moonstorm
05-03-2008, 13:44
2251: Jake and Nancy attend court
Airs on Monday, March 10 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Tension is rife at the Osbornes' as Jake prepares himself for Charlie's custody battle. Nancy's anxieties can't be appeased by Hannah or Justin and it looks like the fight is on when she comes up against Jake outside the courtroom. His threats leave Nancy shaken and when Jake manages to bait Nancy into losing her temper in court, it looks even less likely that Nancy will win. Outside, Jake continues his sick verbal attack on Nancy and as Frankie joins in, Nancy can't take it any more. Shunning Justin's attempts to help, Nancy flees, convinced that she has lost Charlie forever and is entirely on her own…
John Paul and Kieron are weighed with guilt as Kris and Hannah demand to know who John Paul's secret lover is. Hannah finds it strange that John Paul would want to befriend a priest and John Paul can't help but defend his secret lover, singing Kieron's praises to her. When Hannah bumps into Kieron later, she innocently mentions how much John Paul seems to like him, leaving Kieron paranoid that John Paul has confided in her. In a panic, he confronts John Paul who is affronted that Kieron has such little regard for his discretion and it looks like Kieron's lack of trust has ended their affair…
As Lauren ploughs on with her plans to lose her virginity, Newt is desperately trying to put on the brakes. Bemused, Darren offers Newt advice on how to impress the ladies, but Newt is wise enough to know that Darren is clueless and sneaks off. As Lauren waits impatiently for Newt to arrive, Tony counsels Newt, again offering unwanted advice on women, until Newt decides he's had enough. Determined to tell Lauren the truth, he heads for the Valentines' but will Lauren be willing to wait for him?
Darren is frustrated by Mercedes' lack of work ethic as he tries to assert his management skills in The Dog. It escalates into an argument and Darren fires Mercedes, leaving her jobless with mounting catalogue bills to pay. She complains to an unsympathetic Jacqui, who decides to kill two birds with one stone and hire Mercedes to cover shifts in Il Gnosh. But it's clearly too close for comfort for Mercedes and Tony, as hiding their guilty secret from an unsuspecting Jacqui becomes more difficult…
2252: Kieron admits his feelings for John Paul
Airs on Tuesday, March 11 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
A cloud descends on the Osborne household when Charlie's condition worsens. Jake is withdrawn while Frankie arranges to have Charlie christened by Kieron. Nancy feels defeated when she discovers that Jake has banned her from seeing Charlie, but bolstered by John Paul, she decides to visit the hospital anyway and demands her right to see him. As Steph and Darren are made godparents, Nancy and John Paul barge in and the ceremony comes to a crashing halt. Fuming that they would dare to christen Charlie without her permission, Nancy launches a scathing vitriol against the Osbornes until Kieron manages to calm her down. Deflated, she is led away by John Paul, but still determined to see Charlie, Nancy decides to reveal Jake's terrible secrets to everyone in The Dog…
John Paul finds it hard to hide his jealousy as Mercedes flirts shamelessly with Kieron. Although Kieron apologises again for jumping to the wrong conclusion over Hannah's comments, John Paul accuses Kieron of just playing games. Kieron is forced to admit the extent of his feelings for John Paul, who is shocked that Kieron wants to move their relationship on further.
John Paul is feeling empowered when he bumps into a heartbroken Nancy, and manages to convince her to go visit Charlie. When he sees a fully robed Kieron performing the christening ceremony, John Paul's feelings are jarred by his conscience as he understands truly what being a priest means. Can John Paul justify breaking Kieron's vows or will he be able to resist temptation?
Tony and Mercedes are at each other's throat right from the start in Il Gnosh, with them both flying off the handle at the slightest thing. Mercedes rings Jacqui to complain that Tony is treating her unfairly, but Jacqui is unsympathetic and demands to speak to Tony herself. As Mercedes goes to fetch Tony from the kitchen, she stumbles on a secret that can rock Jacqui and Tony's relationship to the core…
Steph is frustrated by Max's insensitivity as he laments the departure of O.B. while she's worrying about Charlie and her family. But Max comes through for her when everyone is called to the hospital for Charlie's impromptu christening, comforting Steph and promising her that she and Tom will be his main concern from now on. As the day spirals out of control with Nancy's accusations against Jake, it looks like tough times are ahead for Steph and Max too…
2253: Jake is arrested
Airs on Wednesday, March 12 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
The Osbornes are still reeling from Nancy's rape allegations on the morning of the CAFCASS officer's visit over Jake's custody claim for Charlie. As a furious Jake insists Nancy's making it up, he and Frankie stoop to new levels to tear Nancy apart during the interview. Nancy barricades herself in her flat, unable to face the gossiping village but Hannah and Sarah refuse to see her isolate herself and encourage her to report Jake to the police. As Jake says a confident farewell to the CAFCASS Officer, a policeman arrives to arrest him for attempted rape. When Jake bumps into Nancy in the Village after being bailed, he and Frankie accost her, accusing her of lying. As Steph watches on in horror, she's torn between protecting the family that she loves and doing what's right…
Mercedes' suspicions deepen when she catches Tony avoiding phone calls on his mobile in Il Gnosh's kitchen. Tony tells her to mind her own business so a furious Mercedes warns Jacqui and Tina that she suspects he's a cheat. Although Tina scorns the idea, she feels distinctly nervous about carrying the baby as Tony's fidelity is in question, while Jacqui is on the war path to find out the truth.
