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Episode 1724 (14 January 1999)

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Summary[]

Louise makes a painful decision and Steve finds a cool reception to his interest in Melanie. Josie is confused when Peggy takes on new bar-staff for the pub.

It's the morning after the wake and Bianca once again tells Louise to leave Albert Square. Returning home, Bianca reveals the contents of Tiffany's letter to Ricky, who belatedly warns her not to get involved.

Grant also tells Louise to pack her bags, until Simon intervenes and warns him away.

Peggy advertises for a part-time barmaid in the First 'til Last - Irene tells her she might be able to help. Irene meets up with her niece Nina, newly arrived in Walford, to see if she'd be interested. Irene voices her suspicion that Nina will be the only applicant for the job, before ripping up Peggy's advert - despite Nina protesting that she hasn't got any experience.

Bianca visits Frank to ask him to accompany her and Liam on a walk in the park. After their last exchange, Frank is reluctant but Bianca cajoles him into coming. There, she asks Frank to be Godfather to Liam, but is shocked when he refuses - after the accident he doesn't feel that he can bear the responsibility.

Nina arrives in the Vic to apply for the job to an appreciative reception from the male regulars. Josie asks Peggy what she's done wrong until Peggy explains that she's trying to ease the burden off Grant. Peggy hires Nina there and then.

Steve continues his pursuit of Melanie, bringing her flowers in the shop. She declines his lunch invitation, explaining that she's got to work the lunch hour - so Steve brings over a lavish hamper from Guiseppe's. However, when Melanie jokingly tells him that his scams won't work on her, Steve misunderstands and storms off - spotted by Saskia.

Bianca tries to tell Frank that no-one blames him for Tiffany's death, but can't seem to get through. Bianca apologises for her outburst, and tells him that she doesn't want to lose a second friend over the accident. Frank hugs her, and Bianca thinks the matter is settled.

Grant spots Louise in the Square with her bags packed, ready to go - Bianca intrudes and recriminations fly. Louise can't face breaking the news to Simon - but Simon sees her leave and chases her. Catching her up, Simon asks Louise for an explanation - she tells him he'd be better off without her and leaves Simon behind, crying in the street.

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