Thanks guys! Really appreciate it. Got a bit of down time tonight so going to try and get a few weeks written up as may be some delay in posting whilst I'm sorting out where I live in NZ.

Will post Friday in a bit

FRIDAY JANUARY 30 2015

Theresa returns to the McQueens and tells Myra that she's moving out but she doesn't get the reaction that she wants as nobody seems to be too bothered. Theresa sees Myra with one of Carmellas favourite toys and asks what she's doing with it. Myra says she's spending the day with Dodger and Carmella. Theresa calls her a traitor and Phoebe comes to her defense immediately and tells Theresa that Myra put her before her own kids and had it thrown back in her face. When Theresa goes to get Kathleen-Angel she tells her that she wants to stay at the house. Myra tells Theresa to do the right thing for once and just give everyone some space.

A furious Theresa storms over to The Lomax' flat with her bags but Ste is quick to tell her that she wont be staying there, Sinead kicks off and Ste is quick to remind her that she's there as a favour. A furious Sinead tells Ste where he can stick it and packs her bags. The two girls find themselves with nowhere to live but Sinead soon has a 'genius' thought and the pair of them break in to the Roscoes garage where Sinead picks up a spare key to the house.

Arriving at the burnt out property the girls decide they can make it work and declare that they're going to show everyone else who is boss. Later, the girls are out in town when Sinead is recognised by one of her old clients. Theresa asks who it is but Sinead brushes it off. Whilst Sinead is in the toilet Theresa approaches the man and he offers her £200 to go back with him. Will she do it? In the same bar and overly enthusiastic Dougie is forcing Esther, Lucy, Ross and Carley to have fun for Ross' 20th birthday despite none of them actually having any Ross tells the group to go with it as "Tradition states that when Dougie can't confront how he feels about something bad you see a lot of dancing, a lot of tequila and one hell of a lot of poor sexual decisions before you get to what he's actually feeling so...grab some salt and lime and welcome to phase one"

Ste is picking the kids up from school when he sees Kathy at the school gates. He tells the teachers that she is not allowed to collect them under any circumstances but Kathy soon turns on the water works. Leah wants to cheer her up and insists they take her for ice cream. Kathy is elated to spend some time with despite Ste's reservations.

As they dine Kathy tells Ste he must be proud of them and pushes to find out more about Amy and her life - mostly Chris. Ste is reluctant to give anything away but she manages to thaw him when she talks about how important it is to have your family around. She opens up about Sarahs death and how it triggered and even bigger break down for her and Ste opens up about his parents deaths. Kathy tells him she has to leave and Ste stops her, telling her that he'll try and talk to Amy about the wedding. Kathy leaves with a smirk on her face.

Jason is back at the flat with his brothers but it's not easy going as he refuses to eat and has covered all of the mirrors. Robbie bumps in to Holly in the village and she asks how Jason is doing. Robbie tells her that he's in complete denial that anything is wrong and asks whether they still speak, she says they don't and he tells her that maybe they should. Holly returns to the flat with Robbie and they're stunned to see that all of the mirrors have been covered. Robbie flips out and tears them all off before saying that he can't cope with this anymore. He storms out leaving Holly on her own.

Holly walks through to Jasons room and finds him sat in the dark. They sit in silence for a while before Holly asks how he's doing. She tells him that he seems to be having fun with the Uni lot and that she misses being his friend because she still trusts him more than anyone else. Jason begins opening up to her but after he spends a large portion telling stories that involve Dougie she can't help but ask "Jason...is...is Dougie you're boyfriend?". Jason immediately shuts down and tells her that he has to go.

Jason finds himselves outside the halls and calls Dougie who invites him up. Dougie is in his bed with a girl from the bar. Jason apologises for interrupting and Dougie tells him not to apologise and just to relax. Jason is confused and the girl beckons him toward the bed. Jason catches himself in the mirror and declines the offer. As he's about to leave Dougie turns walks up to him and reaches past him, turning the light off.

February / March teasers... Full new week up tonight

MONDAY FEBRUARY 2

Amy is less than amused that Ste is trying to be a peace maker between Kathy and Amy particularly given his history with his own family. She does however struggle to keep up the frosty exterior after she sees how much Leah and Lucas have taken to her. When Chris highlights that none of his family will be at the wedding due to an ongoing feud with his father, Amy agrees that Kathy can come to the wedding reception but tells her that she will be kicked out if she does anything to upset anyone.

Later Chris sees Kathy leaving the hospital and she tells him that it's just a check up after her cancer causing Chris to wonder if she was really sick. Chris bumps in to Tegan who tells him tells him that Kathy goes to the hospital every day to visit a really sick old woman but she died recently. When Chris tells Amy she asks her Mum why she didn't say anything and Kathy says that she didn't want to make a fuss. As the family sit down for dinner Chris moves Kathys bag away from the table and some medication falls out of it. He quickly takes a photo of the label before putting it back in her bag and joining the family.