They spy on an oblivious Tony as he and Max have a hushed conversation in the Village, fuelling Mercedes' scepticism of Tony's faithfulness. Jacqui corners a petrified Max, demanding information from him, but Max is reluctant to say anything. Tina urges Jacqui not to jump to conclusions and manages to appease her temporarily, but when she spots Tony and Max examining a ring in another secret discussion, she immediately leaps to the wrong conclusion…
Max lives up to his promise to concentrate more on Steph when he informs her he'll be cooking a special meal for her. With Tom already in his confidence, Max consults Tony about the best way to approach the proposal and is inadvertently dragged into Mercedes and Jacqui's mix-up over Tony's supposed infidelity. That night, as Max prepares his special meal he is plagued by nerves as time ticks by and Steph is still nowhere to be seen…
Elliot has worked up the courage to invite Sarah out on a date, suggesting that they have drinks first and then go to a Sci-Fi convention. Sarah is more interested in getting Nancy to the police station to report Jake's attempted rape, and although she agrees, her mind is clearly elsewhere. Elliot is ecstatic that he has a date with his dream girl, but when he discovers that the convention has sold out, he's on a solo mission to secure two tickets and time is running out…
2254: Frankie is shocked by Jake's admission
Airs on Thursday, March 13 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Steph's consumed with guilt after her confession to Jack about Jake attempting to rape Nancy. Frankie is too concerned with Charlie's stem cell procedure to notice Steph's anguish, so it falls to Jack to comfort Steph in her turmoil over sending her own brother to prison. But when Frankie notices Jake's unhinged behaviour towards Newt, doubts start to form in her mind over her son's innocence. When Jack admits that Steph was a witness to the attempted rape, Frankie's motherly instinct kicks in and she refuses to believe him.
At the hospital, she confronts Jake with his sister's accusations and is horrified when his reactions confirm his guilt. When a heartbroken Frankie gives him a few minutes alone with Charlie before she goes to the police, Jake launches a last-ditch attempt to keep Charlie all to himself…
Justin is happy to oblige when Katy asks him to help with revision for an important exam. He's hijacked by a nervous Nancy who requests that he attends her CAFCASS interview to support her in the custody battle that afternoon. At first, Justin is non-committal, having made his promise to Katy, but his conscience pricks him and he begs Katy to understand. Katy is disappointed but begrudgingly accepts his excuses and he races off to help Nancy, leaving Katy to confide in Zak that Charlie is ruining her relationship.
At the interview, Nancy is frustrated by Justin's attempt to help her win Charlie back as he annoys the officer with slanderous accusations over Jake's conduct. Dejected and hopeless, Nancy's certain that she's lost Charlie for good, but will an unexpected visitor change everything?
Tony is pleased that Jacqui has come to terms with his son Harry visiting them in Il Gnosh. When Harry arrives, Mercedes watches with bitterness as they play happy families, her resentment of Tony's easy life burning inside her. After their day of fun, Jacqui agrees to take Harry to the train station to meet his Mum, while Tony looks after the restaurant. Mercedes seizes her opportunity and corners Tony with her plans to ruin his happiness…
Elliot is daunted by the prospect of lunch with a model, as Zak gives him a rallying pep talk to bolster his confidence. Katy chimes in with advice from a girl's point of view, leaving poor Elliot more confused than ever. Waiting patiently in Il Gnosh, Elliot orders two coffees for him and Sarah, but as the hours tick by and the table is laden with cold coffee, it looks like he's been stood up. As heartbreak seems imminent, Elliot is surprised when another friend arrives to keep him company…
2255: Jake gasses himself and baby Charlie
Airs on Friday, March 14 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Nancy feels hopeful that she'll win the custody battle, but her joy is short-lived when Newt and Jack arrive to announce that Jake and Charlie are missing. A hysterical Frankie blames Nancy for everything, but Nancy is more concerned with finding Charlie and demands that they all search for them. On discovering a message from Jake on her phone, Nancy races to the woods to find that Jake has gassed himself and Charlie in his car. She rips Charlie from Jake's grasp and is overwhelmed with relief as he begins to cry in her arms.
