school but gets a call from Dave who asks him to come into the office where he informs Gary that he's loosing his cab license. Meanwhile, Gary is late picking Chloe up from school and Bradley shows up and tells Chloe that he's picking her up today. Chloe goes with him . . .

8x214 - Episode 1977

October 26, 2004

Kelly tells the vicar how important it is that Suzie be welcomed into Christianity, Justin tells the vicar that God's cool and just as the vicar is about to give up, Justin asks if Suzie's twin who was miscarried could be blessed. The vicar agrees to baptise Suzie. Gary learns that Chloe has been taken away from school by Bradley after he as late picking her up. Shortly afterwords, he calls the police and returns home to tell Myra what's happened and tells her that he doesn't plan to tell Chrissy but Myra tells him that he must. Later, Gary confesses to Chrissy and this time it's her chance to blame Gary for messing up. While they argue, the police inquire about Bradley at the cafe and learn that Lucy saw him earlier in the park. Meanwhile, Chloe makes sure that Bradley isn't angry with her because of what she said. He says he's not and she tells him that they're still friends. Together they come up with a plan to get Bradley off the hook. Chloe says that she'll tell the police that

8x215 - Episode 1978

October 27, 2004

Babs seems to be trying to set Tanya up with Dave! But Dave really isn't interested. Also, Tanya wants to call the baby Harry but Sean isn't keen. He suggests that the baby be called Orson (after Orson Wells), Tanya seems to like it too . . . Yasmin continues to drop very strong hints that she'd like to be the godmother to Justin and Kelly's baby but they're not so sure. Kelly is more worried about the fact that the vicar wants them to get married before he Christens Suzy. It's not compulsory but Kelly drops very strong hints at Justin that a proposal wouldn't go a miss! Later, Justin tells Olly that he's not so sure . . . Rumours about Bradley are making their way through Charnham faster than wild fire. Nobody is really sure what's going on though: Gary struggles to come to terms with what Bradley has done and feels like he can't so much as look at Chloe without feeling guilty. Chrissy doesn't have as much of a problem. Together they reassure Chloe that she won't have to see Bra

8x216 - Episode 1979

October 28, 2004

Tanya moans at Sean that Babs is really not helping, Sean says that she should do something about it but Tanya doesn't seem to able to. Sean has a go at hinting to Babs that Tanya would like some time alone with the baby but all he gets is grief that Babs no longer trusts him to always be around for the baby. Later, Dave has a go and he's a little more frank with Babs, she returns to the flat and announces that she's resigned from her job and that she's returning to Southampton tomorrow! Justin tells Doug that he's not really ready to get married but he really thinks that Kelly wants to. Meanwhile, Kelly tells Cat that she thinks that Justin's going to ask her to marry him but Kelly says that she doesn't want to get married. Later, when Cat and Doug get together they realise what's going on and Doug goes to see the happy couple just to let them know! Also, Cat manages to convince Kelly that Yasmin wouldn't be that bad as Suzy's godmother. Yasmin is delighted when Justin and Kelly ask

8x217 - Episode 1980

October 29, 2004

The same day from different points of view: The Williams family's day: Conrad is awoken by the sound of Gary's car alarm and he really isn't impressed. Conrad goes back inside and tells his daughter that Gary probably set the car alarm off on purpose to wind him up! Then he has a fight with Katie when he learns that she's broken up with her boyfriend and is looking for a place to stay. They take their argument out into the street just in time to meet Sharon and Bradley's cab. Conrad is surprised to see them back so soon and Sharon questions whether or not they're welcome. Seeing that Bradley's back, Gary approaches Sharon from the other side of the street. Conrad hurries Bradley inside while Sharon talks to Gary. Bradley tells Conrad that he has to see the police today and that's the only reason they came back. Sharon comes in and slags off Gary, she says she doesn't know what Chrissy thinks she's playing at and so she goes to see her to ask her to stop. Conrad can't seem to stop her.

