Episode 4266 (Mon 23rd Jan 2006)
When Ashley breaks the news to Jasmine that her parents are not returning, Jasmine asks if she can stay and go to school locally. When Ashley hesitates, unsure, Jasmine assumes he doesn’t want her either and feeling upset, she leaves to be alone. Laurel is aghast at Ashley's insensitivity and insists that she is happy to be a guardian to Jasmine. Meanwhile, Sam returns home from hospital with Alice. Lisa tells Sam and Alice about preparations the Dingles will need to make in the house for Samson’s homecoming.
More from Series 35
Episode 1
Episode 4247 (Sun 1st Jan 2006)
Paul underestimates his strength when he finds himself surrounded by homophobes, whereas Viv is unsupportive when Bob wants to regain contact with his children.
Episode 2
Episode 4248 (Mon 2nd Jan 2006)
Paul gets annoyed with Ivan's desire to keep their relationship quiet. Viv looks for ways to reward Bob, and Val gives her a few good ideas. Matthew drowns in self-pity and shuts Edna out.
Episode 3
Episode 4249 (Tue 3rd Jan 2006)
Viv is aghast when Barbara reveals that Bob has one more daughter. Meanwhile, Ivan is furious with Paul when Thelma Louise makes an appearance.
Episode 4
Episode 4250 (Wed 4th Jan 2006)
Betty is troubled by last night's mystery caller and decides to call the number back. She discovers it is in fact the Salvation Army in Hull. Worried Betty tells Alan. She reminds him that if he doesn’t act now he will always wonder ‘what if?’, and so the two of them head off to Hull. Terence covers his shame at living in a hostel by angrily having a go at Alan for turning up unannounced.
Episode 5
Episode 4251 (Thu 5th Jan 2006)
Alan goes to see Terence again in Hull. They go for a drink. At the pub an edgy Terence insists on sticking to a soft drink. Taking their seats, it's awkward and stilted between the two men as they make small talk, trying to reconnect after so many years apart. When talk turns to Terence's living arrangements, Alan confesses he recognises the signs that Terence has a drink problem.
Episode 6
Episode 4252 (Fri 6th Jan 2006)
Alan admits to a stunned Steph that he's seen Terence. Anxious, Alan explains that Terence has fallen on hard times and he would like to invite him to the village to re-establish their relationship. Steph argues against it and asks her father not to bring him here. She eventually walks out. Later, Betty questions Steph's reluctance at a reunion with her brother and probes Alan.