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Yusef resorts to extreme measures when he fears Zainab may be slipping from his clutches. Lauren struggles to come to terms with Tanya's bombshell, and Ben takes up boxing.

Syed wants nothing to do with Zainab until she apologises. Zainab’s confused, sure she threw Amira’s number away. Yusef tries to give Zainab new pills, but she’s determined to come off them completely. Feeling guilty, Zainab wants to tell Masood everything. Yusef grinds up some pills and spikes Zainab’s dinner. Masood and Tamwar persuade Afia not to check on Zainab. Woozy, Zainab staggers to the sofa. Yusef tucks a pill bottle into Zainab’s hand, kisses her then leaves. Zainab lies, drugged and lifeless, with Kamil playing beside her.

Tanya tries to end Jay and Abi’s relationship. Lauren’s worried about Tanya, Tanya insists she just needs one operation and she’ll be fine. She doesn’t want anyone else to know about the cancer. Vanessa insults Tanya and Lauren, Lauren stands up for Tanya. Lauren realises Tanya’s been to the hospital; Tanya claims it was routine. When Lauren insists on sorting the salon out, Tanya snaps at her about Darren. Later, seeing Cora ushering a tearful Lauren into the Vic, Tanya rushes over sure Lauren’s about to reveal her secret.

Jodie’s missing Darren and can’t afford her rent or wedding bills. Poppy insists they’ll take everything back or sell it and later suggests she move in with Jodie. Poppy accuses Lauren of stealing Jodie’s job. Lauren flees, upset, when Jodie insists no-one can rely on her.

When Kat and Alfie go out, Jean can’t cope behind the bar. Norman and Pat step in to help. Encouraged by Pat, Jean invites Norman to dinner. To avoid a quiet night in with Alfie, Kat goes out with Kim.

Phil and Ben spar in the boxing ring. Phil laughs when Ben falls over after missing a punch. Ben decides to join the gym, show Phil he can’t be pushed around. Ben and Christian train, Ben’s distracted by Duncan.

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Credits

Zainab Masood Nina Wadia
Dr Yusef Khan Ace Bhatti
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Afia Masood Meryl Fernandes
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Syed Masood Marc Elliott
Christian Clarke John Partridge
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Jodie Gold Kylie Babbington
Vanessa Gold Zoe Lucker
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Nicky Higgens
Writer Pete Lawson
Pat Evans Pam St Clement
Norman Simmonds George Layton
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Duncan Willis Steven France

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