8x218 - Episode 1981

November 1, 2004

Conrad does some serious thinking but eventually decides that his kids can come and live with him when his wife goes to live abroad. Katie is thrilled by the news (along with the news that she can stay in her father's house rent-free on the promise that she'll help out!). Meanwhile, Sharon's having a rough day while Bradley is questioned by the police. Bradley tells them that he's innocent and that his round the world plans were never going affect his bail rules. The police don't believe him, even though they talk to Lucy who tells them she's not so sure of things anymore, but since the police have the right to hold Bradley for 48 hours they're going to! Gary and Chrissy are very pleased that Bradley's been locked up again. They also get a visitor from the police who tells them that they've got to be really careful about what they say around Chloe, because if a defense lawyer can twist Chloe's words round to make it seem like Gary and Chrissy told her what to say then all the bother

8x219 - Episode 1982

November 2, 2004

After another chat with Chloe, the police manage to obtain a warrant to search the Williams' house for any of Bradley's stuff. On his computer they find paedophilic images. Bradley denies that they're anything to do with him, accusing Gary of planting the evidence on his computer while he wasn't there. Later, the police discover that some of the images were bought by Bradley's credit cards months before he moved in with the Costellos! Despite this is not quite enough evidence to keep him in prison and he's released on bail with the guarantee that he won't go within 5 miles of Chloe's home or school. He goes to stay with his step dad. Meanwhile, the Williams' Sunday dinner is ruined when the police invade the house searching for any incriminating evidence on Bradley. Katie tells her dad that he should dump Sharon and Bradley, especially if the allegations against him turn out to be true. Katie says that there's no way Ella will let Ania move in with Bradley hanging around . . .

8x220 - Episode 1983

November 3, 2004

From the official Family Affairs website: After hearing about the new evidence against Bradley, Chrissy struggles to stay positive. Will she see justice done? Sharon doesn't make any effort with Conrad's kids; anyone would think it's her divine right to get what she wants! Still standing by Bradley, Sharon suggests that Gary downloaded paedophilic images from the internet. Meanwhile, Mel's fed up with sharing the Boulters' home. Brendan gets it in the neck and is told to find another job so they can afford to move into a place of their own. And Sadie is set to plan a Guy Fawkes party - the best Charnham's ever seen.

8x221 - Episode 1984

November 4, 2004

From the official Family Affairs website: Gary shows up at Martin's house and goes head-to-head with Bradley! Martin's surprised to find out about the ""Chloe business"". Later, Chloe's left outside for a moment, alone, then Bradley shows up! Katie's bandages are off her nose and she's pleased as punch with the results. But Katie didn't pay through the nose for the job; her ex-boyfriend did - and now he's looking for the cash back. Meanwhile, another brick flies through the Williams's window. Melanie's feeling rejected by her husband; he'd rather go out with the boys than attend to her needs...

8x222 - Episode 1985

November 5, 2004

After seeing Bradley go into next door with Sharon, Chloe goes inside to tel her parents but she can't seem to get a word in edge ways. They think her reluctance to go is because of Bradley and tell her that there's no way he's going to come near her - what is she to believe? Meanwhile, Conrad and Alex return home to find Sharon and Bradley in the front room. Alex leaves for home promising his dad that he wouldn't give up the fact that Bradley was in the neighborhood to anyone. Then Conrad tells Sharon that he wants Bradley out of his house immediately and that she's caused him enough grief so she can go too! Conrad goes to work and says that he wants them both gone by the time he gets home. Over the road, the Costellos show up for the party at the Swan. Later, after talking with Katie about Bradley, Alex decides to do what he believes to be the right thing. He tells Gary where Bradley's hiding out! Gary heads out of the pub quietly, leaving Chrissy and Chloe wondering where he's got t

