Episode Guide

Billy found out he'd have to be in London by the end of the week if he's going to get his new salon up and running. However, that means he has to let all the women in his life know. He tried to tell Shirley first but she set him up for lunch with Sophie. Sophie had decided she and Billy were a match made in heaven so she was upset when he told her the age difference was an issue, and he'd be going to London. Whilst she had a heart-to-heart with Zoe, bemoaning the situation, Billy found himself upsetting another one - Tina. She was annoyed it had been left to Scott to tell her Billy's news, and made rude remarks about his cradle-snatching. The pair fought, which ended with her walking off in tears. Billy just couldn't figure out what was going on in these women's heads!

When he found a chance to tell Shirley she went mad! She accused him of always being selfish and of leaving her in the lurch. Eventually, she headed round to his to apologise and they celebrated his new life and their friendship. They set about putting the world to rights - he tried to persuade her to invest in the new business and she offered him advice about women. However, the more champagne he drank, the more he became interested in one woman and when Shirley tried to go home he stopped her. She's the only woman he loves... and he kissed her!!! Shirley was horrified and quickly left, leaving Billy to contemplate his very drunken actions.

Eileen continued to ignore calls from her sister but found a distraction in Father Dominic and Liam. A compensation cheque had arrived for Liam and the pair tried to persuade him to do some good with it. He just couldn't accept he was being compensated for his parents' murder - how could anyone ever give him money for that?! He reckoned the money should just be given away but Father Dominic managed to persuade him to sleep on it then decide what to do.

An already suspicious Scarlett was shocked to find a piece of paper in Jimmy's pocket. It said 'Fetish Friday' on it and was one of his many golden bets on the horses but she became convinced he was getting his kicks from kinky websites! Jimmy confided in Charlie about his new betting system - he's got the science bit all worked out so he's sure he won't lose a penny! Determined to help her out with the wedding, he gave her some of his winnings and swore her to secrecy. However, Scarlett and Kelly-Marie overheard him on the phone, raving about some "great filly" so Scarlett grabbed an opportunity to sneak a look at his laptop. Caught, she tried to tell him it was okay - she understood he had to do stuff like that - and was surprised when he admitted what he was really up to. Reluctantly accepting the rent he offered, she reckoned gambling was the lesser of two evils!

Zoe was nervous about her first escort job and felt worse when she turned down a night out with Charlie and Carly, and had to pretend to Nicki she was heading out on the town. THAT didn't go down well. She nearly cancelled the whole thing but Angela offered her some advice and reminded her all the clients are vetted so she'd be just fine! So Zoe plucked up the courage to go meet her man and came home delighted! She'd earned loads of money and the guy was a real gent. So he should be - what she doesn't know is that it was all a set-up. The guy was a pal of Angela's and it was all to gain Zoe some confidence...