moonstorm
12-03-2008, 09:48
2256: Frankie's forced to admit the truth about Jake
Airs on Monday, March 17 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Despite Jack and Steph's reassurances, Frankie is fraught as she tries to track down Jake, terrified that he may have killed himself. Nancy refuses to leave Charlie's bedside, worried that Jake could return at any moment, as Jack tries to coax her into telling him if she'd intentionally left Jake to die. Frankie's distress heightens as time passes with no news of Jake and she lashes out at Steph, blaming her for the entire situation.
Justin and Nancy come to an awkward truce at the hospital and she agrees to let him see Charlie, but his tender moment with his son is shattered by the arrival of a furious Frankie. As everyone sides against her, Frankie is forced to admit the heartbreaking truth that Jake has gone off the rails and her fear that she'll never see him again. But as night falls in Hollyoaks Village, an eerily calm Jake emerges from the shadows, gazing up at the window of Nancy's flat…
Zak attempts to broach his illicit kiss with Katy but she's too preoccupied with Justin to listen. Kris's good-natured endeavours to include Katy and Justin in his and Zak's St. Patrick's Day celebrations only succeed in distancing the couple from each other even further. Justin dashes off to see Charlie, leaving Katy feeling even more isolated from him as she reluctantly joins the boys for a drink.
When Kris notices Zak's deflated mood, Zak admits that the girl he's interested in is already with someone. Regardless of Kris's warning that this can only spell trouble, Zak tries to discuss the kiss with Katy but she quickly shuts him down, telling him that her only thought can be Justin right now. But when Justin arrives home to find a seemingly carefree, tipsy Katy having a laugh with Kris and Zak, it seems to him that he's the last thing on her mind…
As Mercedes totals up her debts, Jacqui is frustrated by her sister's inability to manage her finances. When Jacqui advises that Mercedes should either get a decent job or a rich man like Tony to pay her way for her, Mercedes does just that and texts Tony to tell him the blackmail price has gone up. At first Tony is reluctant to hand over the cash, but Mercedes' threats aren't worth the risk and as he counts out the exact amount to pay off her credit cards, they're both unaware that Jacqui is watching. When Jacqui confronts them, they think that their affair has been rumbled, but will Mercedes and Tony inadvertently admit their sordid secret?
Concerned about Leah, Sarah asks Suzanne if she'll try to convince Amy to let her and Mike help out. Amy is plagued by guilt but Ste manages to convince her that their lies are a temporary measure to get them by. Amy's relief quickly turns to panic when Suzanne shows up and starts asking awkward questions about Leah. As Suzanne moves to leave, Leah starts to cry in the other room. Will Amy and Ste have to confess all their lies or will they manage to convince Suzanne that Leah is really sick?
2257: Justin and Nancy share a kiss
Airs on Tuesday, March 18 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Frankie is inconsolable presuming Jake is dead when he sneaks back into the Dog flat while she is alone. An emotionally pent up Frankie slaps him across the face, berating him for putting everyone through hell. A broken Jake is full of apologies for his deplorable actions, admitting the pain, loss and frustration pushed him over the edge. He insists that getting sent to prison would be the last straw for him and begs Frankie to help him get away.
Despite everything, Frankie's heart aches for Jake's plight and her maternal instinct spurs her to help her child. She gives him all the money she has in the flat but she is stopped in her tracks as a desperate Jake demands more, insisting he'll take Charlie to hospital as soon as he gets to France. Frankie is prepared to do anything to help Jake get away, but she feels awful about this. What Jake is suggesting could put Charlie's health at great risk. Will maternal instinct prevail over sense?
A nervous Nancy is afraid to leave Charlie behind after the kidnap incident. But when Justin comes visiting Charlie he is shocked by how physically and emotionally drained she is and persuades her to go home and rest. Nancy arrives back at her flat with a sense of heightened paranoia. Hearing the front door bang, she rushes out of the bathroom and surveys her empty flat, instantly unnerved.
Later, Nancy is furious when the doorbell rings and she opens the door to find Justin. Reassuring her that the hospital is on alert after the stunt Jake pulled, Justin explains he is here to protect her as Jake wants her dead. After she has relaxed, Nancy and Justin find themselves pouring their hearts out, Nancy admitting how she had hoped Jake was dead and Justin revealing how much he truly loved Becca and how he detests himself for what he did to her. Can anything really beautiful happen between these ill-suited people as Nancy and Justin unburden themselves and shock each other with their vulnerabilities….
