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18-11-2008, 08:36
Later: Craig takes Steph and Tom to Scotland
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
In an attempt to take her mind off recent events, Craig whisks Steph and Tom off on holiday to Scotland. The setting is beautiful, a much-needed reprieve. But it's isolated, cutting them and their mobile phones off from the outside world. It seems to be the perfect way to escape, despite the welcome from a slightly crazy naturist called Pete. Meanwhile, the assumed-dead Niall arrives back in Hollyoaks and discovers their Scottish location. With the McQueens no longer his target, Niall seems intent on making Steph his next victim.
Having dealt with their father's funeral, Kris and Malachy decide to stay on in Ireland. With their mother still in the dark about Malachy's HIV and Kris's sexuality, the lads prepare to reveal their secrets. Kris is nagging Malachy to tell their mother as soon as possible but Malachy's procrastinating. Then to add to the boys' woes, their ex-girlfriends turn up. These girls clearly believe the brothers would always come back for them, but both lads have some serious explaining to do. Kris makes his point when he enters the wake in full tranny gear. Malachy is still hung up on Mercedes and is hoping that she will come to Ireland to marry him.
Back in Hollyoaks however, a flirty Mercedes is up to her old tricks again and it's not long before she finds herself having a quickie with a stranger in The Dog toilets. It seems this time though, sex isn't the answer - she needs to talk to Malachy face-to-face. Decision made, she's off to Belfast.
Zak and Elliot's plans for a trip to Dublin fall through before they've even made it on the ferry. They spot Mercedes at the ferry port and instead, decide to make a slight diversion to Belfast with her. The threesome set off on an Irish adventure.
Against Nancy's wishes, Zoe and Sarah bundle her into Mike's car ready for a girly road trip. The first stop is Zoe's old school to give a talk to the students. The trip brings back memories, particularly when she bumps into her old teacher. It soon becomes apparent that lessons weren't all Mr Jenkins used to give Zoe. Is she going to be able to resist the teacher she couldn't keep her hands off at school? Things later go down hill for the girls when a drunken argument results in Zoe giving Sarah a black eye. Then some cheeky flirtation between Sarah and some boys leaves them stranded on a country road. How are they going to make it to Silverstone for Sarah's modelling now?
Josh is ecstatic when he is asked to play in a 'Battle of the Bands' competition in Liverpool. The winning band gets to support The Saturdays on tour. The only problem is, Josh doesn't actually have a band. As a last resort he is forced to ask Michaela, Amy and Sasha. The girls are reluctant until he mentions The Saturdays. They go straight into girl mode, more concerned with their outfits than rehearsing. A frustrated Josh looks on. Will he be able to get them good enough to perform on stage in just two days?
Later: Sarah is left devastated after her photoshoot
Airs on Tuesday, November 25 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
Steph is growing increasingly spooked during her stay in Scotland, a natural reaction considering their isolated location. Pete the naturist is running about the place, too. However, unbeknown to Steph, Niall's the one she should be fearing. He's made himself at home nearby and has been spying on the three holiday makers. Craig gives Steph some time to herself by getting Pete out the way, which gives Niall the opportunity to strike. In the darkness of the moors, as Steph sleeps, he breaks into their house. This psychotic killer clearly has a plan - but who will he kidnap?
Having made it across the sea to Belfast, Mercedes, Zak and Elliot stop off for a drink in a local watering hole. It isn't long before an ignorant Zak offends the locals. The trio are forced to flee with the locals hot on their tails. Realising they've left all their belongings in the pub, the locals decide to give them the chance to collect them, with some surprises. Meanwhile in Kris' hometown, he's dealing with the repercussions of his cross-dressing the previous night. He's also becoming increasingly frustrated that Malachy hasn't told their mother about having HIV. But yet again, there's another excuse not to mention it when the brothers discover a secret their Mum has been hiding for years.
Nancy and Zoe get the ride of their lives round the race track during Sarah's modelling shoot at Silverstone. Sarah really believes this is her big break - her modelling career is taking off. But she soon comes crashing back down to earth when she's told by a top fashion photographer that with her looks, she's got no chance of making it as a model. Devastated, she takes her frustrations out on her friends, causing yet another bust up. This road trip hasn't been quite as much fun as was intended.
