Episode 3415 (11th April 2003)

Plot
Although Emily is relieved that Debbie is returns safely from her ordeal, she is furious that she sneaked out to the party in the first place. Emily points out that if she hadn’t been rescued when she was, anything could have happened. Worried that Debbie is out of control, she grounds her for her stupidity. Concerned about the events of the night before, Charity calls round to see Debbie. But with tensions high she and Emily are soon at loggerheads as to the punishment that should be doled out to Debbie. Paddy is confused by Emily’s harsh actions, questioning whether she grounded Debbie deliberately to stop her seeing Charity. Finding themselves in emotional turmoil, Paddy and Emily discuss their relationship wonder whether it may be better if Debbie was to live somewhere else. Despite his early delight at having won the contract for repairs to the village hall roof, Mack is strangely reluctant to start work. But with Edna and Jarvis breathing down his neck, he is forced to cover his duplicity and pick up his tools.