8x223 - Episode 1986

November 8, 2004

Lucy and Olly get close, much to Sam's dislike. Olly asks Lucy why she always goes for the bad boys. She tells him that Jake wasn't a bad boy and tells him Jake's story. Meanwhile, Geri has returned from the hospital very emotional and she won't talk to Sam. He eventually drags it out of her that the hospital told her that they've found a donor on the bone marrow register. Geri does not share Sam's delight at the news, she says she doesn't want to get her hopes up. Katie comes home to find Gary standing over a bleeding Bradley. She immediately reacts with some first aid and tells Gary that he should get out of their before the police arrive. But Gary says that he doesn't want to lie, that he wants to tell the police exactly what Bradley said to him and exactly what he did about it. Katie says that when the police get there it'll be his word against Bradley's. Gary reluctantly leaves. When he gets home, he's surprised to find Mel in the kitchen. He removes his blood stained shirt and

8x224 - Episode 1987

November 9, 2004

Pete and Eileen return and Sam's surprised by Pete's good mood but when everybody's back's are turned, Pete turns nasty. Receiving a call from Trish he tells her that he can's stand to be in the same room as Eileen and that he'd hated playing happy families for the past couple of weeks. Eileen tells Sam that Pete was a charmer the whole time and won round her family. Later, Pete gets nasty again when he encounters Conrad who informs him that his house is off the market. Not impressed, Pete bars Conrad! Katie tries to comfort a guilty Gary. She tells him that the police won't even think about looking for him. He's really not so sure. Later, Mel confronts her dad about the blood she found on his shirt last night. They're interrupted by the police who question Chrissy, Gary and Mel. They all confirm that they were each in the pub and that they can act as alibis to each other. When the police leave and Chrissy gets out of their way, Mel confronts Gary. At first he denies it but Mel soon

8x225 - Episode 1988

November 10, 2004

Katie and Conrad have found that Ania's missing from her bedroom. Conrad can't think of anywhere she might be which adds to his attitude that she doesn't know his kids. Katie reassures him that this isn't his fault. Later, after ringing round all of Ania's friends, they've all but given up when Alex comes home and tells them that Ania has a den out by their old house. They head off to find her . . . Pete is still playing happy families but Sam isn't buying it. Later, with Eileen lying down upstairs and Sam out on a building job, Pete is left to man the bar alone. He tells Eileen that they need to hire more staff, especially since they can't rely on Geri being around in the long term . . . he suggests Trish but Eileen tells him that she doesn't want Trish there. However, later, Trish shows up and tells Pete that a couple of 30 second phone conversations can hardly be called a relationship. She asks whether his trip to Ireland reminded him what he'd once seen in Eileen. Pete tells Tris

8x226 - Episode 1989

November 11, 2004

8x227 - Episode 1990

November 12, 2004

Pete convinces Eileen that it's a good idea for her to give up the pub license. Afterwords, he and Trish celebrate quietly but in public. Sam is suspicious of recent goings on . . . Conrad tries to buy Ania's affections with a brand new pair of trainers and a brand new school uniform, the problem with all this is that he runs out of money to buy food. Katie warns Conrad that trying to bribe Ania into loving him is not the best way to go. It's Gary's day in court. He's confident that he'll get off and promises to be home when Chloe gets home from school. After Chrissy's support throughout the past couple of weeks, Gary considers wearing his wedding ring to the hearing but decides against it and instead keeps it in his top pocket. Sharon shows up to the hearing telling Gary that she hopes they throw away the key. Chrissy almost looses it with her, but Gary restrain his wife. Gary's solicitor arrives a little late and looks worried at their allocated magistrate but says it'll be fine.