Katy and Zak are shocked by the experience of the depth of their feelings when they look at each other after Zak returns for his phone. When Katy admits she's tiring of so much emotional baggage and just wishes she could be a teenager again, Zak offers the perfect antidote and invites her for a drink at The Dog. Although she cannot, feeling disloyal to Justin, Zak reassures her it is just a drink. It is not long though before Katy finds herself relaxing and she joins Zak and Kris on the twister mat. When a mesmerised Zak moves to kiss her a shocked Katy rushes out. Zak goes after Katy and demands she tell him once and for all if she is interested in him…
Jack is torn between watching Frankie, who is distraught over missing Jake, and doing chores in the busy pub. Darren assures Jack he can stay upstairs with Frankie whilst he handles everything. Spying Frankie take some money from the pub's till, Darren warns Jack, who asks Kris to take over at the pub. Jack and Darren go after Frankie and find her waiting in the shadows of the archway but they remain out of her sight. When Darren wonders if they should call the police, Jack insists they cannot do this to Frankie…
2258: Steph throws Frankie out
Airs on Wednesday, March 19 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Amy feels unable to cope with her deceit but Ste is adamant that they need the charitable donations to keep them afloat. Unaware that Sarah is promoting cancer awareness on the local radio station to help Leah, Amy decides to anonymously donate their money to Charlie's cancer fund to appease her guilt. When she bumps into Max in the village and discovers he hasn't heard about Leah yet, Amy is cheered by the prospect that her lies haven't spread too far and that the situation can still be rectified.
Her excitement doesn't last long though, as Sarah and Nancy arrive and present her with half of Charlie's cancer fund for Leah. As Amy tries to persuade them that she doesn't need the money, a television reporter who wants to do a feature on Leah drops by. As the camera focuses in on Amy for her reaction, will the guilt finally force her to come clean about Leah's illness?
Justin, Katy and Zak are all weighed down by the burden of infidelity, creating an awkward atmosphere in Halls as they attempt to continue their lives as normal. Justin is cagey and agitated as Katy and Zak encourage him to contact Nancy to see how Charlie is. Pressured, Justin agrees and leaves Zak and Katy free to admit that their feelings for each other are genuine, not just a simple fling.
Zak is thrilled when Katy promises to end things with Justin, both completely unaware that Justin is awkwardly meeting Nancy at the hospital. Justin confesses his absolute love for Katy to Nancy and is relieved when she agrees that the previous night was a mistake. With a renewed commitment to Katy, Justin races to The Loft to set up a surprise for Katy, completely oblivious that she is on her way to finish with him…
Jack gently explains to Frankie that Jake has been admitted for psychiatric treatment, while Newt worries that his new family is falling apart. Distressed and irrational, Frankie goes to Steph's to blame her for Jake's condition, but Steph has finally had enough of Frankie's finger pointing, leaving Frankie heartbroken as her whole world crumbles around her. She goes to see Charlie at the hospital, and finally manages to reconcile with Nancy, who realises that Frankie is completely devastated. But will Frankie be able to bring her family back together again or has she isolated them all for good?
Max is looking forward to his birthday but quickly realises that supporting Steph through her family troubles is more important than his celebrations. As he comforts her, they are interrupted by a seething Frankie who launches a vicious tirade against Steph. Furious that her mother still can't see the truth about Jake, she throws Frankie out of the flat, warning her that she never wants to see her again. Promising Max that she'll have more time for him now, Steph tries to make the best of things, but it's obvious to Max that she's absolutely distraught as her family disintegrates before her eyes…
2259: Ste's mum turns up
Airs on Thursday, March 20 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Ste is horrified by the extent of his lie when he runs into Tom and Steph in the village and they show concern for Leah. Uncomfortable having to field questions about the baby's health, Ste's relieved when he finally manages to edge away, but is dismayed when he sees his mum, Pauline, who has heard all about Leah and is annoyed that Ste did not tell her. Ste is cold towards his mum and refuses to come home with her but he's touched as she informs him she is off booze and begs to see her granddaughter.
