Brookside Soapbox Previously on Brookside

Week Commencing March 10th 2002

Anthony Murray faced further humiliation at school this week when Imelda and Paige confronted him. The teachers had so far ensured the two bullies were kept away from Anthony, but this week after covering a security camera to avoid detection they chased him along the corridor. After following him into the boy's toilets they attacked Anthony by soaking him with water before ripping his clothes off.
Diane and Marty were horrified and sought help from Max, hoping that he might have some influence, now that he was a member of the school governors. Later both Imelda and Paige were suspended after Mrs Plummer, Diane and Marty saw footage from the CCTV where Imelda was seen covering the camera.

Meanwhile Jimmy landed himself in more trouble after leaving the close. Intent on returning to Newcastle Jimmy sets off on foot along the Mersey Tunnel, in the face of oncoming traffic.
Before long the police arrived, and after listening to his explanation that he was on his way to see Ant and Dec decide to arrest him. Jimmy made matters worse by head-butting one of the officers, but when they realised how unstable he was, arranged for him to be sedated and taken to hospital.
Once in hospital, Jimmy wasn't short of visitors as Bev, Nikki, Tim and Steve all visited him. Bev and Nikki were genuinely concerned about him but Tim and Steve were more worried about Jimmy telling the police about the heist than his state of mind.

There was a difference of opinion in the Farnham house this week when Jacqui decided she has had enough of staying home and wanted to return to work despite what Max thought. She was delighted when Rachel agreed to be a childminder for Harry and Emma but Mike wasn't too happy with this arrangement. Max was surprised to discover Gabby would be living nearby and that she was married to Dr Parr, while Jacqui felt uneasy about his new friend.
Also on Brookside this week Jessie tried to make amends with Ray by offering to help search for Sylvia and Nikki decided to take up Emily's offer of cash after all.