moonstorm
16-10-2007, 13:22
Monday, October 22
Neville is worried Noel's wake will be poorly attended and is pleased when Rhys decides to go. However, Rhys is shocked when Neville reveals that Noel had another child - a daughter. Rhys is frozen to the spot when the time comes to meet her and he finds himself face to face with Beth.
Ste staying in the Barnes household causes tension in the family. Sarah tries to reason with Amy but is disappointed when she won't listen, and Amy's warning to the family to stay out of the way casts a dark shadow over Sarah's birthday celebrations.
Frankie and Jack nervously prepare for the arrival of their new foster child, Newt. When Newt arrives, his monosyllabic style of communication increases their distress. As Frankie and Jack resolve to make Newt a part of the family, they secretly wonder what they have let themselves in for.
Tuesday, October 23
It should be a double celebration in the Barnes household for Sarah's birthday and Kathy's return, but a pumped up Mike finally gets an excuse to throw Ste out when he finds money missing from the shop.
The Barnes clan are left in turmoil when Amy abandons the family home and follows Ste into the unknown.
Rhys and Beth are horrified and confused as the fact sinks in that they are brother and sister. Neville invites Beth home, but revulsion at what they have done turns the new-found siblings against each other.
Max reluctantly agrees to go to dinner with the Osbornes after Steph threatens to withhold sex unless he does. Max's awkwardness during the meal increases as his attempts to engage Newt are met with silence and moody stares. Then Frankie's tactless remark about Jack turns dinner into a disastrous row.
Wednesday, October 24
After spending a rough night in a boiler room with baby Leah and Ste, Amy begins to wonder whether they can make it. Sarah and Michaela try to tempt her back home, but although Amy is torn she decides to walk away and start a new life.
Still distraught from the shock revelation that he and Beth are siblings, Rhys is irritable and unable to eat. Angrily he confronts Beth and orders her to leave town immediately, but she refuses point blank - she has as much right to live in the village as he has.
Steph wants to be a proper part of Max's family, but frets about how she can get Tom to like her. Max reassures her that Tom is just jealous, but Steph is devastated when she overhears Tom say he hates her.
The Baby Diegos are desperate for their big break but disagree on the way forward. One thing Fletch and Josh agree on is that they have to ditch Michaela. The only problem now is finding the courage to tell her.
Thursday, October 25
Newt decides to test the limits of the Osbornes' patience and revs up the volume of his stereo. But he is mortified when his birthday turns into a kid's party, and he erupts and hurls a spiteful tirade at his new family.
A fretful Amy tells Ste that she hates their bed and breakfast accommodation. Determined to extract Amy from Ste's claws, Michaela brags about the comforts she will enjoy when she gets home, but Amy's determined not to be swayed.
Nancy has packed off Jake so that she can concentrate on her university projects. But their lodger Russ is also home and the two soon find themselves distracting each other. Nancy laps it up as Russ suggestively wonders what Jake would think to see them now.
Steph tells Max she overheard Tom say he hated her, and later admits to Frankie about the lack of progress in her mission to win the youngster over.
Friday, October 26
Amy reluctantly gives Sarah her new address as the girls call a truce and go for a meal together. Mike is shocked by a surprise visitor - Ste's stepdad, Terry. Mike and Sarah take Terry to see Ste, but are shocked when Terry attacks his stepson.
Jake's frustrating job hunt proves worthwhile when he receives a call with news that he has got a job.
Zoe is shocked when Darren loses ten grand on the horses.
Meanwhile, Frankie is near hysterical when Newt goes missing. An unlikely friendship develops between Darren and Newt, who find themselves opening up to each other when they meet at the park, and Frankie is overjoyed when Darren brings Newt home.
Jake mocks Steph's aspirations as an actress, leaving her a bundle of nerves as she prepares to audition for a health and safety video. But Steph hits a raw nerve when she calls Jake's own career into question.
Neville is worried Noel's wake will be poorly attended and is pleased when Rhys decides to go. However, Rhys is shocked when Neville reveals that Noel had another child - a daughter. Rhys is frozen to the spot when the time comes to meet her and he finds himself face to face with Beth.
Ste staying in the Barnes household causes tension in the family. Sarah tries to reason with Amy but is disappointed when she won't listen, and Amy's warning to the family to stay out of the way casts a dark shadow over Sarah's birthday celebrations.
Frankie and Jack nervously prepare for the arrival of their new foster child, Newt. When Newt arrives, his monosyllabic style of communication increases their distress. As Frankie and Jack resolve to make Newt a part of the family, they secretly wonder what they have let themselves in for.
Tuesday, October 23
It should be a double celebration in the Barnes household for Sarah's birthday and Kathy's return, but a pumped up Mike finally gets an excuse to throw Ste out when he finds money missing from the shop.
The Barnes clan are left in turmoil when Amy abandons the family home and follows Ste into the unknown.
Rhys and Beth are horrified and confused as the fact sinks in that they are brother and sister. Neville invites Beth home, but revulsion at what they have done turns the new-found siblings against each other.
Max reluctantly agrees to go to dinner with the Osbornes after Steph threatens to withhold sex unless he does. Max's awkwardness during the meal increases as his attempts to engage Newt are met with silence and moody stares. Then Frankie's tactless remark about Jack turns dinner into a disastrous row.
Wednesday, October 24
After spending a rough night in a boiler room with baby Leah and Ste, Amy begins to wonder whether they can make it. Sarah and Michaela try to tempt her back home, but although Amy is torn she decides to walk away and start a new life.
Still distraught from the shock revelation that he and Beth are siblings, Rhys is irritable and unable to eat. Angrily he confronts Beth and orders her to leave town immediately, but she refuses point blank - she has as much right to live in the village as he has.
Steph wants to be a proper part of Max's family, but frets about how she can get Tom to like her. Max reassures her that Tom is just jealous, but Steph is devastated when she overhears Tom say he hates her.
The Baby Diegos are desperate for their big break but disagree on the way forward. One thing Fletch and Josh agree on is that they have to ditch Michaela. The only problem now is finding the courage to tell her.
Thursday, October 25
Newt decides to test the limits of the Osbornes' patience and revs up the volume of his stereo. But he is mortified when his birthday turns into a kid's party, and he erupts and hurls a spiteful tirade at his new family.
A fretful Amy tells Ste that she hates their bed and breakfast accommodation. Determined to extract Amy from Ste's claws, Michaela brags about the comforts she will enjoy when she gets home, but Amy's determined not to be swayed.
Nancy has packed off Jake so that she can concentrate on her university projects. But their lodger Russ is also home and the two soon find themselves distracting each other. Nancy laps it up as Russ suggestively wonders what Jake would think to see them now.
Steph tells Max she overheard Tom say he hated her, and later admits to Frankie about the lack of progress in her mission to win the youngster over.
Friday, October 26
Amy reluctantly gives Sarah her new address as the girls call a truce and go for a meal together. Mike is shocked by a surprise visitor - Ste's stepdad, Terry. Mike and Sarah take Terry to see Ste, but are shocked when Terry attacks his stepson.
Jake's frustrating job hunt proves worthwhile when he receives a call with news that he has got a job.
Zoe is shocked when Darren loses ten grand on the horses.
Meanwhile, Frankie is near hysterical when Newt goes missing. An unlikely friendship develops between Darren and Newt, who find themselves opening up to each other when they meet at the park, and Frankie is overjoyed when Darren brings Newt home.
Jake mocks Steph's aspirations as an actress, leaving her a bundle of nerves as she prepares to audition for a health and safety video. But Steph hits a raw nerve when she calls Jake's own career into question.