Josh is struggling to get Michaela, Sasha and Amy to rehearse for their gig. They're still all about the hair and make-up and not about the music. Josh is asked to do an interview for a local radio station, where he plays up to his cool indie image. He jumps at the chance to promote the Dirty Diegos, but ends up spilling a bit too much information about the girls and their personal lives. Afterwards, Josh finds he can no longer hide his frustrations when he returns to find that the girls haven't been rehearsing. Before he knows it, his harsh words lead to mutiny. Is he going to be able to get them all back onside before the gig tomorrow?
Later: The Diegos reach breaking point
Airs on Wednesday, November 26 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
The Diego's night is finally upon them. But it's not going to go smoothly. The girls are slightly star struck to find The Saturdays rehearsing. It is only now that Josh's radio interview from the previous day returns to haunt him. It's mutiny yet again. How is Josh going to convince them to go on now? Sasha has a real crisis of confidence, while Amy has a dose of 'morning sickness'. She can't go on. Having heard The Saturdays are going to be there, a cocky Rhys turns up to try his luck with the girls. Can he really pull one of them? There's one final bust up between two members of the Diegos and the whole night looks set to be a complete disaster. Can love save the day?
Steph and Craig are distraught having discovered Tom is missing. It's not long however, until the culprit rears his ugly head and makes contact. A deal is struck and Steph agrees to meet with Niall if he returns Tom safely. Things don't quite go to plan when Tom manages to escape. An unstable Niall can't believe he has been tricked by a child and heads off to get Steph himself. Not even an appearance from the police prevents him from getting to his target. He'll do anything to get to Steph.
Mercedes has ditched Zak and sets off to Malachy's home town. She hitches a ride with a truck driver, who clearly wants to give her more than a lift. She plays up to it, enjoying the attention. But panic sets in when he starts to tell her about the things he intends to do to her. There's nothing else for it, she tells him she might have HIV. As Mercedes gets ever closer to Malachy's village, it's almost like a fairytale. Or at least it would be if Malachy wasn't getting closer to his over-powering, Irish-jigging ex-girlfriend. There's bound to be fireworks when Mercedes eventually arrives. Kris gives the performance of his life in his local pub. There's denim and dancing. Will he ever live it down?
Dom wakes with an extremely sore head, suffering with some serious memory loss. There's a clear-heeled shoe in the bed next to him and he has no idea why. He tries to piece together his movements pre-hangover, and is mortified to discover he wound up at a strip club. He feels sicker and more ashamed with every flashback. In need of some answers, he heads off to the strip club with the shoe in tow. He doesn't hold back and lays into the lap dancer, accusing her of stealing from him. He's one angry man, but will he regret it?
Later: Niall and Craig fight on a cliff
Airs on Thursday, November 27 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
An disturbed Niall is playing happy families with Steph. It's a sinister scene with Tom locked in one room and Craig gagged and tied to a chair in another. Niall takes a terrified Steph to be with him, leaving the two boys in what was supposed to be their Scottish retreat. Niall talks to Steph, desperate for her to love him. She's all he needs. Choosing her moment carefully, Steph breaks away and makes a run for it, with a menacing Niall in hot pursuit close behind. It's a gripping chase, leading to a dramatic climax. One thing is clear - someone's going to get hurt.
Zoe and Sarah decide that Nancy is in need of a makeover and set to work on her. Dressed in their clothes and make-up, Nancy heads out with the girls to a bar. On their instruction, she's forced to go and chat up a stranger. When he turns round, she instantly realises she's been set up - it's Russ.
Shortly after, Ravi turns up interrupting their so-called girls' night out. It's not long before Nancy's off with Ravi and an awkward Russ heads home. A drunk Sarah and Zoe are left alone and decide to continue their girly night back in their B&B where they cross the lines of friendship. Are they about to do something they'll regret?
Mercedes and Malachy's mum don't quite hit it off – and things are made worse when Ma Fisher finds Mercedes is showering with her son. When she then discovers their plans to marry, she's not impressed in the slightest. Feeling like their wedding plans will mean Mercedes misses out on life, Malachy calls the wedding off with callous consequences - Mercedes announces his HIV to the village.
Dom is still pre-occupied by Loretta the stripper. He just can't resist going back to the strip club to see her. As they talk, Dom is getting increasingly nervous as she parades around in her sexy gear. Much to his surprise, this blonde beauty asks him out. They have a ball together, both equally enjoying each other's company. This is the happiest Dom's been in years. Will it stay that way?
