Episode 4251 (5th January 2006)

Plot
Alan and Terence go for a drink and an edgy Terence insists on a soft drink. The situation proves awkward and recognising the signs Alan asks Terence if he has a drinking problem. He admits he did have but is now on the road to recovery, however he has lost both his wife and job in the process. As Alan leaves he makes it clear he wants to keep in touch with his son. Elsewhere, Paul is still trying to make amends with Ivan, and Kelly suggests Nicola may be able to persuade Ivan to join Paul for a meal. Uneasy about playing cupid, Nicola demurs but Paul insists. A reluctant Nicola heads off to ask Ivan. Lesley, with Simon’s cruel words ringing in her ears, is determined to make a difference and heads off to the factory to ask for a job.