8x228 - Episode 1991

November 15, 2004

Conrad has no luck in talking Ania into letting him take her to school and later he has the same sort of luck with trying to get Alex and Katie jobs. Katie tells him that she's working all the time, method acting - preparing for her big break! While Alex suggests that he just sign on for now. After visiting Gary in prison, Chrissy decides to pay Bradley a visit and see if she can't help get him to confess to the police. Before Chrissy can finish her interrogation, Sharon storms in furious that Chrissy is intimidating her son! Chrissy leaves. Later, the police visit the Costello's and tell Chrissy that Bradley bought the porn on his computer and that they're likely to get a conviction. Chrissy is thrilled by this news but she's disappointed that they won't prosecute him for touching Chloe. In the evening, when Chrissy is home alone, Sharon pays her a visit. She tells Chrissy that she should never have come to the hospital and continually calls Chloe a liar! Then Chrissy tells Sharon t

8x229 - Episode 1992

November 16, 2004

Katie hears that her ex-boyfriend has been signed to a record label which makes her think twice about their relationship! She pays him a visit to see if she can make amends but it turns out that the reason he was signed was because of the fact he's sleeping with a woman from the management of the company - well it's not what you know! Later, Lucy and Kelly offer Katie a night out to make her feel better. Eileen is close to breaking point with Trish, Pete manages to calm her down but later he gets an earful from Trish who tells him that he spends more time with his wife than he does with her! He says he's playing it safe but Trish wants more out of their relationship . . . Sharon visits Bradley and she's in a suspicious frame of mind after her conversation with Chrissy last night. Bradley tells his mum that it's all a big mistake but agrees to plead guilty so that the judge might be lenient with him. Later, Sharon confesses to Chrissy that she thinks Bradley did it! Chrissy tells Sh

8x230 - Episode 1993

November 17, 2004

Sharon tells Chrissy that she thinks Bradley was abused by his dad. Brendan turns to Sean for marriage advice. Sean tells him he's not sure what Brendan should do and in order to comfort him a little, Sean puts his hand on Brendan's leg which Brendan takes the wrong way so he leaps up and tells Sean to get off him! Eileen has to go out to the cash and carry when Trish forgets to order tonic water and then refuses to go and get some. While she's out of the way, Trish persuades Pete to get some alone time in his and Eileen's bedroom but Eileen returns sooner than they expected and when Pete is nowhere to be found she turns to go into the bedroom . . !

8x231 - Episode 1994

November 18, 2004

Chrissy is disgusted by the fact that Sharon ignored her husband's abuse of her son. Sharon tells Chrissy that it was worse than she wanted to imagine and she couldn't bring herself to do anything about it. Chrissy reminds Sharon that she called Chloe a liar and then she gets worked up about it and throws Sharon out. Later, Sharon runs into Chrissy again on the street. Chrissy pleads with her to get Bradley to confess but Sharon says that he never will. Sharon tells Chrissy that she plans to leave Charnham, there's nothing there for her anymore. Sharon promises to get Bradley some professional help, which is little comfort to Chrissy who has to live with what Bradley did to Chloe. Justin is a little wound up over the fact that everyone seems to helping with planning the Christening except him. He's also not happy that his invitation to Marc has gone unanswered. Meanwhile, Cat bumps into Denise and tells her that they've hired outside caterers for the Christening, Denise is offended t

8x232 - Episode 1995

November 19, 2004

8x233 - Episode 1996

November 22, 2004

Yas sets up a date that Chrissy really can't refuse! When Eileen starts to bleed, she and Lucy rush to the hospital!

8x234 - Episode 1997

November 23, 2004

Chrissy's lunch with Alan goes well except that Gary walks into the cafe as they kiss goodbye! Pete finally gives in to Trish and they sleep together! Meanwhile, Eileen arrives at the hospital and everybody seems too busy to see her. Later, the doctors tell Eileen that she's lost the baby. Lucy tries to call Pete but he's too busy with Trish to answer the phone!

