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17-02-2009, 08:50
2501: Rhys bails on his date with Hayley
Airs on Monday, February 23 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
A thrilled Hayley stuns Zak, Archie and Zoë when she tells them about her forthcoming date with Rhys. Zak is immediately on edge, while Archie revels in winding him up about Rhys' dubious reputation. Meanwhile, Hayley is unfazed by Zoë's attempts to prepare her for Rhys' chequered past. She's confident she can handle him.
After a chat with Rhys, Zak relaxes about the situation, assuming that Rhys won't make an issue of Hayley's wheelchair but unbeknownst to her friends, Rhys still doesn't have a clue about her disability.
Hayley arrives early and observes Rhys from afar in the Dog. She's hit by a wave of insecurity when she sees a good looking Rhys comfortably chatting with pretty girls by the bar.
Overwhelmed by self-doubt, she heads back to halls without making her presence known. Making up an excuse for turning up at Zak's halls, he goes out to get them some beers. Hayley is shocked when Rhys lands on her doorstep wanting to know why she never turned up. She's flattered that he's come looking for her and they agree to go out for their date. As Hayley excitedly goes to get her coat, he clocks her chair and when she returns from getting her coat… Rhys has done a bunk!
Amy grows jealous of Josh's new friend Lydia who seems to be all he can talk about, while Sarah has her hands full at Steph's dance school. Steph begins to think that Sarah has ideas above her station and is horrified to discover that she's trying it on with her. Mayhem ensues as a dance off gets underway.
With each girl trying to out-do the other, the students are unimpressed. Archie, however, is thrilled and takes great delight in watching the girl on girl action. Sarah's resolve begins to quiver as Archie proclaims his undying love for her.
A sheepish Ste turns up at Amy's doorstep, anxious to see Leah. Amy explains that he just can't turn up when he likes and how difficult it would be if anyone found out, but eventually agrees to let him see Leah. Amy panics when Josh makes an appearance and Ste has to hide in the kitchen until Amy can get rid of him. Once Josh leaves, a relieved Amy tells Ste she can't go through this rigmarole again - if Mike ever found out there'd be trouble!
Elliot struggles with his ability to see auras and seeks an explanation in science. Leila's completely out of her depth once Elliot starts asking probing questions and under pressure, flees from a concerned Elliot. Catching up with her, Elliot insists she tells him what's wrong and seizing the moment, Leila imparts that she's a fraud and has never seen an aura in her life. With him asking all the questions, he only highlights her lack of knowledge on the subject.
As she laments how she's a fake, Elliot attempts to buoy her up, but it's to no avail as the tears start to flow. Eventually, Leila allows Elliot to break through her defences and she's thrilled when he begins to help her see auras.
Gilly's intrigued by Rhys' latest conquest and wants to hear all about her. As Rhys dreams of his date, Gilly is left running the pub, giving Rhys plenty of time to prepare. He's soon brought back to earth when Zak arrives to have the 'big brother' chat and misunderstanding Zak's words, Rhys fails to understand the significance of Zak calling Hayley 'special'. Telling Josh about his date, Rhys is angered when Josh seems to prefer hanging out with Amy and Leah, rather than him.
2502: Zak confronts Rhys
Airs on Tuesday, February 24 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
After the close call with Josh yesterday, Amy's reluctant to let Ste look after Leah, but eventually relents under pressure. When Josh is late to meet her, Amy's temper is fuelled when he arrives and talks non-stop about his uni course and new friend Lydia. Feeling rejected and left behind by Josh's new life, Amy vents her frustrations and tells him exactly how she feels.
A bemused Josh looks on, unaware until now of the extent of Amy's jealousy. Ste guesses all is not right with Josh when Amy comes to pick up Leah. Amy tells Ste about Josh and his new friend Lydia and Ste can't resist telling her he thinks Josh is an idiot for not wanting to spend his time with her and Leah.
After Josh nearly catches Ste with Amy and Leah once again, Amy makes a decision and tells Ste he can't see her and Leah anymore. Ste misreads her frustration as attraction and reacts by attempting to kiss her. Totally flustered, she flees declaring that there is definitely no future for them - she's with Josh and that's the way it's going to stay. Ste's left reeling as his impromptu kiss may have cost him a heavy price.
