Pearl (Meg Johnson) takes a cake round to Pollard's (Chris Chittell) to thank him for his efforts to get her house back. When he reveals that he's purchased it Pearl is absolutely delighted and drags him off round the village singing his praises. However, Betty (Paula Tilbrook) and Edna (Shirley Stelfox) remained convinced he has an ulterior motive and question him. After Sandy (Freddie Jones) points out he may be interested in something else Pearl comes home to a bottle of brandy on her doorstep. When she arrives at Pollard's for dinner he proposes a toast to the future. Misunderstanding him, Pearl rushes to tell Edna and Betty that Pollard is in love with her.Meanwhile, David (Matthew Wolfenden) finally asks Jasmine (Jenna-Louise Coleman) out on a second date. Dumping Debbie (Charley Webb), Jasmine invites David round for a drink. As the wine contiunes to flow Debbie arrives home and Jasmine asks her to stay for dinner with them. Will David and Jasmine ever find some time alone?After seeing a nursery job in the local magazine Ashley (John Middleton) tells Emily (Kate McGregor) to apply. When Sam (James Hooton) and Bob (Tony Audenshaw) also support her application she's convinced. However, Debbie spoils her mood by reminding them that Sarah goes there and she won't get the job. Ashley is quick to rush to her defence, unwittingly intensifying her feelings.

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