8x235 - Episode 1998

November 24, 2004

Gary and Chrissy both disclose their feeling for each other but not to each other! Chrissy tells Mel that her feelings for Gary have never changed while Gary admits to Dave that he still loves Chrissy. Later, Gary realises that it's too late to go back now. His divorce from Chrissy is finalised. Cat decides not to tell Yas why Marc and his girlfriend have pulled out of the Christening. Cat tells Justin that his brother's girlfriend is pregnant. He's delighted over the fidelity of the MacKenzies boys! Later, the Boulters and MacKenzies continue to argue over the Christening. Cat think that Suzie should get a new dress because Denise's family heirloom is tacky! Denise tells Cat that her outfit is far tackier than the dress. Justin sticks up for Cat and ends up insulting Denise and later gets into a fight with Kelly over just that. Eileen wonders how best to tell Pete that they've lost their child. Lucy suggests keeping the news from him briefly so that she can come to terms with it h

8x236 - Episode 1999

November 25, 2004

Kelly isn't talking to Justin after yesterday's incident and when Denise realises that it's her fault she goes to see Cat to apologise which later prompts an apology to Denise from Justin! Meanwhile, Mel spends the day looking for her husband! He didn't come home after walking out on their romantic meal for two. Later, a guy turns up on the Boulter's doorstep to return Brendan's wallet. Mel asks if he's one of Brendan's mates and the guy corrects Mel introducing himself as Brendan's boyfriend! Mel then introduces herself as Brendan's wife. Chloe seems to be getting too used to the idea that her mum and dad are living under the same roof again. Myra warns that it's not fair on her. Gary insists that Chrissy isn't going anywhere. Later however, Chrissy tells Gary that she doesn't feel very welcome at the house. Gary tells her not to let Myra get to her. Chrissy tells him that it would probably be best if she did move out. Pete's up early burning the sonogram photos of his unborn chil

8x237 - Episode 2000

November 26, 2004

Jason, Brendan's boyfriend, thinks it's best he leave but Mel invites him in! They talk for a bit and wait for Brendan but he never shows up. Mel goes to the Christening alone, she acts coldly toward Les and Denise. Later, when Brendan finally shows his face, Mel hands him her wedding rings and tells him she doesn't want to wear them anymore! Meanwhile, Justin gets a text from Marc and Yas overhears him announce that Marc's new girlfriend is pregnant! Chrissy and Gary are in a great mood as they head off to the Christening, such a great mood that Myra is afraid to leave them alone! Chrissy then gets a call from her date fro yesterday, which ruins the mod temporarily. Later, Chrissy and Gary kiss! Lucy, Sam and Dave are worried for Eileen's safety. Lucy calls Eileen's mobile. Somebody answers; Lucy thinks that it's her mum and warns her that Pete knows but it turns out that it's Pete on the other end of the phone! He tells Lucy that she's a very good liar and hangs up the phone. Luc

8x238 - Episode 2001

November 29, 2004

Mel confronts Brendan about his playing away with other men! She moves out and leaves it to Brendan to explain her departure to Denise and Les, neither of whom are very happy. Gary an Chrissy wonder what's next after their kiss. Myra seems worried about how close they're getting, but she seems like the only one. Both Doug and Yas independently show their support for the relationship! Cat tries not to let her party get ""common""! She decides against balloon games in favor of the far more proper charades! Pete leaves Eileen to drown but as he's about to drive off he gets an attack of conscience and runs back to the river to save his wife but she's no where to be seen. In a panic, Pete runs into the river screaming Eileen's name! He runs up and down the river bank until he eventually sees that she's safe and being dragged out of the water by two bystanders. Pete goes back to the pub. Meanwhile, Eileen calls Dave and tells him what's happened. As Pete arrives back at the pub, Dave rus

8x239 - Episode 2002

November 30, 2004

The rumours fly fast and furiously around Charnham about Pete and Eileen's very public break-up. Pete's giving everyone the cold shoulder, even Sadie. Pete sacks Geri because she'll be ""unreliable"" while she's being treated for cancer! Later, Eileen sees Pete and tells him that she still loves him after everything he did to her but he quickly tells her that he doesn't love her! Mel comes by to get the last of her stuff. Brendan begs her not to tell anyone why they broke up, but Mel says they'll realize eventually and tells her husband that there's no way that he's not gay!

