Episode 3254 (29th August 2002)

Plot
Ray asks if Louise has reached a decision about him buying Bernice’s half of the pub for her. Noting what a big decision it is, Louise needs more time. Ray’s rattled but covers as he receives a phone call about Lily. Making an excuse about work, Ray heads out. Charity presses Lily for details of the prostitution racket. Disgusted, Terry’s convinced Ray is to blame. Charity resolves to confront Ray with the allegations. Chris is aware of what Ray is capable of and warns Charity not to get involved. But stubborn Charity will not be dissuaded as she makes her way to Mill Cottage. Seething, Charity arrives at Mill Cottage demanding to see Ray but Louise explains he’s at work. Seeing Charity’s agitation, Louise wonders what’s wrong. When Charity confronts her with the prostitution allegations, Louise is stunned. Meanwhile Chris is intent on hiding the evidence, as he gives Lily enough money to see her on her way and tells Terry to take her to the station. Lily is grateful. Terry pays a visit to Louise to back up Charity’s warning. She is rocked by his words, could it be the man she thought she was just getting to know is a criminal and a fraud? After Angie has had a clear out at the Reynolds, Danny decides to try his luck in flogging some of the rubbish. Taking advice from Rodney on some of the items, Danny is chuffed when he made £85. As time goes by Edith has become more and more frail. Tricia invites her to come and stay with herself and Marlon for a while. Lonely Edith is happy to accept.