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Lola desperately waits for news on Lexi, and is overwhelmed when Phil offers a glimmer of hope. Dot is upset when Ian and Fatboy try to meddle in her affairs, but she is adamant.

Taking charge, Lola sends Phil and Billy for paracetemol and a thermometer and rings NHS Direct. Lexi won’t drink, throws up again and has a rash on her stomach. Billy tells Lola Ben had meningitis as a baby. Panicking, Phil wants to drive to hospital. Lola insists they wait for the ambulance. At the hospital, medics tend to Lexi. Lola soothes her when they have to insert a cannula. Billy paces outside with Abi and Max. Lexi’s diagnosed with gastroenteritis – she’ll be fine. Lola sobs with relief. Phil reveals their meeting is to discuss returning Lexi; he agrees with Trish that Lola’s ready to have her back.

Ian’s keen to involve the media to save Dot’s house. She refuses. Ian and Sharon help Fatboy sort through Dot’s papers. Dot agrees to let Ian get her a solicitor. Once they’ve gone, Dot looks around her home, fearful of what’s to come.

Jack’s delighted when Dennis calls him Dad. Kat’s had a letter about Ronnie who’ll be released on temporary licence in 8 weeks. Jack can’t believe he’s happy again with Sharon. Kat tells Jack she has the CSA on to Michael for support for Tommy. Later, Kat threatens Michael with a solicitor. Michael suggests dinner to discuss things. Jack retrieves the letter then replaces it in the drawer, unopened.

Ava and Dexter check into the B&B. Abi and Dexter plot to bring the family together for a take away, to Ava’s irritation. Kirsty gate-crashes. Dexter plays Ava’s favourite song, Kim dances and everyone joins in. Kirsty hisses at Tanya to back off - the B&B is her home. Tanya’s grateful when Ava pulls her up to dance.

Liam wants to live with Ricky once he’s discharged from hospital so his family aren’t targeted. Bianca shows him an emergency police mobile and convinces Liam to come home.

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    • Electric Guest

      Waves

    • Rizzle Kicks

      Mama Do the Hump

    • Natty

      July

Credits

Role Contributor
Dot Branning June Brown
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Ava Hartman Clare Perkins
Dexter Hartman Khali Best
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Max Branning Jake Wood
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Liam Butcher James Forde
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Paramedic Melissa Dean
Doctor Joanna Bending
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Lance Kneeshaw
Writer Sally Abbott

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