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Max is convinced he knows what's best for his family, but he is soon put in his place. Kirsty is left heartbroken when she is forced to sacrifice the thing she cares about most.

Max and Abi think it’s too soon, but Lauren’s pleased to be home and plans to keep busy with running. After an awkward reception from Joey, Lucy and Whitney, and on learning Lucy lied about being with Joey, Lauren’s upset and wonders if she should stay. Abi snaps that everything can’t to go back to normal after Lauren hurt everyone. Worried Max searches for Lauren, Joey declares he’ll keep his distance for Lauren’s health. On advice from Cora, Lauren apologises to Whitney and Lucy, swearing that she is going to change, and reassures Joey that her decline wasn’t his fault. Kirsty promises to support Lauren. Jack and Max are intent on taking Lauren back to the clinic. Lauren insists she’ll re-start her course and speak to an alcohol counsellor, and vows to stay.

Billy attempts to assert his authority over Lucy at Butcher’s Joints. Janine remains cold with Danny and asks Lucy to create an efficiency report on one of her businesses. Lucy discovers Ian’s been paying Carl from Scarlett’s takings before giving Janine her half. Ian begs Lucy not to tell Janine.

Sadie sets up a temporary salon market stall. Poppy’s affronted to be handing out flyers for the new salon, ‘Beauty’. Sadie flirts with the men to drum up business, leaving the women un-impressed. On Poppy’s advice, Sadie redeems herself by rejecting lecherous AJ and buys Poppy a drink.

Whitney avoids Ava, mindful that the interviews for play scheme assistant are today. Tiffany pleads Whitney’s case to Ava, playing her a recording of Whitney confessing how much she wants the job. Ava gives Whitney the job.

Kat gets a letter from Victim Liaison services - Ronnie’s being released within the month. She wants to talk to Alfie, but bottles it after watching him with Roxy.

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      Kiss You

    • Electric Guest

      This Head I Hold

    • Jason Derulo

      The Other Side

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      Patandra

    • Jessie J

      Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)

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      Made in the USA

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      La La La

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      Get Up

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      Right Here (feat. Foxes)

    • Rae Morris

      Hard to Forget

    • Bastille

      Laura Palmer

    • Jessie Ware

      Imagine it Was Us

    • Rhianna

      Pour it Up

    • Little Mix

      How Ya Doin'

Credits

Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Max Branning Jake Wood
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Carl White Daniel Coonan
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Danny Pennant Gary Lucy
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Ava Hartman Clare Perkins
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Sadie Young Kate Magowan
AJ Ahmed Phaldut Sharma
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Joey Branning David Witts
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Tiffany Butcher Maisie Smith
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Nic Phillips
Writer Katie Douglas

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