Episode 3144 (29th March 2002)

Plot
After the emotionally draining events of the night before, Bernice packs a few things. Ashley is determined to put on a brave front and points out he will have to get over her for a second time. The shock waves of the split soon rock the village and Bernice is forced to confess to Diane that her marriage is over. Bernice is keeping up her usual public face by joking with Marlon at the bar but the snipes and whispers eventually get to her as she crumbles. For the first time in many years, Diane wishes Rodney is by her side to back her up as she tries to remain strong for her daughter. Meanwhile, with Brian out all morning, Katie and Andy take advantage of their time alone and get into mischief. Andy is shyly trying to express his feelings for Katie, when they have an extremely unwelcome visitor. Rumbled again? It's all too real this time and a furious Brian drags a kicking and screaming Andy out into the street despite Katie's protests. Times are tough for the Daggerts and Cynthia is forced to eat humble pie as she asks Gloria for work at the factory.