Episode 2399 (6th August 1998)

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 * number            = 2399
 * date              = 6th August 1998 (Thursday)
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 * writer            = Tim Dynevor
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 * producer          = Mervyn Watson
 * executive producer = Keith Richardson
 * director          = Paul Walker
 * previous          = 5th August 1998
 * next              = 11th August 1998

Plot
Ned and Roy plead with Kim to have blood tests which will once and for all tell them whether James is related to them or whether it was in fact her Frank's. Eric pulls no punches when he brands Kathy a vicious witch after she wins the battle to take over sole ownership of the wine bar/tea-room business. Chris and Laura are busily scheming the asset-stripping of the Home Farm estate and are pleased with their progress. Zoe has vowed to fight them all the way and tries to take a sneak look at plans. But she is caught red-handed by Laura who orders her off the premises. And Zak and Butch are in the mire when Lisa discovers the pair have used up two months rent money to make good their failed dry-cleaning scam.