Digital Lane | Wednesday 19th February | Episode 42
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Official Overnights: 7.5 million (34.2%)

Christine smiles at herself in the mirror, before looking down at the pregnancy test. She picks it up and stares at it, before breathing a sigh of relief. She then bins the pregnancy test and walks out the bathroom. The camera moves close to the bin, to reveal a negative pregnancy test. Over at the Coles, Frankie bangs the bathroom wall with anger, before picking the pregnancy test up and staring at it. “I shouldn’t have been so stupid, then I wouldn’t even need to take one of these” She whispers to herself, before the camera turns around to reveal a negative pregnancy test. It moves to Jasmine Feather, who is covering her mouth with shock as she stares at the positive pregnancy test. She picks it up from the floor and puts it into her bag and rushes out the bathroom. She walks into the bedroom nervously, before putting on a fake smile and climbing into bed with Conrad.

Morning falls on Digital Lane as Sandy walks into Brad’s bedroom and hands him a cup of coffee. Brad gulps it down, hung-over from the night before. She stares at him, worried for his safety again. “What were you doing at Jasmine’s house Brad?” Sandy nervously asks him. “I don’t know, I was drunk” Brad moans as he tries to go back to sleep. Sandy rolls her eyes and tells him he must have knew what he was doing when he climbed out the window. Brad warns Sandy to leave him alone and Sandy sighs before walking out the bedroom. She walks downstairs and Gracie notices her worry about Brad. Gracie picks up her phone and phones her father, Dwayne. “Dad, we need you over here. It’s mum, I’m worried” Gracie says on the phone. On the other line, Dwayne smirks before telling his daughter he will be right over. Gracie nervously smiles, before putting the phone down and walking into the kitchen to see her mother.

Andie looks around for anyone, before walking into the alleyway behind the shops on the business district. “Did anyone see you come here?” Drew nervously asks. “Calm down, it doesn’t matter if someone did. They aren’t going to find out what happened last night” Andie tells them. “You killed a homeless girl! Someone is going to find out eventually” Elena snaps. Andie tells Elena to get a hold of herself, or people will begin to be suspicious. “We’ve got to stay low, what happened can’t get out” Drew tells them both. “But Elena’s right, someone will find out what I done” Andie says as she begins to panic. “Just stay calm, we can do this” Drew says as he holds Andie’s hand and looks into her eyes. “What about me? You’re so selfish. You’ve dragged me and Drew into this and all you can tell me is to keep quiet” Elena angrily tells her. “I don’t care Elena, go to the police, you will go down with me” Andie warns. Elena shrugs and shoves by her. Andie shakes her head and runs after her with Drew. The camera moves round to reveal Elaine standing in the back of Have Your Cake, having listened to every word.

Christine walks down the business district with Ryan, before bumping into Stephanie, who is staring at her Estate Agents from outside. “Everything alright?” Christine asks as she watches Stephanie stare blankly at the Estate Agents. “Perfectly fine, just thinking about my future” Stephanie tells them. “Are you thinking of selling?” Christine asks surprised. “Yeah, I feel like starting a new chapter in my life once the divorce with Charlie is over, but this place is leaving me stuck in the past” Stephanie tells her. “How is that coming along by the way?” Ryan asks. “We are close to finishing it, I can’t wait to get out of it” Stephanie says breathing a sigh of relief. Stephanie turns round to see a van driving down the business district, it drives over the puddle, which splashes onto Stephanie’s clothes. “Ugh! This is new as well” Stephanie moans. “Looks like someone has bought Neon Sky and is changing it about” Ryan tells them as he and Stephanie stare at the moving men bringing out bar stools. “Good luck to them” Christine says as she stares at the Estate Agents, imagining herself as the owner.

Jasmine waves off Conrad as he drives back home. Jasmine then stands biting her nails with worry, wondering what she will do next. She spots Elaine inside the Gibson house so she crosses the Lane and knocks on the door. Inside, Elaine laughs as Karl tries to get the pancake of the ceiling. “So they were talking about some sort of murder. I don’t know what they have actually done, but I will find out” Elaine tells Karl. “I don’t think Andie is the type to kill” Karl tells her. “You never really know what someone is like eh” Elaine says as she laughs as Karl gets the pancake. “Hold on, I’ll get it” Elaine tells him as she walks to the front door after hearing a knock. She opens it and is stunned to see Jasmine standing. “What do you want?” Elaine snaps. “I need to talk to someone and you’re the only person who listens to me” Jasmine nervously says. Elaine invites her in and Jasmine walks into the living room, as Elaine tells Karl to keep out before walking into the living room also. “What’s wrong now?” Elaine asks as she sits on the couch. “I’m pregnant” Jasmine instantly comes out with. “Oh my god! Congratulations!” Elaine shouts as she goes to hug her. “Congratulations? I’m 40 years of age. The ship for me having children has sailed.” Jasmine snaps. “It’s still a baby, is it Conrad’s?” Elaine asks. “Yes, same as the last one, which would be here right now if you didn’t push me down a flight of stairs” Jasmine angrily says. Elaine sits quietly, being reminded of what she done. “You know what, I shouldn’t have even told you” Jasmine angrily says as she walks out. “I didn’t even do anything” Elaine whispers to herself as she rolls her eyes at Jasmine. Jasmine crosses the road and unlocks her car and gets in, before driving off the Lane.

