30/11/2010

Jane tells Ian she’s leaving him. Ian begs her to stay, and the couple talk openly and honestly about Jane and Masood, and Lucy’s abortion. Eventually, Jane admits she still loves Ian and they kiss. But when Jane goes upstairs, Ian’s face falls, he heads to the Masoods’ and stands outside, staring in.

Post-coital, Stacey and Ryan lie on the bonnet of Dot’s car. Ryan’s shocked when Stacey announces she’s still getting on her flight. He refuses to drive her to the airport and can’t believe she’s going to let whoever she’s running away from win. Ryan returns home and confronts Janine about the fridge. His anger soon turns to passion and the couple end up in bed, with Ryan assuring Janine they’ll never hear from Stacey again. Kat calms Jean down, telling her Stacey’s gone to Majorca. Stacey returns to the square and confronts Lauren. When Stacey walks into the Vic, Jean’s thrilled and Ryan and Janine are shocked. When Kat asks if everything’s sorted, Stacey nods.

Dot’s over the moon when Heather asks her to babysit George and spends all day constructing a toy train and preparing a special tea; she’s devastated when Heather changes her mind.

Syed returns from Leeds, he’s passed the first stage of his massage course. Christian realises Jane spent the day with Masood. Jane finds the hotel key card in her pocket and leaves it on the bar, Syed picks it up. Syed’s suspicious, especially after Dot mentions she saw Masood and Jane drive off together.

Zainab’s surprised when Masood agrees to the purchase of the Argee Bhajee. Tamwar’s still depressed, missing Afia. Masood throws the Argee Bhajee keys at him, claiming it’s his to run as he pleases. Masood lies to Zainab when she asks where he’s been all day.