Episode 2392 (22nd July 1998)

==Plot==
[[Lord Michael Thornfield|Lord Michael]], fresh from a foreign jaunt, arrives like a knight in shining armour to comfort [[Lady Tara Oakwell|Lady Tara]] after the death of her father. She's delighted to see him - but [[Biff Fowler|Biff]] is consumed by jealousy. He sees Michael as a threat to his secret relationship and is anything but impressed when he declares he's going to be staying for a few days to look after Tara. Biff's interest in Tara is starting to grate on Michael too and after a terse exchange, the chauffeur is warned his job might be at stake. But when arrangements for the funeral are discussed and Lady Tara tells him Biff will be at her side, the penny finally drops. [[Eric Pollard|Eric]] is fighting to keep his business afloat. After the bribery fiasco he realises his license is as good as lost and is desperately trying to find a substitute. [[Alan Turner|Alan]] scoffs at the idea when he's approached - but village postmaster [[Vic Windsor|Vic]] is hooked. He reckons he's in charge but when it comes down to discussing the venture [[Viv Windsor|Viv]] very much holds the upper hand. They strike a deal but count without the response from [[Kathy Glover|Kathy]] who has discovered a new cutting edge. And feathers are ruffled among the recruits at the holiday village when the arrival of [[Paulette Lewis|Paulette]] brings a mixed response. [[Emma Cairns|Emma]], [[Kirsty Hutchinson|Kirsty]] and [[Lyn Hutchinson|Lyn]] are not too happy while [[Dean]] clearly fancies his chances. [[Roy Glover|Roy]] will certainly have his work cut out.