Mark throws a suitcase onto the bed and begins to put his and Luisa’s clothes into it, telling Luisa to get some of Rose’s things to put into it too. “Where are we going?” Luisa asks nervously. “Anywhere but here, we can’t stay here when all he does is come back and cause trouble” Mark tells her. Luisa nods nervously, before walking into Rose’s bedroom and taking clothes from her wardrobe. She smiles as she looks at the toys on the floor. She then goes over to the mirror and stares at herself. She closes her eyes and opens them again, jumping as she sees another vision of her uncle standing there. “Are you okay mum?” Rose says as she walks into the room. Luisa looks behind her and the vision is gone. She smiles at her daughter, telling her everything is fine and that they need to go away for a while.

Sandy nervously puts the knife into the dishwasher, still wondering what Brad was doing the night before at Jasmine’s. She freezes when the doorbell goes. She slowly walks over to the front door, before getting angry as she sees Dwayne standing with a bunch of roses. She opens the front door angrily, demanding to know what he wants now. “Just wanted to see your beautiful face” Dwayne says flirtatiously. “Oh don’t start. I’m not interested” Sandy tells him. “Oh well I’m your husband so I technically own half of this house” Dwayne says as he pushes his way in. Sandy rolls her eyes and slams the door behind him. She glares at Gracie, knowing she called him. “So what are you really here for?” Sandy asks. “Well I was about to open the gym so I thought I’d come round and see my favourite girls” Dwayne says as he hugs Gracie. “Seriously? You’ve forgiven him for what he forced you to do?” Sandy asks Gracie angrily. “Oh just move on, leave it in the past” Gracie tells her. With Gracie’s words shaking Sandy’s world, she slams open the door and walks out the house, shouting that they can either have her or their father.

Andie walks into her flat and stands motionless; staring at the spot she killed Lola. She takes her coat off and hangs it up and carefully walks by it, before going into the kitchen and staring at the bottle she used to kill Lola. A tear runs from her eye as she turns on the tap and begins to clean it again. She then goes into the cupboard and grabs carpet cleaner and pours the powder on the carpet and leaves it to dry in. She sighs as she heavily breathes, realising how serious what she has done really is. There is a knock at the door and Andie rushes, thinking it is Drew. Elaine stands there, before shoving her way in and telling Andie she wants answers.

Jasmine pulls up outside Conrad’s apartment and rushes out the car and to the front door. She bangs on the door and a girl answers. “Hi, can I help you?” She says. Jasmine looks at her strangely before asking, “Who are you?” “I’m Laura, Laura White, why what’s it to you?” Laura tells her. Jasmine looks at her strangely before asking where Conrad is. Laura shouts on him and he comes to the door, shocked to see Jasmine standing there. “She wants to speak to you” Laura tells him before kissing him on the cheek and walking off. Jasmine shakes her head in disgust, before storming off. Conrad runs behind her, telling her that he was going to get rid of her soon. “Somehow, I don’t believe you” Jasmine says sarcastically before getting into her car and driving off, leaving Conrad standing there full of regret. He walks back up to the apartment and walks in to find Laura smiling as she reads her magazines. “Who was that?” Laura eagerly asks. Conrad, still thinking of Jasmine, tells her that it was just an old friend. “She seemed quite desperate for something, is she an ex?” Laura laughs. Conrad shakes his head and walks to the bedroom. Laura stares at him as he walks off, knowing something isn’t right.

Frankie walks downstairs and finds Daniel and Susan flirting as they eat dinner. She rolls her eyes and puts her jacket on. Daniel looks up as Susan heads to the toilet. He walks over and asks where she’s going. “What’s it to you?” Frankie snaps. “I care about you” He whispers. “Oh really? Doesn’t seem like it the way you are happily eating with her” Frankie says cheekily. “You know you are the only one I love” Daniel whispers as he kisses her on the cheek. “Get off me” Frankie says pushing him away. “Come on you know you feel the same” Daniel says. Frankie smirks, telling him that they can’t keep doing this. “Why not?” Daniel asks. “Because I thought you got me pregnant earlier, I mean come on, you with a child! How bad would that have been” Frankie says laughing. Daniel’s smile drops, however he nods and lets out a slight chuckle as Frankie heads out. Susan, after overhearing it all, smirks as she folds her arms while leaning against the wall.

Luisa and Mark put the suitcases in the car quickly as they try to not get that wet from the rain. Rose rushes from the front door and gets into the car. Luisa tells Mark she has to get one more thing from the house and walks back into the dark house. She walks to the kitchen and opens the biscuit tin to take out some money. She shuts it and turns around and almost bangs her head on the cupboards when she sees Peter standing at the back door. She opens it up and tells him to leave, but he pushes his way in. “Going somewhere?” Peter tells her. “Yes. We are leaving, for good” Luisa tells him. “Oh really, I don’t think so” Peter tells her. “What you going to do about it?” Luisa whispers angrily. “I’ll tell Mark about our little meeting where you handed me money to leave” Peter warns, “Because you and I both know you didn’t tell him, and the money came from his wages” Luisa goes quiet, before telling Peter he can’t do anything about it. Peter goes towards her and grabs her by the throat and tells her that he will do as he says, or else.

This episode marks the first appearance of guest character Laura White, played by Scarlett Bowman.

Cast List (19 Regulars, 2 Guests)

Really good episode I'm glad Elaine has found out I can't wait to see how she uses the knowledge to her advantage, Jasmine and Conrad are very interesting together and Laura also seems intriguing i think she's going to be a bitch towards Jasmine, Glad Dwayne is back but I sort of hope in a way Sandy doesn't forgive him

Another brilliant episode, as always. Enjoyed every scene, suprised Elaine find out, definetly going to be interesting what Andie tells her in the next ep. Luisa's storyline is also interesting to read. Loving Jasmine as well

Great ep, SA

Digital Lane is going from strength to strength, Elaine finding out was a shocking! Peter's a bit sick isn't he?

Poor Luisa

Thanks everyone for the lovely feedback! Really means a lot.

