The police officers tell Adam that Pete Sanderson is pleading guilty to manslaughterThey explain that this means no long trial – it will be sorted in a couple of monthsRyan calls round to see his Mum, with champagne. Tells her about the babyShe’s a little nervous – is this the right time, given Ryan’s song writing contract?Mario’s waiting for Sam. Doreen serves him. Bianca comes in; Mario flirts with herBianca is confused but polite. Sam comes in; Mario doesn’t notice. She catches himVicky has been informed about Pete’s guilty plea and is both relieved and upsetRelieved that Darren won’t have to give evidence, but upset as she’ll be stigmatisedSam drops in for a drink. Duncan serves her. Keanu’s there – they go and sit downKeanu asks her why she looks sad. She says she can’t say – Mario wouldn’t like itIt’s the interval at Trevor, Doreen and Sharon’s Christmas cabaret. It’s going wellFiona and Barry enjoyed the sketch about Rudolph’s botched nose job – hilarious