Burning with hatred, she slams the car door and leaves Jake to die. In the village, Frankie and Steph's search is interrupted by a tearful Nancy, who warns them that they're too late as they dash off to find Jake. Alone with Charlie, Nancy locks herself in the flat, finally feeling safe. But as just she thinks her ordeal is over, there is one last nasty shock in store for a stunned Nancy…
Katy laments her uncertainties over her relationship with Justin to Zak, unaware that Justin has heard every word. Determined to prove to Katy that she is the most important thing in his life, Justin enlists the help of Tony to teach him how to make Katy's favourite food at Il Gnosh. Elliot interrupts Katy and Zak's studying and they agree to go for a drink to cheer him up.
At The Loft, sparks of chemistry are palpable between Katy and Zak, while an oblivious Justin is at the mercy of Tony's brutal kitchen regime. As his culinary creation is completed, Jack enters and tells Justin that Jake has kidnapped Charlie. Katy and the meal are forgotten instantly as Justin rushes off to Nancy's flat and it seems that Katy's forgotten about Justin too, as the attraction between her and Zak becomes irresistible…
Elliot's girl troubles seem temporarily forgotten as he picks up a Physics project to impress Roger with, but he has to admit to Zak and Katy that Sarah stood him up. In The Loft, he is distressed when Sarah arrives with a group of mates and doesn't seem to notice his existence, but Katy and Zak buoy his spirits by taking him over to meet Roger. After a few drinks, Elliot works up the courage to remind Sarah about their date and is relieved when she tells him that it had simply slipped her mind. As Sarah leans in, Elliot can't believe his luck as he puckers up his lips for the big kiss…
Mercedes is still holding Tony over a barrel, threatening to tell Jacqui about their one-night stand. Tony uses Justin as a buffer between him and Mercedes at Il Gnosh in an attempt to avoid her, but she is persistent in making him sweat. At the end of his tether, desperate Tony offers to pay Mercedes off if she promises to keep their fling a secret, but will the money mean more to Mercedes than her sister's happiness?
Airs on Monday, March 10 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Tension is rife at the Osbornes' as Jake prepares himself for Charlie's custody battle. Nancy's anxieties can't be appeased by Hannah or Justin and it looks like the fight is on when she comes up against Jake outside the courtroom. His threats leave Nancy shaken and when Jake manages to bait Nancy into losing her temper in court, it looks even less likely that Nancy will win. Outside, Jake continues his sick verbal attack on Nancy and as Frankie joins in, Nancy can't take it any more. Shunning Justin's attempts to help, Nancy flees, convinced that she has lost Charlie forever and is entirely on her own…
John Paul and Kieron are weighed with guilt as Kris and Hannah demand to know who John Paul's secret lover is. Hannah finds it strange that John Paul would want to befriend a priest and John Paul can't help but defend his secret lover, singing Kieron's praises to her. When Hannah bumps into Kieron later, she innocently mentions how much John Paul seems to like him, leaving Kieron paranoid that John Paul has confided in her. In a panic, he confronts John Paul who is affronted that Kieron has such little regard for his discretion and it looks like Kieron's lack of trust has ended their affair…
As Lauren ploughs on with her plans to lose her virginity, Newt is desperately trying to put on the brakes. Bemused, Darren offers Newt advice on how to impress the ladies, but Newt is wise enough to know that Darren is clueless and sneaks off. As Lauren waits impatiently for Newt to arrive, Tony counsels Newt, again offering unwanted advice on women, until Newt decides he's had enough. Determined to tell Lauren the truth, he heads for the Valentines' but will Lauren be willing to wait for him?