Elaine! :O

Andie's story is fantastic, and I loved the pregnancy tests story, Christine and Frankie's are negative, Jasmine's is positive.

Digital Lane has been really good, it's going from strength to strength as everybody said before, I can guarantee you'll pick up quite a lot of awards!

Thanks for the lovely comments Cal.

Digital Lane | Friday 21st February | Episode 43
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Official Overnights: 7.8 million (33.4%)

Luisa walks out of the Young house and tells Mark she can’t just up and leave. Mark, confused, asks her why she can’t. “My whole life is here! I can’t just up and leave” Luisa tells him. “But what about Peter?” Mark asks. “Leave him to me” Luisa nervously says. “Last time I did that you had an affair with him” Mark cheekily says as he gets the suitcases out the car. Luisa helps Rose out the car and they both run into the house to get away from the rain. Jasmine pulls up on her driveway and rushes into the house, holding a bottle of wine in her hands. She turns on the light and heads to the kitchen and pours herself a large glass. She is about to drink it, but hesitates. She sighs and pours it down the sink. “Next 9 months of your life Jasmine, yay” Jasmine sarcastically says to herself as she puts the wine bottle into the trash.

Jessica glares at Sandy as she drowns her sorrows at the bar in Purple Moon. “Get rid of her, she’s scaring away the punters!” Jessica tells Frankie. Frankie is appalled by Jessica’s rudeness, however does as she says and walks over to Sandy. “Everything okay Sands?” Frankie asks informally. “Perfectly fine” Sandy lies. “Well that’s great! We are shutting up early because it’s pretty quiet tonight so I need you to be on your way” Frankie slips into the conversation. Sandy nods and grabs her bag and drunkenly heads out of Purple Moon. “Gold star for you girl!” Jessica says cheekily, as Frankie rolls her eyes. Outside, Sandy walks down the business district, before noticing a candlelight on in ‘Have Your Cake’. She rushes over and sees the door is already unlocked. She slowly walks into the shop, curious at to what is going on. She turns on the light to find Dwayne sitting at a candlelit table with a ‘I’m Sorry’ cake in front of him on the table. Sandy rolls her eyes and tells him she isn’t interested, but he tells her he isn’t taking no for an answer. Sandy slowly sits down, trying to resist temptation.

Elaine stands in Andie’s hallway, telling her she heard her little alleyway talk with Elena and Drew. Andie shrugs, telling her she has no clue what she is talking about. “Oh really? I know you have something to do with a murder” Elaine says evilly. “What? I have no idea what you are talking about!” Andie lies. “Don’t lie to me Andie, I know you’ve done something awful” Elaine tells her. “Elaine I’ve done nothing! I have no clue what you are talking about!” Andie pleads. Elaine smirks, telling her she will find out what she’s up too. Andie looks at her nervously as she pushes by and walks out. Andie breathes a sigh of relief, before rushing to the phone. In a dark street, Drew is walking along in a black leather jacket holding a brown envelope when his phone goes off. “Hello?” He says quietly. “Drew, it’s me Andie. Elaine Gibson knows something” Andie says nervously on the phone. “What? How?” Drew asks as he stares at his reflection in a shop window. “I don’t know, I think she heard our conversation in the alleyway” Andie says panicing. “Don’t worry, I’ll deal with this” Drew says and hangs up and continues to walk down the dark street.

In Planet Fitness, Daniel works out on the treadmill as he watches Frankie and Jessica lock up Purple Moon from the window. Jessica notices him staring and waves at him, however he ignores her. Jessica rolls her eyes and walks down the business district with Frankie. “Who is he anyway?” Jessica asks Frankie, pretending to not care. “Daniel, Daniel Taylor. He’s my mum’s fiancée.” Frankie tells her. “Fiancée? So he’s not completely tied down yet” Jessica laughs. Frankie sighs and tells Jessica that she should stay away from him. Jessica warns her that she does what she likes, before walking across the road and heading into the Bolen house. Frankie walks into the house to find her grandparents sitting watching ‘Geordie Shore’. Frankie puts her head in her hands and tells them to turn it off. “No I’m quite enjoying it, Charlotte and me would get along very well” Jack laughs. Wendy chuckles before Frankie grabs the remote and changes it over to the News. Wendy and Jack look at an embarrassed Frankie as she storms off out again. “What’s up with her?” Wendy asks. “Don’t know, get Geordie Shore back on!” Jack tells Wendy laughing.

Stephanie stares at a letter, which reveals Jamie’s court date is a week on Monday. She sighs and scratches her hair, wondering how she will cope. She walks to the window and stares over at the Bolen house, wondering how Jamie could ever kill someone. At the Bolen’s, Maria, who has received the same letter looks at it angrily. Jessica walks in and asks why she’s got such a sour face on and Maria hands her the letter. “Is he pleading guilty?” Jessica asks. “Innocent according to his stripper sister” Maria tells her. Jessica rolls her eyes and tells Maria she will deal with it. Back at the Collins, Stephanie stares at the divorce papers, before signing them off happily. Stacey walks in and hands her a cup of coffee and Stephanie smiles. “I can’t wait to just move on” Stephanie says. “Me too, I want this part of my life to be over” Stacey says as she slurps her coffee.

Back at Planet Fitness, Daniel comes out of the gym showers in just a towel and begins to dry himself off, when he hears the changing room door opening and closing. He smiles and says “Fancy seeing you here” The camera turns round to a smiling Frankie. Frankie walks over to him and they both begin to passionately kiss in the changing room. Outside, Susan emerges from the women’s changing room, giggling having seen Frankie go into the changing room. She laughs and walks off out the gym.

