SPOILERS FOR BBC NEIGHBOURS, 25-29 FEB'08 (5341-5345)


New tests arranged by Karl suggest his worst fears - is Susan suffering
tiny strokes, with a big one to follow? Once Bridget makes up with Declan,
she is surprised to be asked out. Ringo welcomes Rachel home, to warn her
about Susan. Stephanie has divorce papers, but she's more concerned with
Jarrod wanting to give up law. Valda pays back only half of Carmella's
money, so Marco steps in to save the day. Libby comes to stay with her
mother, bringing son Ben, and avoiding the subject of Darren Stark.

Warned by Bridget about Jessica's antics, Rachel ignores Ringo's calls.
Having Steve live next door keeps Libby thinking of his best friend, Drew.
At the cinema, Declan has to sort out two youths who hassle Bridget & her
walker. Zeke is annoyed by Miranda leaving casseroles for his family. On
her doorstep, Bridget hopes for her first kiss, but Declan is too awkward.
Displeased that it's Rosetta who convinces Jarrod of his importance as a
lawyer, Stephanie signs Max's divorce, but removes her engagement ring.

Ned covertly helps Kirsten find a nice flat, so she can live close by.
Bridget arranges a picnic, but Declan sees her struggling and walks away.
While Karl checks Susan's condition, Libby chooses which casserole to heat
for dinner, rather than speak to Darren. Rebecca cannot get through to her
son, yet she knows he's not narrow-minded. Stephanie teases Daniel that he
still has his crush on her. Susan & Miranda become friends again. Declan
admits he was thrown by her disability, so Bridget sends him packing.

When a bored Elle goes riding, she spots malnourished horses on another
farm. The Parkers make Kirsten welcome, with Miranda & Stephanie employing
her part-time. Since Steiger's condition has not improved, Adam returns to
arrange a permanent transfer. Though Ringo tells Rachel that he loves her,
he's not convincing, so she abandons him to cry in his mother's arms. In a
night-time vigil to save the horses, Elle & Riley share one sleeping bag,
chocolate, and then a kiss - only to be faced with an alarmed farmer.

Taking Prue's advice, Ringo makes a full confession - devastated how she
had never noticed his eating disorder, Rachel thinks it's best to keep as
friends. Fleeing, Elle & Riley bravely stop the horses being moved before
the RSPCA can arrive. Libby makes Rachel tell Ringo that she loves him,
and will help him get better. Thrilled by her crusade, Elle discovers the
stricken farmer is no monster, and now the bank will repossess his land.
Rachel feels betrayed when texted a photo of Ringo & Jessica kissing.

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If you think young Ben Kirk looks familiar, that's because we've only just
seen his actor Blake O'Leary playing Mickey's best friend Tyler Smith, who
has recently been recast. What is more, Mickey Gannon is played by Blake's
real-life brother Fletcher O'Leary, which could be most significant given
that Drew Kirk & Kirsten Gannon were at high school together...


Tennant Stuart

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