Episode 4195 (3rd November 2005)

Plot
Louise takes Victoria to her karate class and gets roped into joining in. She is paired up with Martin and although they pretend to be angry with one another, it’s clear that they enjoy the physical contact. Victoria and Kayleigh blurt out that Louise and Martin fancy each other. They are both embarrassed but Martin bites the bullet and confirms to Louise that he likes her and asks her out for lunch the following day. Nicola arranges for Laurel to see a top dressmaker but is disappointed when Laurel fails to show any enthusiasm. When the dressmaker leaves, Nicola rebukes Laurel for embarrassing her, but Laurel tells her that planning the wedding doesn’t seem right at the moment as she is grieving for Seth. Lisa is furious when Debbie’s headmistress phones and informs her that Debbie has been wagging school. Lisa says that Debbie can’t be trusted and that she should stay at home with Sarah. Debbie is upset, but as Emily comforts her she assures the teenage mum that she is still happy to look after Sarah, meaning that Debbie will have free time.