Debbie is having next to no luck on the job front but refuses to work with Frankie on a daily basis. Frankie pushes Darren in to giving her a job at 'The Loft' but he's not keen knowing full well that Michaela will have a fit about it. Debbie insists that he help her find a job and the two of them head in to town together where they begin reminiscing about Steph and all the stupid things they used to get up to. As the drinks flow it becomes apparent that there's a spark between them.

Nancy is having a day of it as she tries to sell her mothers house in Canada and the solicitor keeps cutting her off. She gets so frustrated that she ends up throwing her phone and it falls in to the pond. Greg is nearby watching the entire thing and tells her that she needs to relax but she turns her nose up at him and heads back in to the pub.

Throughout the course of the day things keep on going wrong - the pub gets stupidly busy and Nancy is on alone so Greg jumps behind the bar, he also breaks up a fight between a group of lads out on a stag do pub crawl and when Oscar starts having a screaming fit after bumping his head it's Greg who calms him down. Greg tells Nancy that she's got to go out with him as a thank you but she tells him that she'd rather just pay him and be done with. When one of the pumps breaks in the bar Greg takes his shirt off to get a grib on it whilst tightening it. Nancy soon changes her mind and agrees to go for dinner with him.

Grace is attempting (and failing) to make dinner as she gets a knock at the door. Tegan is there with packed bags as she tells Grace that she has to go away for a few days. She forgot that she had an important training course in London and says that Leela has her hands full with Peri. Grace is quick to agree to take Rose off her hands and as Tegan leaves Grace tells Rose "it's just you and me now baby girl"

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3

The gruesome twosome - Theresa and Sinead - are settling in to their party pad quite nicely until they hear the door go. The girls hide in the cupboard under the stairs as Darren walks in with Alan and Marilyn Daniels. They discuss the sale of the house as Darren says that once the refurb of the kitchen is done he will be permanently down sizing. The family show interest in the property telling him that they need to be closer to the village now that Marilyn has a new job and Alan will be setting up an office in Hollyoaks.

Darren opens the cupboard and sees the girls hiding inside, quickly slamming it shut and ushering his guests away. Darren returns later as the girls are still there and asks them what's going on. Theresa rather poorly explains the situation but when Sinead chips in he turns sour.

DARREN
I know what you said to Esther

SINEAD
Not that again, seriously Darren

DARREN
Seriously. You're sick

Theresa attempts to flirt with him but to no avail

SINEAD
Look Darren we just need somewhere to crash for a couple of weeks until they open the new flats by the pub. We'll pay ya.

DARREN
Two weeks! £200 or you're out

THERESA
£200?! There's not even a kitchen

SINEAD
Done.

Darren leaves the girls to it and Theresa asks where they're going to get the money from. Sinead says they need to get creative.

Later, Sinead and Theresa head back to 'The Loft' and Sinead is instantly recognised for her video. She's initially embarassed until Theresa tells her to own it. Sinead begins flirting with guys whilst Theresa takes their money. Michaela catches her cousin in the act and kicks her out of the club. When the girls get back Theresa has a brain wave - they should embrace Sineads fame and start a webcam. Get the money and cut it off before it goes anywhere.

Liberty is in the coffee shop with Dodger who is talking about how exhausted he is working full time and having two young babies. She offers to help but he tells her that she needs to focus on her music. She accidentally lets slip that Maxine is going to be joining her on tour when she releases her album causing Dodger to make the drastic decision to become a stay at home Dad.

Louis comes in to the coffee shop with Kathleen Angel and Matthew. They're running circles around him so he gives them both a drink to calm them down. Liberty points out that the drinks are full of sugar and they're just going to get worse. When Kathleen Angel starts playing up Liberty picks her up and starts talking about her favourite Disney songs. Liberty begins singing a mellow version of 'Let it go' to the kids and Dodger soon notices how mesmerised Louis is. Dodger tells them that he's leaving but soon texts his sister from outside saying "He luurrrves you". Liberty panics and leaves, crashing in to Jason and Dougie on the way out and spilling her water down her top making it see through.

Dougie grabs Jason by the arm and tells him to stop avoiding him. Jason pushes him off and grabs him by the shirt. Louis breaks them up and tells them to cool off. Jason leaves. Later, Darren sees Jason in the village and asks if he's okay. Jason admits to Darren that he had a threesome but won't say who it was with. Darren soon bumps in to Dougie and things fall in to place. He warns Dougie that Jason is fragile at the moment telling him "He trusts you more than his brothers so whatever spell you've got over him break it. He doesn't need to be confused or messed about. He needs help". Dougie defends himself but Darren tells him that he's just like his brother.

