12/08/2011

Tanya finds Max at the bedsit. He realises something’s wrong with her, but she puts it down to Oscar’s accident. Getting panicky, Tanya insists she’s changed her mind, she doesn’t want this anymore. Max threatens to tell Vanessa about them anyway. Tanya says she isn’t going to be with Greg and thinks Max should go back to Vanessa. Tanya returns home and tells Greg they need some time apart. Greg’s confused and suggests they talk on holiday. Meanwhile, Max arrives home to find Vanessa’s prepared a romantic meal. Max tries to eat, but soon breaks down and admits he doesn’t love her. Vanessa’s confusion quickly turns to anger, sure someone else is involved. Abi and Lauren walk in, having heard Vanessa shouting. Lauren reveals Tanya and Max have been having an affair. Vanessa storms over to No.27 and flies at Tanya, then tells Greg exactly what’s been going on. Max throws Vanessa out, Greg then tells Max to leave. Heartbroken, Greg sets off on holiday alone, refusing even to say goodbye to Oscar. Abi and Lauren are furious with her and Lauren asks if it was Max’s fault. Tanya’s devastated and the girls comfort her when she apologises for letting them down. She then sends them home. Cora and Tanya argue about the past. Max tries to reassure Abi and Lauren they can all be together again now. Lauren presents Max with a packed bag, they want him to go - Abi’s distraught but backs Lauren up. Max returns to Tanya, insists he loves her and asks what’s stopping them being together? Tanya’s adamant it’s too late, and claims she doesn’t love him. Max leaves. Hearing his car start, Tanya runs outside but she’s too late - Max is driving away into the night…