Episode 4265 (22nd January 2006)

Plot
In The Woolpack at Betty’s birthday party, Steph is left feeling second best when Terence gets on well with everyone and even takes to the piano to sing Happy Birthday. Alone with Adam, an upset Steph wonders if her childhood admiration of Terence initiated or prolonged the abuse. Dismayed, Adam tries to assure Steph that victims often feel like they’re to blame but it’s unjustified. Determined, Steph informs Adam the abuse happened a long time ago and she intends to lock it away in her mind forever. Sam prepares to visit Alice in hospital but when his van won’t start he becomes frustrated and angry. Zak attempts to calm him down but Sam panics that with the van out of action and the unreliable bus service, he may not be able to get to the hospital. Meanwhile, Laurel tells Ashley that Jasmine’s parents have been in touch and there is no way they can come back to England at the moment. They have asked if Ashley could take care of finding Jasmine another boarding school. Ashley cannot believe his brother’s lack of interest in his daughter’s welfare.