Elliot and Zak go head-to-head in a pancake competition, both convinced they own the best recipe. Talk soon turns to Hayley's date with Rhys and she informs everyone it went well but she won't be seeing him again. However, her face tells a different story and when Leila gently asks Hayley about her date, she's shocked to hear that Rhys did a runner.
As the pancake tasting gets underway, Michaela arrives and sensing there's a story behind Hayley and Rhys' so-called date, forces the truth from Hayley. Zak is dismayed to hear about Rhys' actions and confronts him in the SU Bar. Forcing him to do the honourable thing, Rhys reluctantly faces Hayley. An uncomfortable conversation ensues and it becomes clear Rhys' problem is with her wheelchair. Hayley bravely faces his excuses with dignity before leaving and allowing her tears to fall.
Calvin's annoyed to hear that Carmel's being taken out on the beat by Mark and heads off to get some fresh air. Meanwhile, Carmel's worried about Calvin's behaviour when he appears preoccupied with something.
Michaela's impressed with Sasha's bag making techniques and suggests she should try selling some. Keen on the idea and eager for any excuse to talk to Warren, Sasha wonders if she could put a show on at the Loft.
Calvin goes to the loft to talk to Warren about a laptop scam when Sasha arrives to ask about holding her handbag show. Calvin tries to bundle Sasha out of the office before she can see the stolen laptops. Sasha is furious to be treated like a child in front of Warren and reminds him of the dangerous secret she holds for him. Furious that Sasha brought up Nige so casually, Calvin forces a sullen Sasha out.
Steph and Sarah are on a quest to advertise the dance school, but are distracted when she spots dirty tables in Mobs and reprimands Cindy for shoddy standards. Archie's arrival makes Sarah uncomfortable, especially when he shows interest in joining a dance class. Steph's thrilled but as the session gets underway, she's alarmed when Sarah tries to massage her. Steph's convinced that Sarah is getting carried away with her attraction towards her.
Cindy arrives to watch Archie and some of his sports friends take part in the class but is horrified that they're not the young, beefy rugby players she'd hoped for… but Archie's Bowles team. Steph's temper flares when she sees Cindy has deserted Mobs yet again and accuses her of shirking her responsibilities. A huge row ensues and Cindy finds herself once again unemployed.
2503: Calvin takes the CCTV footage
Airs on Wednesday, February 25 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Ste confesses to Dom about his kiss with Amy and about his fears for the future. Challenging him to do the adult thing, Dom suggests he pays Amy a visit and apologises for his behaviour. At school, meanwhile, Amy's increasingly rankled by the mention of Josh's new friend Lydia and struggles to hide her jealousy.
As a nervous Ste waits for Amy, he catches the attention of Theresa. She witnesses Amy arguing with him and wonders if she's his girlfriend. With Josh and Ste in the same vicinity, it's only a matter of time before tempers ignite and a newly-rejected Ste delights in telling Josh about seeing Leah and his kiss with Amy. Josh is furious and stalks off, while Theresa takes the opportunity to follow Ste. She finds him uncooperative when she attempts to befriend him. Josh and Amy kiss and make up after their argument, however another shadow crosses over when Josh receives his offer from Kings College and Amy realises she may lose him after all.
Natty gives Ste food for thought over Amy and suggests he back off and let her come to him. Ste's bolstered and after bumping into Theresa, he takes Natty's advice on board and cheekily asks Theresa if she fancies spending some time with him. Excited beyond belief, Theresa seizes the chance as we wonder what the future holds in store for her and Ste?
Malachy and Mercedes' search for work requires desperate measures. With Malachy trying his hand as a masseur and Mercedes a mother's help, the race is on to see who can outdo the other. In Il Gnosh, a busy Dom struggles to cope, so when a wily Cindy offers her services. Before Dom can blink, she's hoodwinked him into giving her a trial shift.
