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Denise continues to cover for Lucas' erratic behaviour, but unbeknownst to her he's sinking to new depths of depravity. Meanwhile Shirley battles for Ben to return home.

Everyone prepares for Jordan’s return from hospital, but Denise is still on edge over her relationship with Lucas. She’s exasperated when both Liz and Kim arrive for Jordan’s party.

Meanwhile, at the police station, Jordan’s uncomfortable ahead of giving his statement. At Jordan’s homecoming party, Denise frets as Kim gets increasingly rowdy. Lucas is disapproving of Kim’s behaviour and the ensuing boozing. Lucas eventually snaps. A tearful Denise apologises for ruining Jordan’s day and tries to get amorous, but Lucas leaves.

Rebuffed once more, Denise despairs. Kim assures Denise that Lucas is like all men and has something to hide. Lucas, meanwhile, enters a sleazy bar and eyes up ropey women. Recognising him a barmaid asks: β€œWhat can I get you, Mark?”

Lucy’s stung when she’s shunned by Leon, Zsa Zsa, Fatboy and even Peter. The gang organise a send-off for Billie at the squat. Spotting them, a fuming Lucy informs Ian that he has squatters.

Ian arrives to throw them out, but they smugly refuse. Ian decides to play them at their own game and sits down. He bores them to death with his stories and they eventually leave. Appalled on hearing Lucy’s plans for exacting revenge on the gang, Lauren rejects her. Lucy’s left friendless.

Darren laments his single life to Max. They’re interrupted by an attractive customer, Vanessa. Max gives Darren a master class in how to handle women. Having been charmed by Max, Vanessa buys a car and gives him her number. Dejected when Lauren is collected by Gregg, Max calls Vanessa.

Mercy informs a crestfallen Fatboy that she’s moving to Nigeria.

Keen to put things right, Shirley encourages Ben to come home. Ian intercepts her, not wanting Phil or her anywhere near Ben. Fed up of the bickering and lies, Ben shuns Shirley.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Lucas Johnson Don Gilet
Denise Johnson Diane Parish
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Jordan Johnson Michael-Joel David Stuart
Chelsea Fox Tiana Benjamin
Libby Fox Belinda Owusu
Adam Best David Proud
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Liz Turner Kate Williams
Ben Mitchell Charlie Jones
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Minty Peterson Cliff Parisi
Executive Producer Diederick Santer
Writer Matt Evans
Darren Miller Charlie G Hawkins
Max Branning Jake Wood
Vanessa Gold Zoe Lucker
Lauren Branning Madeline Duggan
Lucy Beale Melissa Suffield
Peter Beale Thomas Law
Mercy Olubunmi Bunmi Mojekwu
Grace Olubunmi Ellen Thomas
Fat Boy Chubb Ricky Norwood
Billie Jackson Devon Anderson
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Leon Small Sam Attwater
Zsa Zsa Carter Linda Henry
Louise Mitchell Brittany Papple
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood

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