20/10/2011

Carol’s not happy that Mandy’s staying at Pat’s. Alfie pops in to check on Ian and then can’t get away. He and Ian start talking about their respective women and their issues. By the time Pat arrives to talk to Ian on Mandy’s behalf, Ian’s nearly in tears and she makes a hasty retreat. Pat tells Mandy Ian’s a good man, he just wants to be loved. Pat’s annoyed when Carol tells Mandy she has to leave. Mandy takes Ian flowers, they talk and Ian asks if they can try again. To Mandy’s surprise, he proposes.

Tyler ignores Whitney, upsetting her. Pat tells her she’s been where Whitney is now, but then she found Roy. Pat gives her the courage to go and find Tyler in the Vic. Whitney overhears Tyler telling Fatboy she needs a shrink not a boyfriend. Whitney walks out, insisting she doesn’t give a damn what Tyler thinks. Fatboy follows and kisses her.

Tanya’s struggling with her treatment; Lauren tries to help, sorting out Oscar and offering to do the shopping. At Tanya’s request, Lauren persuades Roxy to cover in the salon and ends up lumbered with Amy. When Tanya arrives home, she realises Lauren’s had to miss a class. Tanya offers to look after Oscar while Lauren goes to lunch with Fatboy, but then falls asleep on Lauren’s shoulder, trapping her.
Kat and Shenice laugh at the online footage of Mandy smashing up Ian’s car. Kat ignores a friend request from Mark Garland. Kat’s angry when Alfie disappears just as they’re supposed to be leaving, but softens when she learns he’s been looking after Ian. They set off on holiday.
Norman answers a call from Simon. When Pat calls him back she’s concerned by what she hears.