Glad his mum has quit the booze and is making an effort to sort out her life, Ste concedes and takes her to the flat. Ste rushes ahead to warn Amy to hide Leah but they both find themselves squirming uncomfortable as they try to explain why Pauline cannot visit Leah in hospital. Unfortunately for them, the electricity goes off and a baby's cry is heard coming from the bedroom when the lights are off…
Max is amused as he opens a package and it is the spangly, garish t-shirt O.B. dutifully and regularly buys on his birthday. Expecting a rendition of Happy Birthday from Steph, Max is dismayed when this is not forthcoming, but accepts that birthday celebrations are not uppermost in Steph's mind.
When Tom is also surprised by this, Max later has to explain why they have to be patient with her as she has other things on her mind. Tom's comments though about Steph now being family set Max off contemplating the direction of his relationship with her. As Tony and Dominic have conveniently given him a present of a free meal at Il Gnosh for his birthday, Max thinks he could kill two birds with one stone…
Dom's both amused and astonished by Tina's pregnancy cravings. When he catches her stuffing herself with food in the kitchen, Tina is embarrassed by her display of gluttony and tries to hide the evidence. Fearing she's repulsive, Tina wonders if she is still attractive anymore to him. Dom scoffs and insists she's lovely and, as a romantic gesture, offers to take her for a picnic later. But when she tries to feed him, Dom seems uncomfortable with the intimacy and backs away in a panic…
Sasha is forced to defend Fletch when Josh and Michaela, curious about Fletch's absence from school, express bemusement at his recent behaviour. When they wonder if he is back on dope, Sasha explains he is taking a day off as he has a sore throat. Though she knows heroin's to blame, she denies this, claiming she hasn't noticed anything unusual. Her mates, especially Josh, have noticed Sasha is a little grumpy and although she hides it well, Sasha knows this is due to her missing Fletch. Sasha's even more dismayed as Leo joins them and rails at her for not informing him that she is top of her class and the school is backing her to take the Oxford entrance exam.
Mortified, Sasha ignores him and walks off but Michaela and Josh rib her mercilessly for hiding the fact that she is a geek. Later, Josh moots the idea of reviving the Baby Diegos after seeing flyers about a battle of the bands next week but the girls think it'll be pointless without Fletch. Can a frustrated Josh persuade them, especially Sasha, that they do not need Fletch?
Airs on Monday, March 17 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Despite Jack and Steph's reassurances, Frankie is fraught as she tries to track down Jake, terrified that he may have killed himself. Nancy refuses to leave Charlie's bedside, worried that Jake could return at any moment, as Jack tries to coax her into telling him if she'd intentionally left Jake to die. Frankie's distress heightens as time passes with no news of Jake and she lashes out at Steph, blaming her for the entire situation.
Justin and Nancy come to an awkward truce at the hospital and she agrees to let him see Charlie, but his tender moment with his son is shattered by the arrival of a furious Frankie. As everyone sides against her, Frankie is forced to admit the heartbreaking truth that Jake has gone off the rails and her fear that she'll never see him again. But as night falls in Hollyoaks Village, an eerily calm Jake emerges from the shadows, gazing up at the window of Nancy's flat…
Zak attempts to broach his illicit kiss with Katy but she's too preoccupied with Justin to listen. Kris's good-natured endeavours to include Katy and Justin in his and Zak's St. Patrick's Day celebrations only succeed in distancing the couple from each other even further. Justin dashes off to see Charlie, leaving Katy feeling even more isolated from him as she reluctantly joins the boys for a drink.
When Kris notices Zak's deflated mood, Zak admits that the girl he's interested in is already with someone. Regardless of Kris's warning that this can only spell trouble, Zak tries to discuss the kiss with Katy but she quickly shuts him down, telling him that her only thought can be Justin right now. But when Justin arrives home to find a seemingly carefree, tipsy Katy having a laugh with Kris and Zak, it seems to him that he's the last thing on her mind…
As Mercedes totals up her debts, Jacqui is frustrated by her sister's inability to manage her finances. When Jacqui advises that Mercedes should either get a decent job or a rich man like Tony to pay her way for her, Mercedes does just that and texts Tony to tell him the blackmail price has gone up. At first Tony is reluctant to hand over the cash, but Mercedes' threats aren't worth the risk and as he counts out the exact amount to pay off her credit cards, they're both unaware that Jacqui is watching. When Jacqui confronts them, they think that their affair has been rumbled, but will Mercedes and Tony inadvertently admit their sordid secret?