8x240 - Episode 2003

December 1, 2004

Chloe comes home from school to find her mum and dad kissing in the kitchen . . . she's then informed that they're now officially divorced. As usual, Gary and Chrissy get an earful from Myra. Meanwhile, Dave has been comforting to Eileen and since Pete didn't like him very much to begin with, it's not doing him any favours! Later, Gary and Dave are informed that Pete still legally owns their office and he's evicting them! Katie gets a job behind the bar at the Swan. Geri is less than impressed with her replacement who hasn't quite got the job down yet! Meanwhile, Geri plans to cut her hair as she prepares for her treatment on Friday.

8x241 - Episode 2004

December 2, 2004

As she makes her final preparations for hospital, Geri cuts her hair. Later, she fears she looks like a boy but Sam reassures her that she doesn't. Cat and Yas also come round bearing gifts to see Geri off. Pete hires Katie full time at the pub. She delighted and later she approaches Pete in the flat and tells him how she finds him sexy! They end up kissing but when Katie mentions ""Mrs Callan"", Pete orders her to stop. It's a rough day for Gary. He goes to see Pete and begs him to reconsider throwing him and Dave out onto the street. Pete replies that he really doesn't care it's just business. Gary points out that it's not business at all and Pete soon comes round to the idea of letting them keep the office but for a higher rent. Later, Gary and Dave agree that they couldn't afford the place if is was any more expensive. Meanwhile, under pressure from Chrissy, Gary tells his solicitor about Katie's role in the events of the night he beat up Bradley. His solicitor tells him that a j

8x242 - Episode 2005

December 3, 2004

After an argument with Conrad, Katie decides to go back on her decision and agrees to make a statement to the police. Later, however, Gary and Chrissy learn that because she's lied before, a statement from Katie actually won't do any good for Gary's case. Later, the mood in the Costello household isn't improved when a phone call comes to inform them that Bradley has only been given community service for downloading child porn! The family worry whether or not they should tell Chloe . . . Conrad really doesn't want Katie working at The Swan and when he hears from Alex that Katie is getting close with her boss, he's decides to pay them both a visit. Katie is later angry after Conrad humiliated her in front of Pete. Meanwhile, Pete gets a new nameplate for above he door of the pub: 'Pete Callan'. Eileen sees him putting it up and says that the reason that she won't contest the license alteration is because she wants rid of Pete once and for all! Geri and her entourage head to the hospi

8x243 - Episode 2006

December 6, 2004

Gary is still adamant that Chloe should not be told about Bradley's release but everyone else seems to want her to know so later Gary and Chrissy tell Chloe. As it happens, Chloe takes the news much better than anyone else! Meanwhile, Mel arranges for herself, Myra and Chloe to go out for the evening so that Gary and Chrissy can have the place to themselves. They take full advantage of the situation and after a few glasses of wine and a romantic movie they're in the mood for a dance and a kiss! Eileen persuades Dave to tell Lucy about Jake's imminent release. Lucy is happy at the news. Meanwhile, Eileen tells Sam about Jake and later he talks to Olly to see how serious he is about Lucy. Later, Olly tells Lucy how he hoped that their relationship was going somewhere. After Sam hears about this, he confronts Olly and accuses him of using Lucy but Olly reassures Sam that he was sincere in his feelings for Lucy. Yas starts to think to the future and when she sees a handsome young man c

8x244 - Episode 2007

December 7, 2004

Yas gets a date with Owen. Kelly makes a new friend in Alex Williams. After a visit to the psychiatrist, Chrissy decides that she should try to find her mother and resolve her childhood issues.

8x245 - Episode 2008

December 8, 2004

After hearing that Brendan has been blaming her for their break-up, Mel makes the reason they broke up very public by announcing to everyone in the cafe (including Yasmin and her date) that Brendan's been sleeping with other men! The Costellos eventually come round to the idea of Chrissy finding her mum, although Gary especially was very skeptical at first. Since she's short of cash after Pete cut her off, Dave offers Eileen a job at the taxi firm. She doesn't want to take it at first but when she sees that she doesn't really have a choice, she accepts. Also, Dave visits Jake in prison. Jake tells him that he looks forward to coming home and that he wants to give things another go with Lucy . . . Kelly and Alex continue to become close, much to Justin's dislike, Kelly even calls him boring! Katie goes on at Pete about how he clearly still loves Eileen, she hasn't seen any evidence to prove otherwise. Pete decides to give her evidence and they kiss!

