JACK’S RATTLED

It’s the day of Aunt Sal’s funeral, and the Mitchell clan gather from far and wide to pay their respects.

Kat worries as Phil keeps his emotions to himself, as Alfie attends the funeral in her place.

Sam gives Ben and Billy their marching orders to attend, but Phil isn’t convinced by her sudden interest in family.

Aunt Sal’s husband, Harold, meanwhile, makes a rare appearance and moves the congregation, including Phil, to tears with his eulogy.

At the wake, Sam is shocked when Harold reveals that Aunt Sal left her, Grant and Phil £100,000 and demands the money from Phil, but he refuses.

Later, Sam is shocked when a jealous Alfie reveals that Phil slept with Emma, and later heads back to Peggy’s to blackmail Phil for the inheritance money.

Elsewhere, Suki is spooked when Priya reveals that the builders may have to re-lay the foundations of the café, and heads to No.41 to persuade Nish to reconsider turning the café into flats.

Nish surprisingly agrees but the biggest shock comes when Denise arrives.

Denise, meanwhile, arranges a lastminute couples counselling session with Jack but the events of Christmas are still weighing heavily on her.

Kathy calls a crisis meeting in The Vic barrel store to talk about Denise, but the women are left even more concerned when Suki shares news about Denise’s visit to Nish.

And at therapy, Jack is rattled when its clear Denise isn’t listening.

Later, Jack heads out for air after a heated chat with Denise where he bumps into Stacey who feigns interest for information on Denise.

And the pair share a charged moment as it’s clear there is still feelings there…