Jasmine sits on her doorstep, thinking about what she should do when she sees Oliver, she calls him over to talk. Oliver looks at her confused, before following her back into her house. Over at Christine’s, she sits looking at a bank statement, addressed to ‘Christine Walker’. “Ah! I have enough money to get the estate agents!” Christine shouts to Ryan. “Why would you want that place?” Ryan asks confused. “It’s a goldmine, we will be bathing in money after a while” Christine says deviously. “Why do you care about money all of a sudden?” He asks. “Money and power. What more could a girl want?” Christine tells him, before skipping off happily upstairs, leaving Ryan alone to think.

Back at Have Your Cake, Sandy laughs as Dwayne wipes off a bit of icing on her face. “Remember our first date?” Sandy says laughing. “Of course I do, 1987 TGI Fridays” Dwayne says. “And you almost battered the waiter because he got my meal wrong” Sandy laughs. Dwayne chuckles and nods, “Well he was annoying too” “I’ll give you that one. What ever happened to us?” Sandy wonders. “Nothing, we can still be that couple if you really want us to be” Dwayne says. Sandy sits thinking as the words rattle about in her head, as Dwayne clears the plates.

“Pregnant? You. Pregnant?” Oliver says laughing. “Thanks for the vote of confidence” Jasmine says. “Sorry but oh my god!” Oliver chuckles. “Shut up!” Jasmine tells him. “I need your wonderful and gracious advice” Jasmine says sarcastically. “Who’s is it?” Oliver asks. “Conrad’s, I’m a one man woman” Jasmine says. Oliver sinks in his seat with jealousy. “Something wrong?” Jasmine asks. Oliver shakes his head, before leaping in for a kiss with Jasmine. Jasmine pushes him off her, before looking into his nervous eyes and passionately kissing him again. The two then head upstairs and slam the bedroom door shut.

Luisa sits worrying about Peter’s actions as she stares at herself in the bathroom mirror. She goes pale as she remembers her ordeal, before reminding herself of her childhood again. She jumps as Mark grabs her from behind and begins to kiss her neck. “Everything okay?” He asks. Luisa hesitates, before saying “Just fine” and turning around to face him. They kiss passionately and head to the bedroom. Elsewhere in the house, Rose sits on her laptop, nervously scrolling through her Facebook messages. The camera moves round to reveal horrific messages from other girls, telling her she is ugly and that she should do everyone a favour and kill herself. Rose shivers and slams the laptop shut, before crawling into bed and crying herself to sleep.

Andie sits worried as she panics over Elaine’s knowledge. The doorbell goes and she rushes to the door. Elena pushes her way in, demanding to know why Elaine Gibson knows what happened. “Who told you?” Andie asks nervously. “Drew obviously. But I’m lucky she didn’t pull me up on my way over here!” Elena shouts. “It’s not my fault! We were all talking about it and she just so happened to hear!” Andie tells her. “Just so happens that she heard you are a murderer!” Elena shouts. Andie warns Elena that she is only making things worse for herself, but Elena denies it and tells her that she needs to get rid of this problem, and fast.

In Planet Fitness, Daniel and Frankie lie on the gym changing room floor with only a towel covering them. “What was that all about?” Daniel asks. “It meant nothing” Frankie tells him. “You sure about that? You were getting into it” Daniel says cheekily. “Don’t flatter yourself” Frankie says as she tries to find her bra. “Same time tomorrow?” Daniel asks sarcastically. “Don’t push it” Frankie tells him as she puts her clothes back on. Daniel laughs and lies on the floor proud of himself. Over at the Coles, Susan walks in angrily and slams her bags onto the floor. “What’s up with the hormonal women in this house?” Jack says cheekily. Wendy lets out a quiet laugh before going into the kitchen to check on Susan. “What’s up now?” Wendy asks. “They done it in the gym changing rooms” Susan tells her, “I’m going to have to get rid of him sooner” Wendy looks at her nervously, scared of what she might do. Over at the Fosters, Sandy and Dwayne walk into the dark Foster house laughing like children. “So are we back on?” Dwayne asks. “We sure are” Sandy says kissing him passionately and throwing her arms around his neck.

The episode ends with Elaine Gibson walking out of the house wondering where Oliver has got too. She walks to the bins and sees the trash hanging out. She pushes it in and shakes her head, before suddenly being grabbed by the throat. She struggles to push the figure off, however she knees it in the privates and the figure lets go and runs off down the Lane. Elaine holds her neck in pain as she heavily breathes, watching the Digital Lane Strangler running down the dark street.

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Elaine's a bitch, I have no idea whether to hate her or feel sorry for her because of the attack.

I am still clueless on the strangler identity

Jasmine's pregnant will be interesting to how she copes.

Wonderful follow up SoapAddict

Great episode! It's great to see Andie, Drew and Elena trying to cover up their actions, its very entertaining now Elaine knows, or has an inkling, now.

Frankie and Daniel's affair was/is shocking!I like Frankie and Jessica's partnership, and Jasmine's scenes with Oliver were also good. Sandy and Dwayne's scenes were also intriguing.

Really liked tonight's episodes.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Not that long to go until the strangler is revealed Winter!

Loved it SA really good episode I'm glad Elaine got away from the strangler after all she's only just recovering after being involved in a the Henderson house explosion, Jasmine and Oliver was a twist I wasn't expecting either and I loved the fact Jack and Wendy where watching Geordie Shore

What a brill episode. Loved the funny moments with Jack and Wendy watching Geordie Shore Elaine's a great villian when she wants to be and like winter I have no idea of who the strangler is.

Thanks sas and Owen.

Appreciate everyone's constant feedback!

