22/07/2021

Ben speculates about visiting Alice and taking in some Nottingham nightlife, but Ruairi reminds him she doesn’t want visitors. Ruairi reports Brian’s still sore about the money lost to the rehab centre, though Jennifer’s feeling better now that Alice is settled with Amy. Ruairi’s hoping his A level results are ok – he can’t wait to get away to university. Ben starts his nursing degree in September. Ruairi suggests celebrating – but they need to think bigger than Nottingham. Keen Ben texts Evie, but she bails. So it’s just the two boys. Ruairi blags his way into the VIP area, where an influencer is handing out goodie bags. They’re not sure what to do with the make-up and cleansing products on offer but impressed Ruairi reckons she must be making a mint. They need to be first on the VIP list in life! Ben comments Ruairi’s a good mate; he’ll miss him.
Ian’s had a fun afternoon with Xander, who’s out for the count. Adam’s jumpy and distracted by a phone call. He passes it off as just Lee calling, but Ian has his suspicions confirmed later when Helen tells him Lee hasn’t spoken to Adam this afternoon. Ian’s gutted Adam’s lying to him. He tells Helen Adam’s been a bit off for weeks. He believes Adam’s having an affair. Helen reassures him that this is unlikely, but Ian thinks there’s no other explanation; and Adam has form. If it’s true, what’s he going to do? Their little family will be blown to pieces.