A furious Mercedes returns and tells Malachy that she's been sacked already. Bragging that he's been paid extra for his magic hand technique, Mercedes refuses to join his massaging scam. Instead, she makes a beeline for a stressed out Dom to wangle a trial shift out of him. When the Mercedes and Cindy realise that they're working together, chaos ensues as they try to out-manoeuvre each other in front of a weary Dom. By the end of the night, Mercedes and Cindy secure themselves a permanent job at Gnosh leaving Dom incredulous as to how it happened?
Calvin's alarmed when he stumbles upon a pensive Carmel about to experience her first raid. The realisation hits him that they're targeting the Loft and an oblivious Warren is inside with forty stolen laptops. Calvin frantically searches for Warren and is flooded with relief to hear that the laptops have been moved. Hi relief is short-lived, however, when they remember the CCTV cameras all over the club with footage that would incriminate them both.
In the grip of fear and under pressure from Warren to sort out their problem, Calvin returns home. Fully aware he's jeopardising Carmel's career, he removes the CCTV DVD from the case, making her seem incompetent in front of a furious Mark. Saving his own neck, Calvin's wracked with guilt as he watches Carmel crumble under Marks wrath.
Leila's bored waiting at the bar while Justin works. Elliot's arrival sparks some interest and when conversation turns to auras, they head off together to investigate further. As the bond between them grows, is the aura of love surrounding Elliot and Leila?
2504: Calvin's stunned by who he sees
Airs on Thursday, February 26 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Carmel tries to apologise to Mark for the missing CCTV footage, but things just get worse as he vents his frustrations at her incompetence. Wracked with guilt, Calvin struggles to deal with his part in the whole sorry mess. Arriving to collect Carmel from Evissa in Warren's flash car, the couple end up going on a romantic walk.
As they enjoy spending time alone together, Carmel thanks Calvin before they head back to the car. Suggesting they take a drive and find a country pub for dinner, they're about to set off when someone familiar catches Calvin's eye in the car park. Turning on his headlights, Calvin cannot believe what he's seeing. A ghost from the past but there in the flesh – it's Nige and he's well and truly alive…
Mercedes is reporting for work when she gleefully hears that Malachy has lost his masseurs job. As the competition heats up between her and Cindy, the uniform becomes increasingly revealing and Dom is powerless to intervene.
Loretta watches birds in the Village and Mercedes receives a huge shock when she gazes through her binoculars and sees Dom and Loretta kissing. Mercedes is overwhelmed by fury and she verbally attacks the couple as they head back inside. Seeing Dom with another woman so soon after Tina's death is the biggest insult to Mercedes and she has no problem telling them both how she feels - especially when she hears how they met in a lap dancing bar.
Taking her anger out on Malachy, Mercedes lashes out at the cruelty of life and admits how she misses Tina. Malachy comforts her as best he can but she can't help but worry about the future of her own relationship. Loretta attempts to apologise to Mercedes for getting off on the wrong foot, but it's to no avail as Mercedes remains adamant she's a slapper and is nothing compared to her sister. Dom's pleased to see Loretta and Mercedes chatting and assumes all is well, but he couldn't be farther from the truth.
Ste's playing hard to get when Theresa suggest they hook up later on. Relishing the power he has over her, he leaves her wanting more when he heads off to play football with Natty. As the lads' friendship grows, Natty's opinions matter more and more to Ste and after he comments on the state of the flat, Ste realises he has to buck his ideas up. As Natty tells him about a charity group he works for called KidzWithKidz and how they helped him, Ste takes all his advice on board.
An excited Theresa waits for Ste in Mobs and as they start chatting, soon talk turns to her rape allegation against Tony. Theresa is frustrated that she can't tell him the whole story and irritated that she has to defend herself to him. Ste refuses to let it go but they come to an uneasy truce when he's forced to acknowledge that neither of them have the most virtuous past. With Natty's advice about distancing himself from Amy rings in his ears, he seals their relationship with a kiss.
Warren's grateful for Calvin's intervention over the CCTV footage and thanks him with a fist full of notes. As they talk about having a night out together, Calvin states he'll have to square things with Carmel first because after the debacle with Mark yesterday, she's feeling very vulnerable. Warren has an idea and suggests he gives Carmel the afternoon off and Calvin can sweep her off her feet - he'll even lend her his car to do it in style!