No. Of Episodes: #25

PRESENT CHARACTERS

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018 Episodes – Maria Collins (Bolen)
017 Episodes –
016 Episodes – Stephanie Collins, Jessica Bolen, Jasmine Feather
015 Episodes –
014 Episodes – Ryan Bolen, Luisa Young
013 Episodes – Jamie Collins, Elaine Gibson, Karl Gibson, Mark Young, Christine Walker
012 Episodes – Stacey Collins
011 Episodes – Frankie Cole, Sandy Foster
010 Episodes –
009 Episodes – Charlie Collins, Rachel Henderson, Gracie Foster, Elena Herefordshire
008 Episodes –
007 Episodes – Oliver Potter, Wendy Cole, Brad Foster, Dwayne Foster, Andie Marcello
006 Episodes – Jack Cole, Rose Young, Conrad Steele, Drew Ross
005 Episodes – Janice Goldburn, Daniel Taylor
004 Episodes –
003 Episodes – Peter Young
002 Episodes – Ciara Goldburn
001 Episode –

Maria continues to lead the pack, however with the Bolen's storyline coming to a break, will she be able to keep hold of it for the rest of the year?

RECURRING CHARACTERS

010 Episodes – Sophie Collins

GUEST CHARACTERS

004 Episodes – Susan Cole
001 Episode – Laura White

MONTHLY WINNERS

January – Maria Collins (Bolen) – 14/16 Episodes
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April –
May –
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July – SUMMER BREAK
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October –
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Total Number of Episodes since 25th November 2013: #43 Episodes.

Digital Lane | Monday 24th February | Episode 44
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Official Overnights: 7.4 million (32.2%)

The episode opens with Elaine Gibson shaking as she reenters the Gibson house. She walks into the kitchen and hugs Karl instantly, telling him to never leave her alone again. “What’s going on?” Karl asks. “I was almost killed on our lawn” Elaine says nervously, “The stranglers back.” Karl and Elaine look at each other worriedly before hugging each other tightly.

Jasmine sits on her bed as she stares at a sleeping Oliver. She shakes her head in disgust at herself for what she has done again. She pushes him off the bed and he awakens. “What are you doing?” Oliver asks angrily. “What are you doing? Taking advantage of me when I’m vulnerable” Jasmine says as she tries to make him feel bad. “Hey! You went along with it. It takes two to tango” Oliver tells her. “Whatever” Jasmine says, “Now get out of my house.” “My pleasure” Oliver tells her cheekily as he begins to get dressed. “Oh and about that baby, I’d try and make a go of things with Conrad” Oliver advises as he walks out the room. Jasmine stares at herself in the mirror, thinking about what he has just said.

Ciara comes down the stairs smiling to herself. “What you so happy about?” Janice asks. “I’ve got a brilliant idea!” Ciara says enthusiastically. “What’s that then?” Janice asks. “Aunt Lisa always wanted a baby, we can give Lillie to her!” Ciara says. Janice’s smile drops and her face goes red. “We are not getting rid of Lillie, she is your child Ciara! You got yourself into this you pay the price! You will regret giving her up” Janice shouts. “Whatever. I can’t do this anymore, I don’t share a bond with my own child” Ciara tells her. “I don’t care! You actually need to spend time with your baby to get a bond!” Janice shouts furiously. Ciara storms off back upstairs, shoving by Rachel who is wondering what all the shouting is about. “Don’t even get me started” Janice tells her. Rachel shakes her head and makes herself some toast.

Jessica walks into the prison visiting room and struts down the isle. She sits on the chair and awaits Jamie to come out from the cells. Jamie is leaded out by a prison officer and Jamie looks at Jessica disgusted. Jessica smirks and sits back in her chair. Jamie angrily sits down and asks, “What the hell do you want?” Jessica leans forward and tells him she wants to discuss the trial. “What about it?” Jamie asks her. “I hear your pleading innocent. Liar” Jessica says cheekily. “I’m not going through all this again, I had nothing to do with what happened to Abby, in fact I don’t even know what happened to her” Jamie informs her. “I know you are lying to me” Jessica whispers as the prison guard goes by. “It’s funny because I’m not” Jamie tells her. “Plead guilty Jamie, you might get a shorter sentence if you are lucky” Jessica laughs. “I’m not pleading guilty to something I didn’t do” Jamie tells her. “The thing is you did, the odds are against you Jamie. Face it. Your in here for life” Jessica warns. Jamie sits back in his chair, with her statement ringing bells in his head. “You know the jury won’t believe you, just get it over with and plead guilty” Jessica whispers, knowing he is vulnerable. Jessica smirks and gets up and walks out the prison visiting area. Jamie is pulled up from the chair and he slowly walks back to the cells. Jessica stands outside the prison and phones Maria. “It’s done. He’s going down for what he done to our sister” Jessica says deviously on the phone. Maria laughs on the other line.

Christine walks into the Estate Agents and walks into Stephanie’s office. “Hey! Want a coffee, I was just about to make one” Stephanie asks cheerfully. “No. I just came to give you these” Christine says slamming the folder of paperwork down on the desk. “What’s this?” Stephanie asks. “My offer for this place” Christine quickly says. “You want this place?” Stephanie asks her confused. “Of course. I can make this place a national business chain” Christine says confidently. “That’s a bit far fetched don’t you think?” Stephanie tells her. “Nope. Just have a look at my offer and get back to me” Christine says, before shutting the door leaving Stephanie sitting confused in her office. Stephanie’s phone goes off and she picks it up and answers. Her face goes shocked and she puts the phone down, before rushing out the Estate Agents.