Liberty and Dodger are sat in the living room when they hear a crash from outside. Dodger opens the curtains and sees Louis on the floor under the wheelie bin. "It's for you". Liberty opens the door and stands over Louis who attempts to pass her flowers.

LIBERTY
They're all...bendy

LOUIS
Yeah turns out that all that army training didn't make me very stealth after all

LIBERTY
What are you doing here Louis?

LOUIS
You. NO. I mean. I'm here to see you. I - I thnk you're really special and I want to see more of you. NO. Yes. I mean not like your boobs but, well of course your boobs but - hang on. I'm just going to go.

DODGER (O.S)
Put him out of his misery Lib!

Louis looks to the ground, embarrassed, Liberty steps off the front door way and walks up to him, taking his bendy flowers she throws them on the floor. He looks heart broken until she flashes a smile and gives him a kiss.

Back at the burnt out house Theresa and Sinead are counting their money. They have £330. Sinead tells Theresa they're a match made in heaven.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4

Dodger informs Maxine of his decision to become a stay at home Dad and she begins to doubt whether or not she can the job Liberty is asking. He tells her that he has every faith in her and reminds her of the person she used to be. He tells her he's going to show her how fun she can be by taking her out for a night of 'challenges'.

The two of them bump in to Patrick in the village who tells Maxine that she looks cheap and demands to know where Annie is. Maxine says that Dirk and Cindy have her and to stay away. Liberty and Louis walk by and ask what the commotion was. When Liberty hears about the games night she wants in and insists Louis join too.

The two couples head out with a series of challenges; obtain someone elses underwear, convince a random that you're famous etc Maxine is dejected when she starts losing the game until one guy asks whether she is Mitzeee Minniver. Channeling her inner Mitzeee, Maxine powers through the game and wins by a mile. She is finally convinced that she can do the job and agrees to be the bread winner.

Patrick has had another rejection from a job and is becoming increasingly frustrated with his time spent at home. He convinces Holly to take a mock exam and shows her that she failed completely despite having actually passed. A stressed Holly begins to panic about failing college and asks for extra hours. He tells her he is more than happy to stay up and tutor her as long as it's okay with her mother. Knowing full well that it wouldn't be Holly lies to Cindy and says that she is staying at Kayas.

Patrick begins talking to Holly about Sienna's mental illness and pries the subject of how Holly coped with Cindy. She begins talking to him about every aspect of her life and opening up. She thanks him for not mentioning when she lied about Dodger and he tells her that Dodger has a way of making people do crazy things before spinning a web of lies about Dodger and Siennas incestuous past. Patrick thanks Holly for being a friend and tells her that she is special. There is an awkward moment between them before he shakes it off and gives her another test.

Myra bumps in to Theresa in the village and Theresa puts on a front like she doesn't care to talk to her. Myra asks where she's staying and she tells her that she's got her own flat and that her and Sinead have started their own business. Myra asks what business and Theresa replies "none of yours". Trevor is near by and approaches Theresa saying he saw who she left the club with the other night and it's not a safe business to get in to. She says she can handle herself and he warns her that a lot of those guys can turn nasty and to ask Sinead about it.

Later, Theresa visits Trevor and asks him what he knows about scamming money. He says he knows she doesn't have the smarts to do it and she tells him that she had the smarts to get away with murder. He berates her for bragging about and calls her a pathetic little girl. She says he's bitter because Grace has left him. Trevor asks what she's on about and she points to the note on the fridge "Gone away. Grace x". Trevor charges to their room and looks in the wardrobe. There's nothing there. He turns to Theresa "She's got Rose. Grace has got Rose"

Grace is sat in a dressing gown in a pent house by the beach as Rose plays in front of the television.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5

It's Cindys first day back at Price Slice and she sees Holly coming down from the flats. She's about to speak to her when she sees Jason come down shortly afterwards. Smiling to herself she assumes that the two of them are back together. Cindy's smile is soon wiped off her face when Alex comes in to the shop. He begins making threats but is soon cut off by Clark and Diane who enter the store bickering about whether or not Diane should let Sinead move back in. Diane is pro, Clark is no.

Alex refuses to get out of Clarks way but Diane tells him to leave it . Alex tells Cindy that he'll see her later whilst Clark tells her to call him if he gets any more trouble. Diane is not impressed with Clark using Cindys fear to get a pick up.

Later, Alex and Diane cross paths and he tries to sweet talk her. She's having none of it and he says that Cindy must've poisoned her too. He has her attention. They go for a drink and he tells Diane everything that Cindy done to him. Whilst stunned Diane is not surprised and tells Alex about Cindys affair with Rhys and about Alistairs mysterious death. The two of them end up getting on like a house on fire and Clark is not amused when he catches them together. Clark - who is with Cindy - warns Alex away but Diane turns on Cindy and tells Clark to get the facts. Diane and Alex leave together as Alex gives Clark a wink.