8x246 - Episode 2009

December 9, 2004

Sam spoils Olly's day by telling Lucy that Olly lied in court! Lucy dumps him and Olly blames Sam. Les is jealous that his wife is spending so much time with a mystery tutor. Later, Kelly tells her dad that if she were in that tutor's class she wouldn't be able to concentrate! Katie and Pete both feel great after their night of passion - Conrad is less than pleased though. Later, Pete proves to Katie that Eileen means nothing to him and serves his wife with divorce papers. He then tells Katie that he hopes they can relive last night at some point! Yasmin breaks her three date rule and sleeps with Owen! He promises to call but after 24 hours of not hearing anything, Yas gets worried! Meanwhile, someone puts in an offer for the shop and flat. Yasmin accepts and pays a visit to Dave to give him a month's notice (since she'll be moving into his flat). After hearing that he's been evicted, Dave decides to drown his sorrows with Eileen. The cuddle up on the sofa together. Later, as E

8x247 - Episode 2010

December 10, 2004

Alex apologises to Kelly about running out on her yesterday. He tells her that all that twin talk freaked him out a bit because he's a twin himself and he then reveals that his twin is in a young offenders institute. Alex then makes Kelly promise that she won't tell anyone. This is tested later and it really annoys Justin when Kelly won't tell him what Alex said . . . Eileen and Dave wake up side by side, Dave seems far more pleased about that than Eileen. Sam comes to pick Eileen up so that she can move out but when they get to the bedsit, Sam doesn't like what he sees and brings Eileen back to Stanley Street! Eileen goes to see Chrissy and tells her about last night. Chrissy encourages Eileen to go for things with Dave. Later, Eileen does just that and they kiss. Also, Eileen signs and sends her divorce papers without having a solicitor look over them. Jake returns home to find Lucy with another man! He gets a quick word with her before Olly comes and shows her that he's learned

8x248 - Episode 2011

December 13, 2004

Les finally gets to meet the infamous Christian and he's rude to him! Sean tells Denise that Christian has a crush on her but she dismisses it and reminds Sean that she's married. Also, Denise and Les argue after he promotes Lucy over Brendan. Earlier, Brendan told Les that a friend of his in France had offered him a job . . . After Jake tells Dave what really happened between him and Olly, Dave goes to see Lucy and begs her to talk to Jake. Lucy reluctantly agrees and all she gets for her efforts is the cold shoulder from Jake. But Lucy can tell that she's not being told the whole truth and later, when Olly threatens to go to the police, Lucy tells him that she won't be waiting for him when he gets back. Olly then returns Jake's letter to him and doesn't get much in the way of gratitude. The Williams family secret finally comes out! The family are tracked down by Ray Pellow who confronts Conrad. Conrad warns him not to do the same thing to the family as he had already done after C

8x249 - Episode 2012

December 14, 2004

Chrissy continues the quest for her mother without much success. Meanwhile, Mel decides to confront Brendan and get her feelings out in the open. She does so and the conversation leaves her feeling a lot better about herself and later convinces Brendan to accept Cameron's offer of a job in France. After falling out over how little time they spend together, Les and Denise make up and later, Denise invites Christian and his girlfriend over for dinner. Les isn't keen on the idea but Denise promises him that the afters will be worth waiting for! Jake sees his parole officer about a job. Later, he tells Lucy that there's not much open for people like him. Lucy then encourages Jake to pursue a job in a career that he really cares about like football for instance. Jake says he'll look into it. Yasmin decides that she should move to the next level with Owen and decides to tell him that she can't have kids. He's a little stunned that Yasmin would bring up the idea of kids at all and tells

8x250 - Episode 2013

December 15, 2004