ALSO THIS WEEK...

Tough times ahead

Shirley finds herself in an unthinkable situation and after discussing her options with Woody, she realises what she must do... but how is Max involved? Also, Steven’s frustrated with Lauren, and Donna wants Abi to move in with her, Ben and Jay , but Abi can’t face leaving Dot on her own.

Chip off the old block

Tracy’s worried when Amy tells her she hated Ken for not lending Tracy the money to buy the florists. Does this mean Amy actually tried to kill her grandad? Meanwhile, Peter tells Toyah to put the IVF treatment on hold until he’s cleared his name and detective Rosie decides to stake out Leah’s house.

Bloody Nell

Jai goes to the NA meeting in the hope of finding Nell and is concerned when he hears some distressing news about her. He later invites Nell back to his to help her, but Priya is highly suspicious of the whole situation. Elsewhere, romance is in the air for Lydia and Sam, and some of Moira’s cows go missing.

In sickness and in health

This is everyone’s great reaction face to Maxine drunkenly puking at her own engagement party – hey, you wouldn’t get this judgement from us. In other news, Warren plans to burn down the flats to get rid of Bart’s body, Nick continues to chip away at Ellie – but she finally stands up to him – and Mike agrees to let Ryan keep custody of Leah and Lucas.