Episode Guide

George told Fi the truth about his illness. She promised not to tell but thinks he should tell his family. That's his will in order so he set about planning Christmas - he wants his whole family with him, even Della. Jimmy decided to buy George's cab off him and Bob will lend him money to help. This is it - Jimmy's finally going straight! Raymond encouraged Shona to make up with Iona but when she tried, Iona took a secretive phone call and it was clear she's still seeing Marty. Shona stormed off.

Carly was angry with Liam - why should everyone apologise to him when he brings these things upon himself? It looks like she's more annoyed at herself for getting it wrong but she's not budging. Bob found the strength to see Liam and apologise for falsely accusing him, but he's still mad at him for sleeping with Charlie. Liam, meanwhile, has softened and appreciates Alanna's support. Ruth saw a doctor and was over the moon to have her pregnancy confirmed but decided not to tell Marty till she had a scan. Marty was grumpy anyway, his mind clearly on Iona. When he didn't get enthusiastic about the possibility of buying the flat from their landlord, Gerry hit the nail on the head - he's falling for Iona and keeping his options open.

Gerry's the man with all the secrets right now - he told Jo he knew Luca's the baby's father and she was shellshocked. She begged him to keep quiet - he agreed for Billy's sake. Gina's Christmas plans brought about talk of Luca again. He's family and she's not going to forget him, no matter how Jo and Archie react. As Jo realised that Billy loves Franco as his own, she ripped up a photo she was carrying of Luca and told Billy she loves him. Family is the most important thing to her. Aaaah.