Concerned about Leah, Sarah asks Suzanne if she'll try to convince Amy to let her and Mike help out. Amy is plagued by guilt but Ste manages to convince her that their lies are a temporary measure to get them by. Amy's relief quickly turns to panic when Suzanne shows up and starts asking awkward questions about Leah. As Suzanne moves to leave, Leah starts to cry in the other room. Will Amy and Ste have to confess all their lies or will they manage to convince Suzanne that Leah is really sick?
2257: Justin and Nancy share a kiss
Airs on Tuesday, March 18 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Frankie is inconsolable presuming Jake is dead when he sneaks back into the Dog flat while she is alone. An emotionally pent up Frankie slaps him across the face, berating him for putting everyone through hell. A broken Jake is full of apologies for his deplorable actions, admitting the pain, loss and frustration pushed him over the edge. He insists that getting sent to prison would be the last straw for him and begs Frankie to help him get away.
Despite everything, Frankie's heart aches for Jake's plight and her maternal instinct spurs her to help her child. She gives him all the money she has in the flat but she is stopped in her tracks as a desperate Jake demands more, insisting he'll take Charlie to hospital as soon as he gets to France. Frankie is prepared to do anything to help Jake get away, but she feels awful about this. What Jake is suggesting could put Charlie's health at great risk. Will maternal instinct prevail over sense?
A nervous Nancy is afraid to leave Charlie behind after the kidnap incident. But when Justin comes visiting Charlie he is shocked by how physically and emotionally drained she is and persuades her to go home and rest. Nancy arrives back at her flat with a sense of heightened paranoia. Hearing the front door bang, she rushes out of the bathroom and surveys her empty flat, instantly unnerved.
Later, Nancy is furious when the doorbell rings and she opens the door to find Justin. Reassuring her that the hospital is on alert after the stunt Jake pulled, Justin explains he is here to protect her as Jake wants her dead. After she has relaxed, Nancy and Justin find themselves pouring their hearts out, Nancy admitting how she had hoped Jake was dead and Justin revealing how much he truly loved Becca and how he detests himself for what he did to her. Can anything really beautiful happen between these ill-suited people as Nancy and Justin unburden themselves and shock each other with their vulnerabilities….
Katy and Zak are shocked by the experience of the depth of their feelings when they look at each other after Zak returns for his phone. When Katy admits she's tiring of so much emotional baggage and just wishes she could be a teenager again, Zak offers the perfect antidote and invites her for a drink at The Dog. Although she cannot, feeling disloyal to Justin, Zak reassures her it is just a drink. It is not long though before Katy finds herself relaxing and she joins Zak and Kris on the twister mat. When a mesmerised Zak moves to kiss her a shocked Katy rushes out. Zak goes after Katy and demands she tell him once and for all if she is interested in him…
Jack is torn between watching Frankie, who is distraught over missing Jake, and doing chores in the busy pub. Darren assures Jack he can stay upstairs with Frankie whilst he handles everything. Spying Frankie take some money from the pub's till, Darren warns Jack, who asks Kris to take over at the pub. Jack and Darren go after Frankie and find her waiting in the shadows of the archway but they remain out of her sight. When Darren wonders if they should call the police, Jack insists they cannot do this to Frankie…
2258: Steph throws Frankie out
Airs on Wednesday, March 19 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Amy feels unable to cope with her deceit but Ste is adamant that they need the charitable donations to keep them afloat. Unaware that Sarah is promoting cancer awareness on the local radio station to help Leah, Amy decides to anonymously donate their money to Charlie's cancer fund to appease her guilt. When she bumps into Max in the village and discovers he hasn't heard about Leah yet, Amy is cheered by the prospect that her lies haven't spread too far and that the situation can still be rectified.
Her excitement doesn't last long though, as Sarah and Nancy arrive and present her with half of Charlie's cancer fund for Leah. As Amy tries to persuade them that she doesn't need the money, a television reporter who wants to do a feature on Leah drops by. As the camera focuses in on Amy for her reaction, will the guilt finally force her to come clean about Leah's illness?
Justin, Katy and Zak are all weighed down by the burden of infidelity, creating an awkward atmosphere in Halls as they attempt to continue their lives as normal. Justin is cagey and agitated as Katy and Zak encourage him to contact Nancy to see how Charlie is. Pressured, Justin agrees and leaves Zak and Katy free to admit that their feelings for each other are genuine, not just a simple fling.
