Episode 3311/3312 (18th November 2002)

Plot
Marc is shocked to discover his mum, Angie, slumped on the sofa where she has been all night. The telltale signs of her real problem lies at her side – an empty bottle of wine. Concerned for their mum, Ollie and Marc argue over whether or not they should tell her that Sean is to marry Tara. How will she react when she accidentally overhears the news? Venturing out into the real world only for more booze, Angie is alarmed when Cain follows her. Keen to avoid conflict, Angie tells him to back off and leave her alone. Cain isn’t the only one pursuing her, though, and Angie finds herself being confronted by Latisha on her own doorstep. But as a furious Latisha blames her for Cain dumping her, Angie is oblivious to the fact that Ollie is listening to every word. Disgusted by what she has heard, Ollie tackles her mum and warns her to steer clear of Cain – but she isn’t convinced that the message is getting through. But with Marc and Ollie going to Sean’s, Angie resolve is tested sooner than she had anticipated when Cain comes calling. Will she be able to resist his bad-boy charm? Sam is confused when Lisa returns from holiday without Zak. But as he questions whether it means they have split up, Lisa seems more bothered about the whereabouts of the TV and Latisha. When Sam pursues the issue of Zak’s whereabouts, Lisa finally reveals that he is being held in custody – for air rage! Edna’s battle of the wheelybins continues, but she is annoyed to discover that Betty has taken a liking to her new bin. But Edna isn’t about to give up the fight and tackles Jarvis about recycling once again. She tries to get Len on her side but he insists on a favour for a favour and asks her to be his dance partner at the village tea dance.