Elaine nervously lies on her bed, trying to have a daytime nap after not getting much sleep the night before. Karl walks in and hands her a coffee, asking if she’s well enough for him to go out. “Are you just going to leave me here?” Elaine asks nervously. “There’s no food in the fridge, we can’t stave” Karl tells her. “Please don’t leave me here alone” Elaine says as she bursts into tears. Karl hugs his wife and tells her everything is going to be alright. Oliver walks in and asks what is going on. “Your mother was almost killed by that strangler guy” Karl tells him. Oliver stands stunned, before rushing and hugging his mother. “Do you need anything?” Oliver asks. “Yeah, could you go to the store for me, she doesn’t want to be alone” Karl tells him. Oliver nods and heads out the room, leaving Elaine and Karl cuddling on the bed quietly.

Conrad pulls up in the car outside Jasmine’s house. He gets out and walks up the pathway and knocks on the door. Jasmine opens and scowls at him before trying to shut the door, however he puts his foot in and opens it up. “What do you want? You’ve made your choice pretty clear” Jasmine tells him. “Laura’s just a fling Jasmine, it means nothing” Conrad pleads as he follows her into the living room. “Am I just a fling?” Jasmine asks quietly. “No of course not! I love you! I’ll end things right now with Laura if you want” Conrad says. “Go on then” Jasmine says glaring. “Well, later I’m talking to you right now” Conrad says nervously. “See! Conrad I can’t keep playing games anymore” Jasmine warns, “This needs to stop.” “I’m not playing games Jasmine, I love you. I never stopped. Please, give me another chance to make it up to you” Conrad pleads to her. “I’m pregnant” Jasmine whispers. Conrad stands stunned before asking, “Is it mine?” “Of course it flaming is! I don’t go bed-hopping all the time” Jasmine shouts angrily. Conrad sits down and takes in the information. Jasmine looks at him waiting for him to speak. Conrad gets up and looks into her eyes and tells her, “I’m moving in. I’m going to break things off with Laura. I’m going to look after you and this baby. It’s a fresh start for us right?” Conrad tells her. Jasmine smiles and hugs him tightly, before they lightly kiss each other passionately.

Ryan smiles as he looks at photos of his childhood. Christine walks in and hangs her coat up. “I’ve gave Stephanie my offer, no doubt she will be looking for the cash so she will accept” Christine says cheekily. Ryan nods as he continues to look at the photos. “What you looking at?” Christine asks. “Just some old family photos” Ryan tells her. “Oh! Let me see” Christine says as she rushes over and sits next to him. “Aw look at you!” Christine laughs as she looks at them. Ryan smiles at her as she continues to look through the photos. “You ever thought about having children?” Ryan asks. “God no. I’m not the family type of girl” Christine tells him. Ryan’s smile fades quickly and he asks her why not. “I’m just not that into having babies and stuff” Christine says, “Why are you?” “Well yeah. I’ve always wanted children” Ryan tells her. Christine looks at him and smiles, “Maybe one day” She tells him before kissing him passionately and walking into the kitchen. Ryan sits on the couch, saddened by what Christine has said.

Stephanie knocks on a hotel door nervously as she waits on it to open. Charlie opens it smiling and invites her in. Stephanie walks in, asking what the phone call was about. He tells her that he wants to hurry up the divorce. “Well I can’t exactly hurry along them sending the papers can I?” Stephanie tells him, “Why do you want it hurried along anyway?” “I’ve met someone. She’s great, I want to see where it goes without feeling guilty” Charlie tells her. Stephanie stands in a state of shock. “You’ve met someone?” She hesitates. “Yeah, she’s called Megan. She’s amazing” Charlie tells her happily. “Thought you would have at least waited until the divorce went through” Stephanie says quietly. “Why do you care? It was you who started all of this” Charlie asks. “I don’t know! Maybe on the inside I thought we could get through this! But you know what, life your life with Megan. I don’t care anymore” Stephanie shouts before walking out the hotel room. Outside, Stephanie bursts into tears as she walks into the elevator.

The episode ends as a black car drives into the business district at night. A figure gets out and stands in front of the new bar called ‘Minerva’. The figure heads inside and the camera moves to focus on the sign.

Cast List (14 Regulars)

Great episode! Really enjoying reading all the storylines going on at the moment. Jasmine and Conrad have a very intruiging relationship and I always look forward to further developments between the pair, glad they seem to want to settle down though. Jessica's another wonderful character and can be a real bitch sometimes, poor Jamie

Good episode SA very balanced with all the characters.

Poor Elaine I hope she's okay and will come round soon after the attack

Jasmine and Conrad have great chemistry I'm glad he's turning his attentions to her now.

Jessica is such a bitch.

A poor Stephanie also she's one of my favourites so I'm sad to see her so upset

Hey, I've been avidly reading here for a while, my favourite character is Jasmine. I wondered if I could add a new family to the mix? Ps it amazing!!!

Thanks you two. Your feedback means a lot and I can't wait to share the bar opening episode tomorrow night!


Thank you for your lovely words Kartem.

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Digital Lane | Wednesday 26th February | Episode 45
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Official Overnights: 7.5 million (34.5%)

The lights go on and the brand new bar is revealed. A modern look bar with a metallic waterfall as you enter the bar. Behind the bar leads to a back lounge for the staff. The bar is long and in the shape of a rectangle against the wall. “This is it Geraldine. It’s opening night!” Geraldine Feather shouts eagerly to herself as she goes behind the bar and calls in the waiters from outside. They come into the bar in simple black suits and Geraldine tells them “Right, no sleeping with the punters alright?” The waiters chuckle as they prepare for opening. Geraldine goes into the back and touches up her make-up. “Got to look good to see my daughter” She whispers to herself. “Mum!” A voice screams. Geraldine turns around and rushes to hug Stevie Feather, her other daughter. “Oh my god, the bar is fabulous” Stevie shouts excitedly. “Tell me about it” Geraldine says. “I can’t wait to be behind that bar and serving all the fit guys!” Stevie says. “It’s a suburban neighbourhood, it’s pretty quiet here” Geraldine tells her. “Why would you put a bar here then?” Stevie asks cheekily. “You will see soon” Geraldine says intriguingly as she goes back to putting her make-up on.