Darren is frustrated by Mercedes' lack of work ethic as he tries to assert his management skills in The Dog. It escalates into an argument and Darren fires Mercedes, leaving her jobless with mounting catalogue bills to pay. She complains to an unsympathetic Jacqui, who decides to kill two birds with one stone and hire Mercedes to cover shifts in Il Gnosh. But it's clearly too close for comfort for Mercedes and Tony, as hiding their guilty secret from an unsuspecting Jacqui becomes more difficult…
2252: Kieron admits his feelings for John Paul
Airs on Tuesday, March 11 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
A cloud descends on the Osborne household when Charlie's condition worsens. Jake is withdrawn while Frankie arranges to have Charlie christened by Kieron. Nancy feels defeated when she discovers that Jake has banned her from seeing Charlie, but bolstered by John Paul, she decides to visit the hospital anyway and demands her right to see him. As Steph and Darren are made godparents, Nancy and John Paul barge in and the ceremony comes to a crashing halt. Fuming that they would dare to christen Charlie without her permission, Nancy launches a scathing vitriol against the Osbornes until Kieron manages to calm her down. Deflated, she is led away by John Paul, but still determined to see Charlie, Nancy decides to reveal Jake's terrible secrets to everyone in The Dog…
John Paul finds it hard to hide his jealousy as Mercedes flirts shamelessly with Kieron. Although Kieron apologises again for jumping to the wrong conclusion over Hannah's comments, John Paul accuses Kieron of just playing games. Kieron is forced to admit the extent of his feelings for John Paul, who is shocked that Kieron wants to move their relationship on further.
John Paul is feeling empowered when he bumps into a heartbroken Nancy, and manages to convince her to go visit Charlie. When he sees a fully robed Kieron performing the christening ceremony, John Paul's feelings are jarred by his conscience as he understands truly what being a priest means. Can John Paul justify breaking Kieron's vows or will he be able to resist temptation?
Tony and Mercedes are at each other's throat right from the start in Il Gnosh, with them both flying off the handle at the slightest thing. Mercedes rings Jacqui to complain that Tony is treating her unfairly, but Jacqui is unsympathetic and demands to speak to Tony herself. As Mercedes goes to fetch Tony from the kitchen, she stumbles on a secret that can rock Jacqui and Tony's relationship to the core…
Steph is frustrated by Max's insensitivity as he laments the departure of O.B. while she's worrying about Charlie and her family. But Max comes through for her when everyone is called to the hospital for Charlie's impromptu christening, comforting Steph and promising her that she and Tom will be his main concern from now on. As the day spirals out of control with Nancy's accusations against Jake, it looks like tough times are ahead for Steph and Max too…
2253: Jake is arrested
Airs on Wednesday, March 12 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
The Osbornes are still reeling from Nancy's rape allegations on the morning of the CAFCASS officer's visit over Jake's custody claim for Charlie. As a furious Jake insists Nancy's making it up, he and Frankie stoop to new levels to tear Nancy apart during the interview. Nancy barricades herself in her flat, unable to face the gossiping village but Hannah and Sarah refuse to see her isolate herself and encourage her to report Jake to the police. As Jake says a confident farewell to the CAFCASS Officer, a policeman arrives to arrest him for attempted rape. When Jake bumps into Nancy in the Village after being bailed, he and Frankie accost her, accusing her of lying. As Steph watches on in horror, she's torn between protecting the family that she loves and doing what's right…
Mercedes' suspicions deepen when she catches Tony avoiding phone calls on his mobile in Il Gnosh's kitchen. Tony tells her to mind her own business so a furious Mercedes warns Jacqui and Tina that she suspects he's a cheat. Although Tina scorns the idea, she feels distinctly nervous about carrying the baby as Tony's fidelity is in question, while Jacqui is on the war path to find out the truth.
They spy on an oblivious Tony as he and Max have a hushed conversation in the Village, fuelling Mercedes' scepticism of Tony's faithfulness. Jacqui corners a petrified Max, demanding information from him, but Max is reluctant to say anything. Tina urges Jacqui not to jump to conclusions and manages to appease her temporarily, but when she spots Tony and Max examining a ring in another secret discussion, she immediately leaps to the wrong conclusion…
Max lives up to his promise to concentrate more on Steph when he informs her he'll be cooking a special meal for her. With Tom already in his confidence, Max consults Tony about the best way to approach the proposal and is inadvertently dragged into Mercedes and Jacqui's mix-up over Tony's supposed infidelity. That night, as Max prepares his special meal he is plagued by nerves as time ticks by and Steph is still nowhere to be seen…
Elliot has worked up the courage to invite Sarah out on a date, suggesting that they have drinks first and then go to a Sci-Fi convention. Sarah is more interested in getting Nancy to the police station to report Jake's attempted rape, and although she agrees, her mind is clearly elsewhere. Elliot is ecstatic that he has a date with his dream girl, but when he discovers that the convention has sold out, he's on a solo mission to secure two tickets and time is running out…
2254: Frankie is shocked by Jake's admission
Airs on Thursday, March 13 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Steph's consumed with guilt after her confession to Jack about Jake attempting to rape Nancy. Frankie is too concerned with Charlie's stem cell procedure to notice Steph's anguish, so it falls to Jack to comfort Steph in her turmoil over sending her own brother to prison. But when Frankie notices Jake's unhinged behaviour towards Newt, doubts start to form in her mind over her son's innocence. When Jack admits that Steph was a witness to the attempted rape, Frankie's motherly instinct kicks in and she refuses to believe him.
