Partners

Summary

Will makes Kate late for work again when he insists she stay in bed for longer. He tells her she should keep some of her stuff at his place so she won't need to keep leaving early in the morning - he says she could at least leave a toothbrush at his place. Linda Manningham visits Will when she hurts her hand. She suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and Will has to tell her that she has now progressed into the next stage of the illness. Linda's husband Des doesn't accept the news and tells Will he doesn't know what he's talking about. Andrew tells Erica that he's spoken to Kirsty. It's not good news, she doesn't want him back. Will tells Andrew he needs a decision about the partnership. Andrew says he can't give him a definite answer yet. Des goes to The Health Centre to see Kate. He complains about Will. Kate says she thinks he should listen to what Will has to say about Linda. She gives him he number for the MS society who can provide counseling for him and Linda. Chloe and James hold a

Guest stars

• Veronica Roberts as Laura Elliott
• Esther Coles as Kim Beardsmore
• Lesley Nicol as Sally Buxton
• Bruce Byron as Des Manningham
• Judy Flynn as Linda Manningham
• Esther Hall as Maria
• Ian East as Brian Buxton
• Sean Patterson as Policeman
• Shelagh McLeod as Kate Webster
• Martin Clark as Gary Simms