29/08/2011

Alfie invites a melancholy Ian to Anthony’s birthday drinks to cheer him up. Ian worms an invitation to the strip club by offering to drive but is disappointed when they don’t get in. Later, returning alone, he sees a woman being thrown out of the club by a man. Ian’s amazed to recognise her: it’s Mandy Salter. The man’s angry – is Mandy with Ian?

At the Moons’, Michael’s frustrated to discover Eddie’s toolbox has been moved and deletes a ‘Happy Birthday’ voicemail an absent Eddie leaves for Anthony. Michael’s intrigued to learn Eddie visits the same antiques fair annually. Anthony’s wary when Tyler wants to visit a lap dancing club. Michael urges him to back out. When Anthony’s turned away from the club Tyler refuses to leave his wingman, much to Michael’s irritation.

Whitney’s questioned by police about Ryan and urged to contact a counselling service. Upset, she accuses Lauren of not being there for her. Whitney’s comforted by Dot who’s adamant that she stay strong.. Later in the Vic, Lee turns up warning Whitney to keep quiet about his involvement with Rob. Furious, Whitney shouts for him to get out, threatening to tell the police. She’s touched when Fatboy backs her up, Lauren apologises for neglecting Whitney. Whitney’s confident; she’s going to be fine.

Vanessa demands another payment from Michael to help with Jodie’s budget wedding but he refuses. In desperation, she meets Harry.

Kat plans a farewell picnic for Shenice – she’s going back to Spain. When the kids plead with Alfie if Shenice can stay, he’s unable to say no.

Rose attempts to charm Patrick for free drinks, Cora warns her off. Having learnt the local gossip from Dot, Rose proceeds to tell Jean’s fortune - for a fee - and predicts a new love.