Episode 2931 (28 April 2005)

Summary[]

Garry, Minty and Alfie go speed-dating. Tina and Johnny have to contend with Ruby's awkward questions around the dinner table.

Johnny prepares a meal for Tina and Ruby and, before Tina arrives, Johnny lies to Ruby about the length of time he and Tina have known each other. Tina isn't happy, but plays along with the 'two weeks' story. Tina arrives feeling nervous. Ruby realises that she's seen Tina before - she was in the cab that nearly ran her over. Johnny's on edge as Ruby asks Tina a lot of questions about why she is in Walford and where she works.

Garry advises Minty on his clothing choice before they go out speed dating and gives tips on how to read a woman's body language. Alfie doesn't buy it and wants to get the night over with, while Minty gets confused trying to take it all in.

Ruby continues to probe Tina, who finds it all amusing. Johnny asks Ruby to stop being so nosey. Tina listens to them talk to each other about music and is charmed by their relationship.

At the speed dating, Garry flirts outrageously and manages to offend all of the women he talks to. Minty's rather tongue-tied and Alfie's his natural self.

Ruby and Tina appear to get on quite well until Tina makes a comment about 'being mother' when the coffee arrives. She leaves quickly with Johnny escorting her. When he returns, he and Ruby agree that there should be no more lies.

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Guest cast[]

Katy - Nicola Hughes
Alice - Clare Boland
Nadine - Danielle Johnson
Bonnie - Sue Elliot-Nicholls
Teresa - Rachel Clarke