Diane, Louise and Laurel are busy making plans for the “School Disco” at The Woolpack to mark their partnership. Louise’s excitement is dented, however, when Ray reveals that he may have to miss the bash to finish some work. But as locals don their shorts and miniskirts to make the party go with a bang, Ray’s true plans become clear. He stops the party in its tracks by making a grand arrival to present Louise with a licensee sign embossed with names of Louise Appleton and Diane Blackstock. [[Glynis Hardy|Glynis] is still pursuing Eric with a vengeance and makes it clear she will do whatever it takes to make him see things her way – even blackmail. After talking things through with Rodney, he realises that he has no choice but to give in to her demands and suggests they meet the following d