Airs on Monday, February 23 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
A thrilled Hayley stuns Zak, Archie and Zoë when she tells them about her forthcoming date with Rhys. Zak is immediately on edge, while Archie revels in winding him up about Rhys' dubious reputation. Meanwhile, Hayley is unfazed by Zoë's attempts to prepare her for Rhys' chequered past. She's confident she can handle him.
After a chat with Rhys, Zak relaxes about the situation, assuming that Rhys won't make an issue of Hayley's wheelchair but unbeknownst to her friends, Rhys still doesn't have a clue about her disability.
Hayley arrives early and observes Rhys from afar in the Dog. She's hit by a wave of insecurity when she sees a good looking Rhys comfortably chatting with pretty girls by the bar.
Overwhelmed by self-doubt, she heads back to halls without making her presence known. Making up an excuse for turning up at Zak's halls, he goes out to get them some beers. Hayley is shocked when Rhys lands on her doorstep wanting to know why she never turned up. She's flattered that he's come looking for her and they agree to go out for their date. As Hayley excitedly goes to get her coat, he clocks her chair and when she returns from getting her coat… Rhys has done a bunk!
Amy grows jealous of Josh's new friend Lydia who seems to be all he can talk about, while Sarah has her hands full at Steph's dance school. Steph begins to think that Sarah has ideas above her station and is horrified to discover that she's trying it on with her. Mayhem ensues as a dance off gets underway.
With each girl trying to out-do the other, the students are unimpressed. Archie, however, is thrilled and takes great delight in watching the girl on girl action. Sarah's resolve begins to quiver as Archie proclaims his undying love for her.
A sheepish Ste turns up at Amy's doorstep, anxious to see Leah. Amy explains that he just can't turn up when he likes and how difficult it would be if anyone found out, but eventually agrees to let him see Leah. Amy panics when Josh makes an appearance and Ste has to hide in the kitchen until Amy can get rid of him. Once Josh leaves, a relieved Amy tells Ste she can't go through this rigmarole again - if Mike ever found out there'd be trouble!
Elliot struggles with his ability to see auras and seeks an explanation in science. Leila's completely out of her depth once Elliot starts asking probing questions and under pressure, flees from a concerned Elliot. Catching up with her, Elliot insists she tells him what's wrong and seizing the moment, Leila imparts that she's a fraud and has never seen an aura in her life. With him asking all the questions, he only highlights her lack of knowledge on the subject.
As she laments how she's a fake, Elliot attempts to buoy her up, but it's to no avail as the tears start to flow. Eventually, Leila allows Elliot to break through her defences and she's thrilled when he begins to help her see auras.
Gilly's intrigued by Rhys' latest conquest and wants to hear all about her. As Rhys dreams of his date, Gilly is left running the pub, giving Rhys plenty of time to prepare. He's soon brought back to earth when Zak arrives to have the 'big brother' chat and misunderstanding Zak's words, Rhys fails to understand the significance of Zak calling Hayley 'special'. Telling Josh about his date, Rhys is angered when Josh seems to prefer hanging out with Amy and Leah, rather than him.
2502: Zak confronts Rhys
Airs on Tuesday, February 24 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
After the close call with Josh yesterday, Amy's reluctant to let Ste look after Leah, but eventually relents under pressure. When Josh is late to meet her, Amy's temper is fuelled when he arrives and talks non-stop about his uni course and new friend Lydia. Feeling rejected and left behind by Josh's new life, Amy vents her frustrations and tells him exactly how she feels.
A bemused Josh looks on, unaware until now of the extent of Amy's jealousy. Ste guesses all is not right with Josh when Amy comes to pick up Leah. Amy tells Ste about Josh and his new friend Lydia and Ste can't resist telling her he thinks Josh is an idiot for not wanting to spend his time with her and Leah.
After Josh nearly catches Ste with Amy and Leah once again, Amy makes a decision and tells Ste he can't see her and Leah anymore. Ste misreads her frustration as attraction and reacts by attempting to kiss her. Totally flustered, she flees declaring that there is definitely no future for them - she's with Josh and that's the way it's going to stay. Ste's left reeling as his impromptu kiss may have cost him a heavy price.