Later: Malachy asks Mercedes to marry him
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
Mercedes' and Malachy's wedding is off. An angry Mercedes heads home to Hollyoaks. Kris and Cheryl try to play matchmaker to get the equally stubborn and bitter Mercedes and Malachy back together, but reconciliation looks less likely by the minute. In a desperate attempt, both Kris and Cheryl throw themselves in front of a bus to stop her. Meanwhile, Malachy has a run in with Shane, a realisation to Malachy of just how living with HIV affects every aspect of his life and who he is. He's still furious with Mercedes for announcing his illness to his local village. Will he forgive Mercedes and take her down the aisle. More to the point, will she agree to let him?
Having got more than a little intimate the previous night, Sarah and Zoe are struggling to get their friendship back on track. Sarah is adamant that what happens on tour stays on tour. She's clearly feeling confused and guilty having had a lesbian encounter with her dad's girlfriend. To make matters worse, she bumps into Craig in the village, her ex-fiancé who she finished with for doing exactly what she did last night - sex with his best friend. Feeling hypocritical, she heads home. Zoe and Sarah continue to bicker. It seems their friendship is over. How are they ever going to face Mike?
After the dramatic climax of last night's events, Steph, and Tom return to Hollyoaks village. Back in familiar surroundings, they head home with a sense of relief. Believing Niall's firmly behind them, they try to get back into a sense of normality. This is short-lived however, as Niall's actions continue to haunt Steph.
Dom is having the time of his life with Loretta. A perfect match, it's clear Loretta feels the same. There's just one thing missing - sex. They're having no success in the bedroom. They both desperately want each other, but they just don't seem to be able to get it going. Dom pulls out all the stops - romantic picnics and hot baths, anything to help get them together. The pair are clearly besotted with each other. Is this the start of something special?
A new, invigorated Sasha arrives back from partying with The Saturdays. A shadow of her former self, she tells Amy just how their lives could be if they get a record contract. Meanwhile, in just that situation, Josh has a major decision to make. After the Diegos' gig in Liverpool, he is called in to see a band manager. Hoping the band are about to land a contract, he's devastated to find they only want him. It's a real head versus heart situation when he discovers he'd have to leave Amy for months, missing the birth of her baby. Is he going to give up on his dreams to be with Amy? And will the Diegos forgive him if he goes it alone?
Airs on Monday, November 24 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
In an attempt to take her mind off recent events, Craig whisks Steph and Tom off on holiday to Scotland. The setting is beautiful, a much-needed reprieve. But it's isolated, cutting them and their mobile phones off from the outside world. It seems to be the perfect way to escape, despite the welcome from a slightly crazy naturist called Pete. Meanwhile, the assumed-dead Niall arrives back in Hollyoaks and discovers their Scottish location. With the McQueens no longer his target, Niall seems intent on making Steph his next victim.
Having dealt with their father's funeral, Kris and Malachy decide to stay on in Ireland. With their mother still in the dark about Malachy's HIV and Kris's sexuality, the lads prepare to reveal their secrets. Kris is nagging Malachy to tell their mother as soon as possible but Malachy's procrastinating. Then to add to the boys' woes, their ex-girlfriends turn up. These girls clearly believe the brothers would always come back for them, but both lads have some serious explaining to do. Kris makes his point when he enters the wake in full tranny gear. Malachy is still hung up on Mercedes and is hoping that she will come to Ireland to marry him.
Back in Hollyoaks however, a flirty Mercedes is up to her old tricks again and it's not long before she finds herself having a quickie with a stranger in The Dog toilets. It seems this time though, sex isn't the answer - she needs to talk to Malachy face-to-face. Decision made, she's off to Belfast.
Zak and Elliot's plans for a trip to Dublin fall through before they've even made it on the ferry. They spot Mercedes at the ferry port and instead, decide to make a slight diversion to Belfast with her. The threesome set off on an Irish adventure.
Against Nancy's wishes, Zoe and Sarah bundle her into Mike's car ready for a girly road trip. The first stop is Zoe's old school to give a talk to the students. The trip brings back memories, particularly when she bumps into her old teacher. It soon becomes apparent that lessons weren't all Mr Jenkins used to give Zoe. Is she going to be able to resist the teacher she couldn't keep her hands off at school? Things later go down hill for the girls when a drunken argument results in Zoe giving Sarah a black eye. Then some cheeky flirtation between Sarah and some boys leaves them stranded on a country road. How are they going to make it to Silverstone for Sarah's modelling now?
