30/05/2013

Proud of Lauren, Tanya gives her some cash to go to the cafe. Meeting Cora, Lauren denies all knowledge of her missing money. Lauren sees Lucy flirting with Joey. Cora tells Tanya about the money. She thinks Max should be pulling his weight but Tanya’s determined to cope on her own. Kirsty feels guilty when Max is attentive, bringing her lunch and animal stickers for the baby’s nursery. Later, in the café, Tanya snaps at Kirsty. Lauren admits to Abi she stole Cora’s money. Abi demands £20 from Jay and Dexter. Back home, Lauren’s going to give Tanya the money when she realises Tanya and Cora think she’s like Rainie. Lauren turns on Tanya and, when Max arrives, Tanya’s forced to let her leave. Abi follows Lauren to the Vic where Kirsty refuses to serve her. Outside, Joey comforts Lauren. Jealous, Lucy calls Joey away. Lucy goads Lauren about Joey; Lauren snaps and hits Lucy before smashing the café window with a sugar canister.

Shirley tells Phil Sharon thinks she has another chance with him. Phil’s grumpy with Janine and with the boys at the Arches. Phil invites Sharon and Dennis over and prepares snacks and video games for Dennis. When Sharon tries to kiss Phil he rejects her and Sharon leaves, humiliated. Later, Phil nearly phones Sharon. He’s delighted when Lola asks him to look after Lexi.

Lola’s thrilled to have Lexi back but isn’t allowing herself enough time to sleep or work. Trish praises Lola but persuades her to use her care plan. Lola asks Phil to look after Lexi and works a shift at Booty.

Poppy gives Dot a style overhaul, persuading her into a smart trouser suit. Fatboy reckons Dot’s got the church warden job in the bag.

At the Arches, AJ and Dexter jokingly gang up on Jay.