Elliot and Zak go head-to-head in a pancake competition, both convinced they own the best recipe. Talk soon turns to Hayley's date with Rhys and she informs everyone it went well but she won't be seeing him again. However, her face tells a different story and when Leila gently asks Hayley about her date, she's shocked to hear that Rhys did a runner.
As the pancake tasting gets underway, Michaela arrives and sensing there's a story behind Hayley and Rhys' so-called date, forces the truth from Hayley. Zak is dismayed to hear about Rhys' actions and confronts him in the SU Bar. Forcing him to do the honourable thing, Rhys reluctantly faces Hayley. An uncomfortable conversation ensues and it becomes clear Rhys' problem is with her wheelchair. Hayley bravely faces his excuses with dignity before leaving and allowing her tears to fall.
Calvin's annoyed to hear that Carmel's being taken out on the beat by Mark and heads off to get some fresh air. Meanwhile, Carmel's worried about Calvin's behaviour when he appears preoccupied with something.
Michaela's impressed with Sasha's bag making techniques and suggests she should try selling some. Keen on the idea and eager for any excuse to talk to Warren, Sasha wonders if she could put a show on at the Loft.
Calvin goes to the loft to talk to Warren about a laptop scam when Sasha arrives to ask about holding her handbag show. Calvin tries to bundle Sasha out of the office before she can see the stolen laptops. Sasha is furious to be treated like a child in front of Warren and reminds him of the dangerous secret she holds for him. Furious that Sasha brought up Nige so casually, Calvin forces a sullen Sasha out.
Steph and Sarah are on a quest to advertise the dance school, but are distracted when she spots dirty tables in Mobs and reprimands Cindy for shoddy standards. Archie's arrival makes Sarah uncomfortable, especially when he shows interest in joining a dance class. Steph's thrilled but as the session gets underway, she's alarmed when Sarah tries to massage her. Steph's convinced that Sarah is getting carried away with her attraction towards her.
Cindy arrives to watch Archie and some of his sports friends take part in the class but is horrified that they're not the young, beefy rugby players she'd hoped for… but Archie's Bowles team. Steph's temper flares when she sees Cindy has deserted Mobs yet again and accuses her of shirking her responsibilities. A huge row ensues and Cindy finds herself once again unemployed.
2503: Calvin takes the CCTV footage
Airs on Wednesday, February 25 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Ste confesses to Dom about his kiss with Amy and about his fears for the future. Challenging him to do the adult thing, Dom suggests he pays Amy a visit and apologises for his behaviour. At school, meanwhile, Amy's increasingly rankled by the mention of Josh's new friend Lydia and struggles to hide her jealousy.
As a nervous Ste waits for Amy, he catches the attention of Theresa. She witnesses Amy arguing with him and wonders if she's his girlfriend. With Josh and Ste in the same vicinity, it's only a matter of time before tempers ignite and a newly-rejected Ste delights in telling Josh about seeing Leah and his kiss with Amy. Josh is furious and stalks off, while Theresa takes the opportunity to follow Ste. She finds him uncooperative when she attempts to befriend him. Josh and Amy kiss and make up after their argument, however another shadow crosses over when Josh receives his offer from Kings College and Amy realises she may lose him after all.
Natty gives Ste food for thought over Amy and suggests he back off and let her come to him. Ste's bolstered and after bumping into Theresa, he takes Natty's advice on board and cheekily asks Theresa if she fancies spending some time with him. Excited beyond belief, Theresa seizes the chance as we wonder what the future holds in store for her and Ste?
Malachy and Mercedes' search for work requires desperate measures. With Malachy trying his hand as a masseur and Mercedes a mother's help, the race is on to see who can outdo the other. In Il Gnosh, a busy Dom struggles to cope, so when a wily Cindy offers her services. Before Dom can blink, she's hoodwinked him into giving her a trial shift.
