Episode 4988 (16th May 2008)

Plot
Ashley is cold with Laurel following her revelation about kissing Greg. Laurel also confesses to Doug and is upset when he takes Ashley's side. Ashley goes looking for Greg but Edna persuades him to discuss his problems in church. Edna talks about her son Peter and warns Ashley not to abandon his real son. Laurel is furious when Ashley reveals he can't give up on Arthur and she packs a bag and walks out of their marriage. Greg is getting seriously worried about Mel and Arthur when he talks to Mel's mother and discovers that she hasn't seen or heard from her. Shadrach talks to Greg about how he felt relieved when he found out that Cain was Zak's son as it made him realise why he didn't feel that bond. Greg is worried when he hears how messed up Cain was, fearing something similar may occur with Arthur. Pearl is sick of being harassed about the spare cruise ticket, but Lily won't let up. Pearl shows Rodney her list of possible candidates and they discuss pros and cons and finally settle on a winner. Also, Jo is gutted that Terry still holds her and her goats' cheese responsible for TJ's E-coli.