Josh is ecstatic when he is asked to play in a 'Battle of the Bands' competition in Liverpool. The winning band gets to support The Saturdays on tour. The only problem is, Josh doesn't actually have a band. As a last resort he is forced to ask Michaela, Amy and Sasha. The girls are reluctant until he mentions The Saturdays. They go straight into girl mode, more concerned with their outfits than rehearsing. A frustrated Josh looks on. Will he be able to get them good enough to perform on stage in just two days?
Later: Sarah is left devastated after her photoshoot
Airs on Tuesday, November 25 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
Steph is growing increasingly spooked during her stay in Scotland, a natural reaction considering their isolated location. Pete the naturist is running about the place, too. However, unbeknown to Steph, Niall's the one she should be fearing. He's made himself at home nearby and has been spying on the three holiday makers. Craig gives Steph some time to herself by getting Pete out the way, which gives Niall the opportunity to strike. In the darkness of the moors, as Steph sleeps, he breaks into their house. This psychotic killer clearly has a plan - but who will he kidnap?
Having made it across the sea to Belfast, Mercedes, Zak and Elliot stop off for a drink in a local watering hole. It isn't long before an ignorant Zak offends the locals. The trio are forced to flee with the locals hot on their tails. Realising they've left all their belongings in the pub, the locals decide to give them the chance to collect them, with some surprises. Meanwhile in Kris' hometown, he's dealing with the repercussions of his cross-dressing the previous night. He's also becoming increasingly frustrated that Malachy hasn't told their mother about having HIV. But yet again, there's another excuse not to mention it when the brothers discover a secret their Mum has been hiding for years.
Nancy and Zoe get the ride of their lives round the race track during Sarah's modelling shoot at Silverstone. Sarah really believes this is her big break - her modelling career is taking off. But she soon comes crashing back down to earth when she's told by a top fashion photographer that with her looks, she's got no chance of making it as a model. Devastated, she takes her frustrations out on her friends, causing yet another bust up. This road trip hasn't been quite as much fun as was intended.
Josh is struggling to get Michaela, Sasha and Amy to rehearse for their gig. They're still all about the hair and make-up and not about the music. Josh is asked to do an interview for a local radio station, where he plays up to his cool indie image. He jumps at the chance to promote the Dirty Diegos, but ends up spilling a bit too much information about the girls and their personal lives. Afterwards, Josh finds he can no longer hide his frustrations when he returns to find that the girls haven't been rehearsing. Before he knows it, his harsh words lead to mutiny. Is he going to be able to get them all back onside before the gig tomorrow?
Later: The Diegos reach breaking point
Airs on Wednesday, November 26 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
The Diego's night is finally upon them. But it's not going to go smoothly. The girls are slightly star struck to find The Saturdays rehearsing. It is only now that Josh's radio interview from the previous day returns to haunt him. It's mutiny yet again. How is Josh going to convince them to go on now? Sasha has a real crisis of confidence, while Amy has a dose of 'morning sickness'. She can't go on. Having heard The Saturdays are going to be there, a cocky Rhys turns up to try his luck with the girls. Can he really pull one of them? There's one final bust up between two members of the Diegos and the whole night looks set to be a complete disaster. Can love save the day?
Steph and Craig are distraught having discovered Tom is missing. It's not long however, until the culprit rears his ugly head and makes contact. A deal is struck and Steph agrees to meet with Niall if he returns Tom safely. Things don't quite go to plan when Tom manages to escape. An unstable Niall can't believe he has been tricked by a child and heads off to get Steph himself. Not even an appearance from the police prevents him from getting to his target. He'll do anything to get to Steph.
Mercedes has ditched Zak and sets off to Malachy's home town. She hitches a ride with a truck driver, who clearly wants to give her more than a lift. She plays up to it, enjoying the attention. But panic sets in when he starts to tell her about the things he intends to do to her. There's nothing else for it, she tells him she might have HIV. As Mercedes gets ever closer to Malachy's village, it's almost like a fairytale. Or at least it would be if Malachy wasn't getting closer to his over-powering, Irish-jigging ex-girlfriend. There's bound to be fireworks when Mercedes eventually arrives. Kris gives the performance of his life in his local pub. There's denim and dancing. Will he ever live it down?
Dom wakes with an extremely sore head, suffering with some serious memory loss. There's a clear-heeled shoe in the bed next to him and he has no idea why. He tries to piece together his movements pre-hangover, and is mortified to discover he wound up at a strip club. He feels sicker and more ashamed with every flashback. In need of some answers, he heads off to the strip club with the shoe in tow. He doesn't hold back and lays into the lap dancer, accusing her of stealing from him. He's one angry man, but will he regret it?