A furious Mercedes returns and tells Malachy that she's been sacked already. Bragging that he's been paid extra for his magic hand technique, Mercedes refuses to join his massaging scam. Instead, she makes a beeline for a stressed out Dom to wangle a trial shift out of him. When the Mercedes and Cindy realise that they're working together, chaos ensues as they try to out-manoeuvre each other in front of a weary Dom. By the end of the night, Mercedes and Cindy secure themselves a permanent job at Gnosh leaving Dom incredulous as to how it happened?
Calvin's alarmed when he stumbles upon a pensive Carmel about to experience her first raid. The realisation hits him that they're targeting the Loft and an oblivious Warren is inside with forty stolen laptops. Calvin frantically searches for Warren and is flooded with relief to hear that the laptops have been moved. Hi relief is short-lived, however, when they remember the CCTV cameras all over the club with footage that would incriminate them both.
In the grip of fear and under pressure from Warren to sort out their problem, Calvin returns home. Fully aware he's jeopardising Carmel's career, he removes the CCTV DVD from the case, making her seem incompetent in front of a furious Mark. Saving his own neck, Calvin's wracked with guilt as he watches Carmel crumble under Marks wrath.
Leila's bored waiting at the bar while Justin works. Elliot's arrival sparks some interest and when conversation turns to auras, they head off together to investigate further. As the bond between them grows, is the aura of love surrounding Elliot and Leila?
2504: Calvin's stunned by who he sees
Airs on Thursday, February 26 2009 at 18:30 GMT on Channel 4
Carmel tries to apologise to Mark for the missing CCTV footage, but things just get worse as he vents his frustrations at her incompetence. Wracked with guilt, Calvin struggles to deal with his part in the whole sorry mess. Arriving to collect Carmel from Evissa in Warren's flash car, the couple end up going on a romantic walk.
As they enjoy spending time alone together, Carmel thanks Calvin before they head back to the car. Suggesting they take a drive and find a country pub for dinner, they're about to set off when someone familiar catches Calvin's eye in the car park. Turning on his headlights, Calvin cannot believe what he's seeing. A ghost from the past but there in the flesh – it's Nige and he's well and truly alive…
Mercedes is reporting for work when she gleefully hears that Malachy has lost his masseurs job. As the competition heats up between her and Cindy, the uniform becomes increasingly revealing and Dom is powerless to intervene.
Loretta watches birds in the Village and Mercedes receives a huge shock when she gazes through her binoculars and sees Dom and Loretta kissing. Mercedes is overwhelmed by fury and she verbally attacks the couple as they head back inside. Seeing Dom with another woman so soon after Tina's death is the biggest insult to Mercedes and she has no problem telling them both how she feels - especially when she hears how they met in a lap dancing bar.
Taking her anger out on Malachy, Mercedes lashes out at the cruelty of life and admits how she misses Tina. Malachy comforts her as best he can but she can't help but worry about the future of her own relationship. Loretta attempts to apologise to Mercedes for getting off on the wrong foot, but it's to no avail as Mercedes remains adamant she's a slapper and is nothing compared to her sister. Dom's pleased to see Loretta and Mercedes chatting and assumes all is well, but he couldn't be farther from the truth.
Ste's playing hard to get when Theresa suggest they hook up later on. Relishing the power he has over her, he leaves her wanting more when he heads off to play football with Natty. As the lads' friendship grows, Natty's opinions matter more and more to Ste and after he comments on the state of the flat, Ste realises he has to buck his ideas up. As Natty tells him about a charity group he works for called KidzWithKidz and how they helped him, Ste takes all his advice on board.
An excited Theresa waits for Ste in Mobs and as they start chatting, soon talk turns to her rape allegation against Tony. Theresa is frustrated that she can't tell him the whole story and irritated that she has to defend herself to him. Ste refuses to let it go but they come to an uneasy truce when he's forced to acknowledge that neither of them have the most virtuous past. With Natty's advice about distancing himself from Amy rings in his ears, he seals their relationship with a kiss.
Warren's grateful for Calvin's intervention over the CCTV footage and thanks him with a fist full of notes. As they talk about having a night out together, Calvin states he'll have to square things with Carmel first because after the debacle with Mark yesterday, she's feeling very vulnerable. Warren has an idea and suggests he gives Carmel the afternoon off and Calvin can sweep her off her feet - he'll even lend her his car to do it in style!