Trouble With The Law
Tim managed to find a job working in a bar, but they had to leave after Tim fought with the owner who had attacked Emily. By this time they were running out of money so Emily decided they should call on Brian a gay salesman they had met previously in Blackpool. Emily planned to blackmail Brian by threatening to tell his family that he was gay. Brian refused to hand over any money, so Emily who was in a vindictive mood told Brian's family about him being a homosexual. Brian's wife was disgusted by this revelation and decided to leave him, taking their children with her.
Tim thought Emily had gone too far this time and decided they should both return to Brookside and confess to the police. Emily agreed to do this but just as Tim was confessing to stealing Susannah's car, Emily discovered that Susannah hadn't reported them after all. It was too late though, as the police then ask to see the video and as a result they were both charged. Tim and Emily were both released on bail with Tim staying at Micks house and Emily with Jessie. As if this wasn't bad enough for Tim he discovered that while he was away, his best friend Sinbad had left the close.
Tim couldn't stand the thought of Emily going to prison, so he persuaded her to let him take all the blame when they appeared in front of the magistrate. Although Emily agreed to this she was distraught when Tim pleaded guilty to all the charges against him, although he was allowed home on bail pending his appearance in court.
Tim became depressed while waiting for his trial as he and Emily were kept apart by Mick and Jessie. The night before he was due in court his mates took him for a night out at a club in an attempt to cheer him up. While at the club Tim saw Emily flirting Carl a photographer and in a jealous rage attacked him. Later Tim stole Carl's car as an act of revenge, and with Robbie, Clint and Mike as passengers he was soon racing round the streets at high speed. Mike was concerned for his safety and told Tim to slow down, but his plea was ignored until eventually their car crashed. Tim, Robbie and Clint escaped but Mike was badly hurt and ended up in hospital with serious back injuries.
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