31/05/2013

Lauren’s arrested for assault and criminal damage. Abi and Tanya head to the police station, Kirsty and Max follow. Max’s angry with Tanya for not telling him about Lauren herself; they argue until Abi makes them wait separately. Ian Lucy and Joey arrive. Ian’s determined Lauren should be charged. Abi asks why Tanya didn’t call Max; Tanya’s irritated when Kirsty chips in. Despite promising Tanya he wouldn’t, Max talks to Lucy, recalling a time he told on Jack and how it changed things between them. Joey thinks Max’s right - Lucy’s on her own. Lucy decides not to press charges on condition Lauren apologises. Lauren’s released with a caution. Lauren gives Tanya the £20. Tanya hugs and reassures Lauren and lets Max join in – realising she doesn’t have to deal with Lauren alone.

Alice takes Scarlett to meet Michael and is shocked to discover he intends to see her every day. Janine gives Alice a Booty Pamper Package. Guilty, Alice tells Michael she can’t do tomorrow but he’s having none of it. Stressed and torn, Alice steals a toilet brush from a market stall. She stashes it in the under stairs cupboard alongside other stolen items.

Dexter’s hostile to Sam. When Sam advises Ava to avoid the café buns she deliberately orders several. Ava admits to Cora Sam’s laugh reminds her of when they were happy. Ava asks Sam to leave Walford. He doesn’t believe she means it and the pair end up kissing passionately.

Carol takes Tiffany and Whitney shopping to buy Tiffany a new dress. When Tiffany dithers about colours Carol snaps, upsetting her. Carol books a doctor’s appointment.

Dennis doesn’t understand why he can’t play at Phil’s. Shirley shares her wine with Sharon and suggests Phil hasn’t been fair to her - given everything Sharon’s done for him.