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Episode Summaries > 1986 > Episode 262
Written by Ginny Lowndes, Directed by Paul Moloney, Produced by John Holmes

At the hospital, Zoe explains to Jim all the things Lucy & Bradley have done to get rid of her – Jim’s fury erupts and he blames Bradley and tells her he intends to "sort" Bradley out!

At number 28, Des tells Bradley he has acted like a 2yr old and sends him to his room. Bradley can be heard sobbing again and Andrea fears they’ve been too hard on him. Des however tells her he deserves it.

Debra arrives at Paul’s hotel room, at Lassiter’s, and offers to take him for a drink believing they could enjoy each others company, despite being interrupted by Shane before. Paul refuses even after Debra tries to tell him it could prove beneficial for both their companies.

Back at number 28, Jim, followed by Zoe, storms into the house and starts to attack Andrea telling her she cannot control her son! Outraged, Andrea tells him to look at himself playing around with a woman half his age. Zoe pleads for them to stop arguing but Jim turns on her sniping ‘’Shut up Zoe. Haven’t you done enough already!’’. Desperately hurt, Zoe runs off. Jim realises immediately what a mistake he’s made.

At number 22, a crying Zoe tells Clive & Daphne that Jim blames her for what has happened. Clive explains that Jim will always put his family first. Jim knocks on the front door but Zoe refuses to see him. Jim tells Daphne he only wanted to say sorry.

Back at number 28, Des tells Bradley he’s grounded for a week with no television as punishment. Bradley tells him nothing ever works out for him and soon Des will be gone when he marries Daphne. Des explains that this is not likely to happen and one day Andrea may remarry. Bradley tells him he only wants him as a father.

In the Lassiter’s Complex, Paul buys some flowers for Lucy and meets Debra on his way to his car. She tells him he is being stubborn not to consider doing business with her. Paul tells her he feels he doesn’t need the Fleming corp – but he may call her.

At the Robinson house, Madge gives Helen a casserole she’s made for the family. Madge explains she is concerned about the amount of time Charlene & Scott are spending together. Helen explains Scott has done all the chasing - Madge fears for her daughter’s reputation living in the same house as Scott. Helen amused promises to keep an eye on Scott.

In the park, Scott and Charlene are fooling around until they end up kissing each other, only to be interrupted by a child on his bike. Scott tries to carry on but Charlene has a struggle to stop him.

At number 28, Bradley finds Des’s latest love poem funny while Andrea cooks their evening meal. Jim arrives and apologises to Des and Andrea. He asks to see Zoe and everyone leaves the room so they can be alone. Jim tells her he is sorry, and loves her so much he cannot lose her. Jim believes he has smoothed things over but for Zoe it isn’t resolved.

Back at number 22, Des gives Clive his latest poem who reads it with despair. Daphne sees it and snatches it from him to read. She laughs believing it is written by Clive for his ‘’Gift of the Gab’’ service. Des’s feelings are hurt.

At number 26, Scott & Charlene are washing up. Scott tries to get a kiss from her while Helen watches. Helen makes her presence known and Charlene excuses herself to go to her bedroom. Helen cautions Scott that he is almost blackmailing Charlene into being intimate with him. Scott tells her all girls are teases – Helen warns him that to be in a relationship, especially a sexual one, he needs to have a mature attitude. Helen warns Scott she clearly thinks he hasn’t got one.

Summary by Paul