Summary[]
Ian and Melanie's first official date seems to be a success. He returns home for his wallet and catches Martin stealing from it. He calls the police.
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Jeff is nervous as he enters Guiseppe's. His anxiety heightens when he learns that Rosa has called in sick. In her absence, Beppe and Gianni hatch a plot to sack Jeff. Rosa arrives later in the afternoon. It soon becomes clear she's avoiding Jeff. Jeff receives a booking for a table for ten. Beppe authorises it. Gianni is livid - the restaurant is already fully booked. Beppe seizes the opportunity to get rid of Jeff. Ian and Melanie's relationship is already under strain. Melanie is upset that Ian told Pat they were an item. She chides Ian and asks who else has he told. Ian is contrite and offers to take her out for the evening. Melanie accepts but her doubts remain. Steve confronts Matthew on the stall. He wants to know the truth about the loan. Bluffing wildly, Matthew tells him he needed the £200 for drugs. Steve is not impressed. Steve watches as Matthew hands Martin the remaining money for the stolen gear. Martin watches with interest as Pauline agrees to babysit for Ian that evening. Matthew continues to hassle Martin. Martin arranges a rendezvous at Ian's, in order to hand over the security tapes. Huw advises Barry to give up on Natalie. Huw notes, "she's just fixed you up with someone else. That's not exactly what I'd call a positive sign". Natalie prepares Barry for his blind date with Linda. Natalie warns him "she's hardly your shrinking violet type". Natalie is crestfallen when Barry responds positively. Barry waits anxiously at the tube station. His disappointment is obvious upon Linda's arrival. Barry endures the blind date from hell with Linda. He hastily cuts the evening short before bumping into Natalie. They share a moment. Rosa tries to apologise to Sarah concerning Luca. Sarah angrily rebuffs her. Alex visits Sarah in order to intervene. Sarah stonewalls him, explaining "you're a reminder of someone I don't want to be anymore". Sarah has a change of heart and visits Rosa. They settle their differences. The party of ten are turned away from the restaurant. Jeff shoulders the blame. Jeff's apology to Rosa falls on deaf ears. He turns on Beppe - "if you're that desperate to get rid of me, then I'll look for something else. But don't try and turn your mother against me. That I won't tolerate". Ian's date with Melanie begins inauspiciously when he forgets his wallet. He goes home to retrieve it. Ian is horrified when he enters the lounge and finds Martin rifling through his wallet. Matthew sees the police car outside Ian's and flees. Melanie goes to intervene. Ian has called the police. He explains to Melanie - "I came in and caught the thieving little toe rag with his hand in my wallet". Martin is horrified when Ian orders the police to press charges. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Martin Fowler - James Alexandrou
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Melanie Healy - Tamzin Outhwaite
- Jeff Healy - Leslie Schofield
- Rosa di Marco - Louise Jameson
- Beppe di Marco - Michael Greco
- Gianni di Marco - Marc Bannerman
- Teresa di Marco - Leila Birch
- Huw Edwards - Richard Elis
- Matthew Rose - Joe Absolom
- Steve Owen - Martin Kemp
- Annie Palmer - Nadia Sawalha
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Natalie Price - Lucy Speed
- Grant Mitchell - Ross Kemp
- Nina Harris - Troy Titus-Adams
- Sarah Hills - Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Alex Healy - Richard Driscoll
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
Recurring cast[]
Guest cast[]
- Carrie Swann - Holly Atkins
- Linda Roberts - Cathy Breeze
- PC Walker - Paul Bridal