Susan gets ready for the night out at the grand opening of the bar when Daniel comes out of the en-suite bathroom after a shower. “Hurry up and get ready! It’s a big night” Susan tells him. “It’s just a bar…” Daniel says cheekily as he puts a shirt on. “Don’t give me your cheek, just get ready and meet me downstairs” Susan warns. Daniel rolls his eyes and puts his trousers on. Downstairs, Wendy and Jack kiss in front of Frankie, who looks at them strangely. “What? Never seen people kiss?” Jack laughs. Susan walks in with an angry face on and glares at Frankie. “Lighten up! It’s a night out. It’s very rare in this place” Wendy tells Susan. Susan rolls her eyes and watches as Daniel comes down the stairs. Susan tells Wendy to make sure she brings her camera and Wendy looks at her strangely before going to find it. Susan kisses Daniel in front of Frankie, however Frankie turns away to pretend she doesn’t care. The Cole’s all grab their coats and head out to go to the new bar.

“Oh my god, I love these glasses!” Stevie shouts. “Imported from France” Geraldine tells her. “They are perfect, I love them” Stevie says as she stares into them. “Right, we’ve got punters drinking from them we don’t want your handprints all over them” Geraldine says cheekily as she takes the glass from her hands. “So is Jasmine coming?” Stevie asks. “We’ll see” Geraldine says quietly. “I’ve not seen her in ages, last time she was pretty secretive from me” Stevie says. “I wonder why” Geraldine whispers to herself. “What was that?” Stevie asks. “Nothing dear” Geraldine smiles, “Go open up the doors, it’s show time!”

Jasmine and Conrad sit in the bedroom getting ready for the bar opening. “So is that Laura gone then?” Jasmine asks as she fixes her hair. “Yes. I’ve told you before, you and the baby are my priority now” Conrad tells her. “We are getting old for this aren’t we? Baby at our age” Jasmine tells him. “I don’t care. It’s our baby, that’s all that matters to me” Conrad says as he hugs her from behind. “Right, let’s get going. Don’t want to be late” Jasmine says eagerly. Conrad follows her downstairs and they both head out into the night. Maria, Jessica and Ryan walk down the business district heading for the bar, talking amongst themselves as they do. “So how are you and Christine? Not seen you for ages because you’re always with her!” Jessica asks. “We are fine” Ryan says quietly. “I’m not convinced” Maria tells him. “Well you guys know how much I want children right?” Ryan asks. The sisters nod, waiting for him to continue. “Well Christine told me she doesn’t want any so I’m just in the dumps the now” Ryan says. Jessica and Maria hug him, telling him she will eventually come round. “I wouldn’t be so sure” Ryan whispers to himself. “Where is Christine anyway?” Maria asks. “At the bank apparently” Ryan says as they head into the bar.

Christine walks into a dark graveyard alone. She approaches one gravestone which reads ‘Angela Walker – 26th February 1947 – 24th December 2013’. She looks at the newly placed flowers on it and a happy birthday card from Amelia. She looks at the name angrily, saying to herself “Happy birthday you wicked witch.” She knocks the flowers over and looks around the graveyard to see if anyone is there. She struts off in her black coat, leaving the gravestone in a mess. She gets into her car and heavily breathes, before taking off her gloves and driving off.

In the new bar Minerva, residents of Digital Lane pile in as the opening party is alive. Elaine nervously watches as everyone has fun and Karl sits by her side, comforting her. “Should we tell people?” He whispers. “No. Of course not. I have some dignity left” Elaine says to him. “This isn’t your fault Elaine” Karl tells her. “Shut up about it alright” Elaine whispers as Sandy and Dwayne come over. Laura White enters the bar and walks straight up to the bartender. “Large red wine please” She groans. Geraldine looks at her suspiciously as the bartender serves her. “Cheers” Laura says as she walks off with it. She sits at the corner of the bar and drowns her sorrows. Stevie walks over to try and lighten the mood. “So, I’m Stevie. I’m the daughter of the owner” She says as she puts her hand out for a handshake. “Leave me alone” Laura moans. “Oh come on, it’s opening night don’t put a downer on things” She tells Laura. “I’ve just been dumped through text, not the best of days so leave me alone” Laura fiercely tells her. “Oh was it like the love of your life?” Stevie asks nosily as she sits herself down next to Laura. “No. We had been together 3 months though and then out of the blue he dumps me” Laura says as she takes a large gulp of the red wine. “Oh I see. What was his name?” Stevie asks as she leans in. “Conrad, Conrad Steele. What a…” Laura says before being interrupted by Stevie. “Oh my god, that’s my sisters ex-husband!” Stevie shouts. “What’s your sisters name?” Laura asks. “Jasmine, Jasmine Feather. We haven’t spoke in a while” Stevie tells her. “Jasmine is his ex-wife? Oh how things are different know” Laura says as she slams the red wine on the table. Geraldine and Wendy laugh as they talk about the men in their life. “Jack’s my husband. He’s over there, he’s a right joker” Wendy tells her. “Richard was mine, left me a couple years back though” Geraldine says laughing, “But I got all his money!” Susan walks over and asks if there is any chance she could share some photos on the projector. Geraldine smiles and tells her she will go and get the connector. “What are you planning on doing?” Wendy asks. “You’ll see” Susan smirks.