At the hospital, she confronts Jake with his sister's accusations and is horrified when his reactions confirm his guilt. When a heartbroken Frankie gives him a few minutes alone with Charlie before she goes to the police, Jake launches a last-ditch attempt to keep Charlie all to himself…
Justin is happy to oblige when Katy asks him to help with revision for an important exam. He's hijacked by a nervous Nancy who requests that he attends her CAFCASS interview to support her in the custody battle that afternoon. At first, Justin is non-committal, having made his promise to Katy, but his conscience pricks him and he begs Katy to understand. Katy is disappointed but begrudgingly accepts his excuses and he races off to help Nancy, leaving Katy to confide in Zak that Charlie is ruining her relationship.
At the interview, Nancy is frustrated by Justin's attempt to help her win Charlie back as he annoys the officer with slanderous accusations over Jake's conduct. Dejected and hopeless, Nancy's certain that she's lost Charlie for good, but will an unexpected visitor change everything?
Tony is pleased that Jacqui has come to terms with his son Harry visiting them in Il Gnosh. When Harry arrives, Mercedes watches with bitterness as they play happy families, her resentment of Tony's easy life burning inside her. After their day of fun, Jacqui agrees to take Harry to the train station to meet his Mum, while Tony looks after the restaurant. Mercedes seizes her opportunity and corners Tony with her plans to ruin his happiness…
Elliot is daunted by the prospect of lunch with a model, as Zak gives him a rallying pep talk to bolster his confidence. Katy chimes in with advice from a girl's point of view, leaving poor Elliot more confused than ever. Waiting patiently in Il Gnosh, Elliot orders two coffees for him and Sarah, but as the hours tick by and the table is laden with cold coffee, it looks like he's been stood up. As heartbreak seems imminent, Elliot is surprised when another friend arrives to keep him company…
2255: Jake gasses himself and baby Charlie
Airs on Friday, March 14 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Nancy feels hopeful that she'll win the custody battle, but her joy is short-lived when Newt and Jack arrive to announce that Jake and Charlie are missing. A hysterical Frankie blames Nancy for everything, but Nancy is more concerned with finding Charlie and demands that they all search for them. On discovering a message from Jake on her phone, Nancy races to the woods to find that Jake has gassed himself and Charlie in his car. She rips Charlie from Jake's grasp and is overwhelmed with relief as he begins to cry in her arms.
Burning with hatred, she slams the car door and leaves Jake to die. In the village, Frankie and Steph's search is interrupted by a tearful Nancy, who warns them that they're too late as they dash off to find Jake. Alone with Charlie, Nancy locks herself in the flat, finally feeling safe. But as just she thinks her ordeal is over, there is one last nasty shock in store for a stunned Nancy…
Katy laments her uncertainties over her relationship with Justin to Zak, unaware that Justin has heard every word. Determined to prove to Katy that she is the most important thing in his life, Justin enlists the help of Tony to teach him how to make Katy's favourite food at Il Gnosh. Elliot interrupts Katy and Zak's studying and they agree to go for a drink to cheer him up.
At The Loft, sparks of chemistry are palpable between Katy and Zak, while an oblivious Justin is at the mercy of Tony's brutal kitchen regime. As his culinary creation is completed, Jack enters and tells Justin that Jake has kidnapped Charlie. Katy and the meal are forgotten instantly as Justin rushes off to Nancy's flat and it seems that Katy's forgotten about Justin too, as the attraction between her and Zak becomes irresistible…
Elliot's girl troubles seem temporarily forgotten as he picks up a Physics project to impress Roger with, but he has to admit to Zak and Katy that Sarah stood him up. In The Loft, he is distressed when Sarah arrives with a group of mates and doesn't seem to notice his existence, but Katy and Zak buoy his spirits by taking him over to meet Roger. After a few drinks, Elliot works up the courage to remind Sarah about their date and is relieved when she tells him that it had simply slipped her mind. As Sarah leans in, Elliot can't believe his luck as he puckers up his lips for the big kiss…
Mercedes is still holding Tony over a barrel, threatening to tell Jacqui about their one-night stand. Tony uses Justin as a buffer between him and Mercedes at Il Gnosh in an attempt to avoid her, but she is persistent in making him sweat. At the end of his tether, desperate Tony offers to pay Mercedes off if she promises to keep their fling a secret, but will the money mean more to Mercedes than her sister's happiness?