Later: Niall and Craig fight on a cliff
Airs on Thursday, November 27 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
An disturbed Niall is playing happy families with Steph. It's a sinister scene with Tom locked in one room and Craig gagged and tied to a chair in another. Niall takes a terrified Steph to be with him, leaving the two boys in what was supposed to be their Scottish retreat. Niall talks to Steph, desperate for her to love him. She's all he needs. Choosing her moment carefully, Steph breaks away and makes a run for it, with a menacing Niall in hot pursuit close behind. It's a gripping chase, leading to a dramatic climax. One thing is clear - someone's going to get hurt.
Zoe and Sarah decide that Nancy is in need of a makeover and set to work on her. Dressed in their clothes and make-up, Nancy heads out with the girls to a bar. On their instruction, she's forced to go and chat up a stranger. When he turns round, she instantly realises she's been set up - it's Russ.
Shortly after, Ravi turns up interrupting their so-called girls' night out. It's not long before Nancy's off with Ravi and an awkward Russ heads home. A drunk Sarah and Zoe are left alone and decide to continue their girly night back in their B&B where they cross the lines of friendship. Are they about to do something they'll regret?
Mercedes and Malachy's mum don't quite hit it off – and things are made worse when Ma Fisher finds Mercedes is showering with her son. When she then discovers their plans to marry, she's not impressed in the slightest. Feeling like their wedding plans will mean Mercedes misses out on life, Malachy calls the wedding off with callous consequences - Mercedes announces his HIV to the village.
Dom is still pre-occupied by Loretta the stripper. He just can't resist going back to the strip club to see her. As they talk, Dom is getting increasingly nervous as she parades around in her sexy gear. Much to his surprise, this blonde beauty asks him out. They have a ball together, both equally enjoying each other's company. This is the happiest Dom's been in years. Will it stay that way?
Later: Malachy asks Mercedes to marry him
Airs on Friday, November 28 2008 at 22:00 GMT on E4
Mercedes' and Malachy's wedding is off. An angry Mercedes heads home to Hollyoaks. Kris and Cheryl try to play matchmaker to get the equally stubborn and bitter Mercedes and Malachy back together, but reconciliation looks less likely by the minute. In a desperate attempt, both Kris and Cheryl throw themselves in front of a bus to stop her. Meanwhile, Malachy has a run in with Shane, a realisation to Malachy of just how living with HIV affects every aspect of his life and who he is. He's still furious with Mercedes for announcing his illness to his local village. Will he forgive Mercedes and take her down the aisle. More to the point, will she agree to let him?
Having got more than a little intimate the previous night, Sarah and Zoe are struggling to get their friendship back on track. Sarah is adamant that what happens on tour stays on tour. She's clearly feeling confused and guilty having had a lesbian encounter with her dad's girlfriend. To make matters worse, she bumps into Craig in the village, her ex-fiancé who she finished with for doing exactly what she did last night - sex with his best friend. Feeling hypocritical, she heads home. Zoe and Sarah continue to bicker. It seems their friendship is over. How are they ever going to face Mike?
After the dramatic climax of last night's events, Steph, and Tom return to Hollyoaks village. Back in familiar surroundings, they head home with a sense of relief. Believing Niall's firmly behind them, they try to get back into a sense of normality. This is short-lived however, as Niall's actions continue to haunt Steph.
Dom is having the time of his life with Loretta. A perfect match, it's clear Loretta feels the same. There's just one thing missing - sex. They're having no success in the bedroom. They both desperately want each other, but they just don't seem to be able to get it going. Dom pulls out all the stops - romantic picnics and hot baths, anything to help get them together. The pair are clearly besotted with each other. Is this the start of something special?
A new, invigorated Sasha arrives back from partying with The Saturdays. A shadow of her former self, she tells Amy just how their lives could be if they get a record contract. Meanwhile, in just that situation, Josh has a major decision to make. After the Diegos' gig in Liverpool, he is called in to see a band manager. Hoping the band are about to land a contract, he's devastated to find they only want him. It's a real head versus heart situation when he discovers he'd have to leave Amy for months, missing the birth of her baby. Is he going to give up on his dreams to be with Amy? And will the Diegos forgive him if he goes it alone?