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In an effort to win Tanya back, Max sets about trying to prove that he’s serious about taking things slowly. Tanya invites Max for dinner and sets about seducing him. When Max enquires if this means they are getting back together, Tanya is put out. Max convinces Tanya that he wants her back for good and the two end up in a steamy embrace. When Max runs out to buy condoms he knocks into a staggering, dishevelled blonde wreck: it’s Stacey.

Bradley tries to trace Stacey to discuss divorce proceedings but meets a dead end. He bemoans the Slaters’ lack of cooperation to an irritated Syd. He tells her he’s doing this for them, but she insists he should do it for himself.

With no-one seeming to have remembered Christian’s birthday, he’s in low spirits. He’s thrilled when his friend, James arrives. Janine returns from her holiday. Syed inquires about renting a room in her flat and she happily agrees. There’s tension at the Masala unit with Zainab resenting Amira for encouraging Syed to move out. Amira later relents that there’s no need for them both to leave - she will go to Janine’s alone.

Denise is unimpressed by Chelsea’s new boyfriend and his flashy footballer lifestyle. When Theo comes to return Chelsea’s things, Denise is regretful that Chelsea’s chosen the wrong man. Lucas encourages Denise to give Ellis a chance. They go to R&R in an effort to bond with Chelsea and her new boyfriend.

Minty’s excited when Manda seductively proposes a game of poker. Jack and Ronnie join in and suggest strip poker.

Bianca’s efforts to help Whitney move on post-Debra, only serve to leave Whitney feeling smothered. Taking pity on Whitney, Libby offers her filing work with Darren at the car lot for company.