ED - July 16th 2009 (Part 1)

Terry (Billy Hartman) forewarns Bob (Tony Audenshaw) that Viv (Deena Payne) is on his case. Bob decides to take Viv and the twins for a picnic, but Viv is still obsessed with the idea thats Bobs been unfaithful. Bob finds it difficult to face Viv in knowledge of his infidelity but assures her hes done nothing wrong. They find some common ground when caring for Cathy and Heath (Gabrielle and Sebastian Dowling) and Bob urges Viv to look to their future as a family. Their old spark is back and Viv is sorry she ever doubted Bob. Can Bob live with his overwhelming sense of guilt?

Also, Debbie (Charley Webb) agrees to let Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) see Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore), despite Cains (Jeff Hordley) objections. Andy is delighted to see his daughter but that all changes when Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) is needed in the pub. Left alone Andy dissolves into tears. Sarah is scared by Andys strange behaviour and is glad when Diane offers to take her back to Debbies. Debbie is slightly angered that Diane didnt keep watch over them, but Diane pleads to be given another chance. Will Debbie allow Andy anywhere near their daughter again?

Meanwhile, Jimmy (Nick Miles) raises the question of substitute birthing partners to an unenthused Nicola (Nicola Wheeler). Despite her mood Jimmy pushes ahead with the idea and Nicola asks Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) to be her stand in birth partner should Jimmy not be around. Laurel accepts and Nicola is glad the decision has been made. However, Jimmy is not satisfied and rallies Laurel and Ashley (John Middleton) for a meeting of team Nicola. Laurel finds Jimmys enthusiasm funny when he begins to explain the pregnancy schedule to her. Nicola groans at Jimmys behaviour as his eagerness shows no sign of dissipating.

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