Scott threatens Jude and Duncan if Shauna doesn’t keep quiet. Jade continues to make progress with her recovery. Alf and Leah clash over the direction the Diner is taking. Sally tries to bring Gypsy and Will together.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MIKE CARTER (STEPHEN LEEDER)
Thirty-first appearance, last seen in #3029. Informed Jude of Kane’s refusal to reveal the truth about his beating.
MARK (BRENDAN CALLAGHAN)
Druggy who bought dope from Scott.
Extended Summary
Jude’s been bashed up by Kane’s brother, Scott. He saw Scott wheeling and dealing at school and told him not to threaten Shauna any more. Scott didn’t take kindly to this and punched Jude, making threats as well.
Shauna’s still being threatened by Scott but refuses to see Inspector Carter. She’s warned Alf that Duncan could be targeted. They’re so stressed, they called the police when Duncan was out shopping with Nick for Jade’s birthday present.
Jade’s on the road to recovery. She’s opened up to her parents about her bulimia. Rhys thinks ballet started it, but Shelley told him that ballet just intensified her already poor self-image. Jade also made up with Duncan. He’s given her a ring to seal their relationship.
Alf and Leah are beginning to get on each other’s nerves. Leah’s trying more exotic dishes and is also changing suppliers. She wants organically grown food – she’s become worried about health issues since becoming pregnant. It’s more expensive and Alf’s anxious about the books. Colleen’s in a state of confusion and can’t agree with anyone.
Sally offered to be Gypsy’s birth partner. Leah’s been talking to her about classes and felt Gypsy should have someone she can trust. Of course, she wouldn’t think of asking Will – in fact she’s been brushing him off every time he asks about the baby. He went to Sally completely frustrated by her lack of communication. Sally thought it would be a good idea to get them together to talk it over. So she invited Will to dinner. Gypsy was furious and told her not to interfere and left her to entertain him!
Erin Flannery