Monday
Tanya boxes up the rest of Max's things at home. However, over at Jack's place, Max is determined that he'll find a way to move back in with Tanya as soon as possible. Knowing that protective Cora is the main person standing in his way, Max waits until she has left for her afternoon launderette shift before heading to see Tanya.
Max manages to persuade Tanya to meet him at Jack's so they can talk properly. However, when Cora hears about this, she is furious with Tanya for letting Max worm his way back into her life. Cora does all she can to stop her daughter making another mistake - will Tanya listen?
Meanwhile, Denise is disappointed when she learns that she didn't get the regional manager position, but things look up slightly when Ian invites her over for a consolation dinner. At the same time, a confident Zainab remains convinced that she will be the successful applicant. Expecting more prosperous times ahead, Zainab orders an expensive water feature which has caught her eye in a fancy magazine. Masood is horrified by the extravagant purchase, but Zainab explains that she's keen to walk tall in the community again following recent setbacks.
Elsewhere, Sharon is upset when she sees that she isn't in any of Dennis's drawings of his family. Jack points out that Sharon has been neglecting Dennis in favour of Lexi. When Bianca butts in by mentioning Dennis fighting at school, Sharon fires her and Kat from their joint cleaning job at R&R.
Also today, Masood feels awkward when Ayesha asks him to turn down her lunch date with Rashid for her, Zainab confronts Carol as Lauren's friends have broken her gate, while an emotional Lola says goodbye to Lexi as Phil takes her away to Cornwall for a holiday with Peggy - but Lola vows that it's the last time Phil and her social worker will push her around.
Tuesday
Zainab has received the bad news that she didn't get the promotion, but she is finding it difficult to tell Masood. However, she is forced to come clean when the new regional manager visits the Minute Mart. Masood is supportive of Zainab and tells her that she should have just been honest.
Later, Masood encourages Ayesha to follow her dreams - advising that she should go to university and tell Zainab the truth about how she doesn't have any feelings for Rashid. However, when Ayesha does so, she is left in tears as Zainab dashes her dreams of university and a career - urging her not to pass up on the opportunity she has with Rashid. With Ayesha in turmoil, she privately tells Masood that Zainab doesn't love him like she does and she knows he feels the same way…
Meanwhile, Whitney seems uncomfortable when she spots Joey and Lauren kissing. However, Joey warns her to stop looking down her nose at them, claiming that he'll tell Tyler about the kiss they shared if she's not careful. Fearful that the truth will emerge, Whitney confides in Bianca about the problem, but Bianca advises her to just keep quiet to avoid any trouble. Ignoring this advice, Whitney tells Tyler the truth and all hell breaks loose as he angrily confronts Joey at The Vic. Afterwards, Tyler ends his relationship with Whitney.
Elsewhere, Bianca and Kat agree to set up a market stall together, but they wonder how they'll raise enough cash to get the idea off the ground. As they attempt to raise the money, Kat heads off to pawn her wedding ring. However, when Alfie spots her, he convinces her to have some money from him instead - explaining that by supporting her, he's also supporting Tommy. Kat promises to pay back the cash as soon as she can.
Also today, Max is in despair as Tanya isn't picking up her phone and Sharon is unwilling to help him, Dot continues to struggle with the rent arrears that Cora has left her with, Alice agrees to start looking after Scarlett for Michael after being made redundant at work, while AJ heads to Bianca's place after she agrees to a date - but will he get lucky or leave empty-handed?
Thursday
When AJ notices the strange atmosphere between his brother and Ayesha, Masood explains how she has fallen for him and even played footsie with him under the table the other day. However, AJ isn't convinced and tells Masood that Ayesha must be playing games - there's no way she'd really be interested in him!
Masood realises that AJ must be right, so he later confronts Ayesha by hinting that he gets the joke but she should concentrate her efforts on Rashid. As the day continues, however, Masood is shocked to find Ayesha in just a towel wanting his attention. Masood is left stunned as Ayesha insists that her feelings for him are entirely serious - what more does she need to do to convince him?
Meanwhile, Alfie is planning to surprise Roxy by swapping Kat's name for hers on the plaque above the door of The Vic - even though Jean thinks it's far too soon for this. At the same time, Kat and Bianca face a backlash from the other Bridge Street traders, who aren't best pleased at the thought of working alongside Bianca after she previously stole from them. Alfie decides to help out by convincing Ian to speak to the other market traders in Bianca and Kat's defence, and the plan works.
Later, Kat heads over to The Vic to thank Alfie with a bottle of his favourite liqueur in hand, but her timing couldn't be worse as the big reveal of the plaque is about to take place. Kat stares on in shock as she witnesses Alfie proudly unveiling the new plaque to Roxy's delight.
Elsewhere, Max continues to struggle without Tanya and has another run in with Cora where she swears never to let Max near her daughter again, Michael is pleased when Alice starts working for him but ends up having to comfort her when she gets upset over Derek's death, Bianca tries to get Tyler and Whitney back together following their break-up, while Kirsty's wedding ring arrives in the post for Max.
Friday
Max is feeling angry after receiving Kirsty's wedding ring in the post, and he decides that he blames her for the mess his life is currently in. Deciding to confront Kirsty, Max storms off to find her and he goes looking at the home of Adam, her ex-boyfriend's brother. Loud music is blaring from the house but there's no answer when Max knocks on the door. Suddenly, however, Kirsty appears behind Max and appears confused over why he is there.
Although Max wants to talk to Kirsty, he feels uneasy because she seems to be behaving strangely. When the scarf Kirsty is wearing falls from around her head, Max spots that she has a nasty bruise on her cheek. Adam then opens the door at last, and Max confronts him about beating Kirsty. Max then faces a frightening situation as he is dragged into the house and subjected to a vicious beating by Adam and his mate…
Meanwhile, Tyler is struggling following his split from Whitney. He makes several attempts to talk to Whitney while she is busy working at the community centre, but eventually decides to try a different method. Tyler organises it so that the kids she is teaching all hold up letters to spell: "Will you marry me?" Whitney is speechless over the surprise proposal.
Elsewhere, Masood finds himself working outside in the freezing weather as he builds Zainab's water feature. Ayesha is worried for Masood as she watches on, but Zainab is only concerned about the Imam arriving later today for a meeting about the upcoming wedding.
Also today, Michael and Alice continue to get along well and Tyler winds Joey up over Michael's intentions for his sister, Tiffany hopes to break into singing stardom and pays no attention when AJ tells her that she is rubbish, while Ian asks Denise to dinner but feels a little deflated when she realises it's a pre-empted 'thank you' for looking out for Lucy while he goes to visit Michelle.
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