Zak is thrilled when Katy promises to end things with Justin, both completely unaware that Justin is awkwardly meeting Nancy at the hospital. Justin confesses his absolute love for Katy to Nancy and is relieved when she agrees that the previous night was a mistake. With a renewed commitment to Katy, Justin races to The Loft to set up a surprise for Katy, completely oblivious that she is on her way to finish with him…
Jack gently explains to Frankie that Jake has been admitted for psychiatric treatment, while Newt worries that his new family is falling apart. Distressed and irrational, Frankie goes to Steph's to blame her for Jake's condition, but Steph has finally had enough of Frankie's finger pointing, leaving Frankie heartbroken as her whole world crumbles around her. She goes to see Charlie at the hospital, and finally manages to reconcile with Nancy, who realises that Frankie is completely devastated. But will Frankie be able to bring her family back together again or has she isolated them all for good?
Max is looking forward to his birthday but quickly realises that supporting Steph through her family troubles is more important than his celebrations. As he comforts her, they are interrupted by a seething Frankie who launches a vicious tirade against Steph. Furious that her mother still can't see the truth about Jake, she throws Frankie out of the flat, warning her that she never wants to see her again. Promising Max that she'll have more time for him now, Steph tries to make the best of things, but it's obvious to Max that she's absolutely distraught as her family disintegrates before her eyes…
2259: Ste's mum turns up
Airs on Thursday, March 20 2008 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Ste is horrified by the extent of his lie when he runs into Tom and Steph in the village and they show concern for Leah. Uncomfortable having to field questions about the baby's health, Ste's relieved when he finally manages to edge away, but is dismayed when he sees his mum, Pauline, who has heard all about Leah and is annoyed that Ste did not tell her. Ste is cold towards his mum and refuses to come home with her but he's touched as she informs him she is off booze and begs to see her granddaughter.
Glad his mum has quit the booze and is making an effort to sort out her life, Ste concedes and takes her to the flat. Ste rushes ahead to warn Amy to hide Leah but they both find themselves squirming uncomfortable as they try to explain why Pauline cannot visit Leah in hospital. Unfortunately for them, the electricity goes off and a baby's cry is heard coming from the bedroom when the lights are off…
Max is amused as he opens a package and it is the spangly, garish t-shirt O.B. dutifully and regularly buys on his birthday. Expecting a rendition of Happy Birthday from Steph, Max is dismayed when this is not forthcoming, but accepts that birthday celebrations are not uppermost in Steph's mind.
When Tom is also surprised by this, Max later has to explain why they have to be patient with her as she has other things on her mind. Tom's comments though about Steph now being family set Max off contemplating the direction of his relationship with her. As Tony and Dominic have conveniently given him a present of a free meal at Il Gnosh for his birthday, Max thinks he could kill two birds with one stone…
Dom's both amused and astonished by Tina's pregnancy cravings. When he catches her stuffing herself with food in the kitchen, Tina is embarrassed by her display of gluttony and tries to hide the evidence. Fearing she's repulsive, Tina wonders if she is still attractive anymore to him. Dom scoffs and insists she's lovely and, as a romantic gesture, offers to take her for a picnic later. But when she tries to feed him, Dom seems uncomfortable with the intimacy and backs away in a panic…
Sasha is forced to defend Fletch when Josh and Michaela, curious about Fletch's absence from school, express bemusement at his recent behaviour. When they wonder if he is back on dope, Sasha explains he is taking a day off as he has a sore throat. Though she knows heroin's to blame, she denies this, claiming she hasn't noticed anything unusual. Her mates, especially Josh, have noticed Sasha is a little grumpy and although she hides it well, Sasha knows this is due to her missing Fletch. Sasha's even more dismayed as Leo joins them and rails at her for not informing him that she is top of her class and the school is backing her to take the Oxford entrance exam.
Mortified, Sasha ignores him and walks off but Michaela and Josh rib her mercilessly for hiding the fact that she is a geek. Later, Josh moots the idea of reviving the Baby Diegos after seeing flyers about a battle of the bands next week but the girls think it'll be pointless without Fletch. Can a frustrated Josh persuade them, especially Sasha, that they do not need Fletch?