Brookside Page updated every weekend Week Commencing 16thApril 2000 The identity of the " Busty Blonde " was soon known to everyone thanks to Ron, while the relationship between Ray and Jessie continued to flourish after Jessie agreed to go out on a date with him. Victoria told Darren that she was pregnant and he was thrilled, but only because he thought he was responsible for her condition .   Jerome and Nikki decided it was time to move on and find their own place to live and Mikes ability to look after Beth gave Rachel cause for concern. Lindsey was able to join the girls in Benidorm after Jimmy gave her the money to go. Meanwhile Emily discovered that perhaps she wasn't cut out to become a hairdresser after all. Nathan put Victoria under pressure to tell Darren the truth about her pregnancy. Nikki realised that Emily was behind the vendetta against Susannah when she discovered a box full of cards in her room. Jacqui was in denial about her true feelings for Harry while Bev seized an opportunity to join her in Benidorm after Victoria decided to drop out.       Also this week Susannah was frightened to answer the phone as the obscene calls became more frequent and later decided to move in with Mick after her house became flooded. Jimmy was in the dog house when Jackie discovered he gave Lindsey all their savings and also why he lost his job.

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