Jasmine and Conrad walk into the bar smiling. “That’s a first” Sandy whispers to Dwayne. “Nice place” Conrad says. “Reminds me of my mother’s taste” Jasmine tells him. They both sit at the bar and start talking to Susan when Geraldine emerges with the connector. Jasmine’s jaw drops and Geraldine slowly hands Susan the connector. “What the hell are you doing here?” Jasmine furiously asks. “Welcome to my new bar” Geraldine says confidently as Stevie rushes over and hugs her sister. “What are you playing at opening a bar here?” Jasmine angrily snaps. “It’s a free country honey” Geraldine says. Jasmine shoves Stevie off of her and Stevie stands confused. “I see Conrad’s back” Geraldine says, “Mind you, he was never good enough for my girl” Jasmine glares before picking up one of the glasses and smashing it onto the floor. Stevie is shocked as Geraldine says “Let’s take this through the back, eh?” Jasmine shoves her way in behind the bar and goes into the back lounge, followed by Stevie. Conrad gulps his drink before noticing Laura coming towards him. “Oh Laura I just want to be alone right now. I’m in a dark place” Laura mocks, quoting what he told her through text. Conrad stands trying to ignore her, however she insists on him having a drink with her. “Come on babe, you know you want too” Laura tells him. “No. No I don’t want too” Conrad snaps. “Fine. Have it your way” Laura cheekily says before drunkenly stumbling over to her table again.

Christine walks along the business district smiling to herself as she looks over at the Estate Agents, which is soon to be hers. Her smile slowly drops as she stares at the new bar. She sighs before turning around and walking into Purple Moon instead.

In the back, the Feather women stand glaring at each other. “What are you doing here?” Jasmine asks angrily. “I bought a bar, It’s my new business venture” Geraldine tells her. “Oh please. What is the real reason behind you coming to where I live and opening a bar?” Jasmine snaps. “Well I missed my daughter too” Geraldine says nicely. “Haha! You don’t care about anyone” Jasmine cheekily tells her mother. “Don’t talk to mum like that!” Stevie says as she jumps from the couch. “I’ll speak to her how I want to speak to her” Jasmine fiercely says, pushing Stevie down on the couch. “Since when did you turn into such a bitch?” Stevie asks. “Why don’t you ask her” Jasmine says, pointing to Geraldine. “I have no clue what you are talking about” Geraldine lies. “Really? You know exactly what I am talking about” Jasmine tells her. Geraldine looks at her nervously. “Fine. I’ll say it. She always treated me like a bit of dirt on her shoe, but when it came to you, you had to be treated like the queen” Jasmine shouts, “At Christmas, you got all the new stuff, I got hand-me-downs” “That’s lies!” Geraldine shouts. “Don’t even try to deny it. You know it’s the truth” Jasmine says, before walking out and slamming the door shut. Jasmine walks out from the bar and tells Conrad that they should go. He nods and they both walk out of Minerva.

Susan plugs her camera into the laptop and turns on the projector. She clicks a file, then shouts on everyone to look her way. Everyone turns around and the room goes silent. “As many of you know, I’m getting married to Daniel” Susan says. Janice and Rachel roll their eyes and Rachel tells Janice she is going out for a smoke and walks out the bar. “Well I have a couple of pictures that I want to show you all” Susan says looking at Frankie and Daniel. Daniel looks at Susan confused, however Frankie looks at her nervously. The picture comes up on the projector. The picture to one of Daniel naked, she walks up to the screen and covers up the private area and chuckles. Everyone begins to laugh at him, causing him to storm up to Susan, telling her to get that picture off. “1…2…3!” Susan says, taking her hands off the screen and everyone laughs and chuckles at the picture. Daniel stands embarrassed. Susan sits down as Geraldine rushes to turn it off. She shakes her head in disgust, before walking into the back room again. “You shouldn’t have done that” Wendy whispers to Susan. “I’ve got something else up my sleeve, it’s not going to be that easy for him to get away with it” Susan remarks.

The episode ends with Rachel Henderson walking along the business district when a black car slowly pulls up beside her. 2 hooded figures get out and grab her. Rachel is kicking and screaming as she is dragged into the car against her will. The car speeds off, leaving Rachel’s cigarette lying on the ground.

This episode marks the first appearance of Geraldine Feather, played by Patricia Hodge. It also marks the first appearance of recurring star Stevie Feather.

Cast List (17 Regulars, 1 Recurring, 2 Guests)

Geraldine

Geraldine made a lovely entrance, I love her already!

Rachel Poor Rachel

I love how action packed DL is atm but still has bits of fun and chilled scenes.

Wow the bar opening episode was great I'm already liking Geraldine and Stevie and the dynamic between them is very good. That ending I'm actually so clueless as to what's happened to Rachel I was left in utter shock. Laura also makes an interesting character I hope that she makes another reappearance after her guest stint, I'm also excited to see what other stunt Susan pulls on Daniel

Monday 24th February 2014 - Fantastic episode! Loved everything, the Elaine attack aftermath was brilliantly handled, and I loved Jasmine and Conrad reuniting, I hope her fling with Oliver doesn't come back to haunt her. I also loved Christine and Ryan's scenes, and the scene with Stephanie and Charlie was also kind of saddening. Jessica visiting Jamie in prison was also intriguing, I hope Abby gets her comeuppance when she's back!

Wednesday 26th February 2014 -WOW! I love Geraldine and Stevie, they're great additions to the show and the bar sounds fabulous. Loved Laura tonight, and everyone's scenes were great. Glad Christine is getting a business, I loved Susan humiliating Daniel with the naked pictures in the bar, and I'm really shocked about the ending Fantastic episodes!

DL is such dramatic reading but that's what makes it so fantastic. All the characters have depth and are interesting. The Feathers are brill, I'm excited to find out more about their past and the Minerva opening was great