Episode 3063 (6th December 2001)

Plot
Marc realises that it was Ollie who revealed he had run-away, but he is forgiving and understanding as he arrives at court with the other teenagers for their hearing. He is told that his case is being referred to the Crown Court and his agony is prolonged. But things go from bad to worse for him when Eve tries to save her own skin by laying the blame firmly at the door of Marc. The court is stunned by Eve's account of the night's events as the youngsters are told of their fate. Jack is on hand to support Robert and Andy but is distracted by a call telling him that there is a problem with the phone mast and it must now go to a public meeting due to complaints from villagers. Elsa confesses to Alan that she feels as though she has let Alice down and fears for the future. But she receives a surprise visit from Kathy and they agree that Alice's happiness is what matters. Kathy suggests it isn't too late to put things right. There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Cynthia when she is offered first refusal on the tenancy of their squat by an estate agent working for the mystery new owner.