Audrey discovers Maria's secret

Ashley arrives home from work to find Claire in a state of panic cutting up their bank and credit cards. She explains that someone has cleared out their accounts and she can't get to see the bank until tomorrow.

She's stunned when Ashley tells her that no one has got access to their accounts - he has used all the money to shore up the business. He assures her they will work it out and she tells him that they will get through it together.

Audrey is trying to look after an increasingly distraught Maria when she finds herself ambushed in her own home by Gail and Bill who demand to know what is going on with Ted Page. She explains that she was going to telll them both about it but wanted to take her time.

Meanwhile, unaware of what Maria has just gone through, she takes Bill's advice and lets Liam know where she is. He comes round to see her but Maria won't speak to him. Audrey agrees to let her stay but is stunned when she sorts out Maria's overnight bag and finds some very disturbing papers inside.

Liz is relaxed with Vernon out of the way and Harry wastes no time in offering his services behind the bar - much to Liz and Lloyd's amusement. But Liz is pleased when he invites her to the opening of a new bookies.