Trevor doesn't know where to begin looking for Grace and calls on Esther for help but between them and Theresa they're not much use. There's no clues, no nothing. Esther has a go at Trevor for ignoring what was going on with Grace despite Esthers pleas and he grabs her and shouts in her face. Theresa sees what rage he is capable of and becomes less sure of her association with him.

Theresa tells them to think whether she has anywhere that feels safe to her and Trevor reminds them of what their childhood was like. Trevor gets a call from Tegan who says she can't get hold of Grace but he assures her that everything is fine. Trevor calls the bank and finds out that Grace recently purchased a train ticket to Dorset. He tells Esther that is where they used to go as teenagers in the summer.

The three of them head down and find Grace with Rose at the pier. She asks what the fuss is about and says that Tegan knows where they are but Trevor tells her she is lying. Grace breaks down saying she doesn't understand how someone who constantly passes their baby off can be a mother and she can't. She says she bought Rose there to be close to her Dad because she never could be. Esther takes Rose from Grace as Trevor hugs her. When they return to the village Theresa calls Myra and tells her that she is right about her and that she wants them to do right by Kathleen Angel and Theresa can work out where she is meant to be in the world. When she hangs up she gets a text from Trevor telling her she has an appointment.

Jason and Holly go for a walk and he apologises for how he was the other night. He says that he didn't know the answer when she asked about Dougie.

JASON
It does my head in. He's brilliant. He's funny. He's clever. He makes me feel like I'm not a loser. I think about him and I don't know what I'm even thinking because I'm not gay -

HOLLY
How do you know that?

JASON
Because

Holly anxiously awaits a response

JASON
Because we - done stuff - the other night me and Dougie and this girl and -

HOLLY
You slept together?

JASON
I shouldn't be saying this to you

HOLLY
No, Jason, you can talk to me it's okay

JASON
We done stuff, not - it - but, stuff and I liked it, I think but with the girl it was different. I liked being with her but I felt safer with him

HOLLY
Do you fancy him?

JASON
No. I'm not gay. I have never looked at a bloke in my life I don't even look at him like that he just makes me feel better about myself. Like I'm something.

HOLLY
Jase it's okay to experiment it doesn't mean you're gay or that you love him or anything. Dougie gets with boys and girls because he likes the person and maybe that's what you did, maybe you felt so close to him as your friend that you thought it was a physical thing and now you've tried it and you know it's not you can move on

JASON
When did you become so wise?

HOLLY
Always have been! I watch a lot of tele

Holly continues to tell Jason that he doesn't have to justify his actions or take them further. Jason pushes the subject of Patrick and Holly shuts down immediately after Jason brings up the rumours about him abusing Sienna. She turns on Jason saying just because he's decided he likes boys doesn't mean she's decided to start sleeping with old men.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6

Jason goes to visit Dougie at the student halls and crosses paths with a girl who is just leaving his room. Dougie asks Jason why he's been avoiding him and Jason apologises. He tells Dougie that he's sorry and the other night shouldn't have happened because he's not gay. Dougie highlights the fact that he is also not gay and tells Jason to get over himself. Jason calls him out for being insensitive with the comment and Dougie apologises. Dougie says that things got too heated and he didn't mean to cause a fuss, telling Jason perhaps they should see less of each other so that he doesn't confuse him. Jason says he's not confused but Dougie thinks otherwise and asks him to leave.

Jason sees Ross on the way out and Ross soon goes in to Dougies room and asks when he's going to stop messing Jason around. Dougie shuts the door on Ross. Later, Jason is supporting Ziggy at a fashion show at the SU Bar where Ziggy is going to be a model. Ziggy is practising his runway walk as Ross and Dougie walk in. Ziggy uses his charms to get the female models to flirt with Jason whilst Ross is on red alart waiting for Dougie to snap. After some awkward flirting Jason moves away from the girls and Ross suggests that he leave before he witness the break down. As the fashion show starts Ziggys limelight is taken as a drunk Dougie hijacks the stage and embarasses himself. Jason tries to get him to calm down and Dougie absolutely rips him to bits. Ross drags Dougie outside and Dougie turns on Ross. Ross tells Dougie to give it all he's got and Dougie gets really personal. Dougie repeately tries to hit Ross before Ross gets him in a head lock and takes Dougie down to the ground where he starts crying. Ziggy flies out of the door in a rage, soon followed by Jason but they both stop when they see what's going on.

Diane and Alex have another fun and flirty date but when Tony catches wind of what's happening he approaches Diane. She tells him to stay away but Jude soon jumps in with evidence of Alex' threats. Diane turns on Alex and tells him to stay away from her. Alex sees Clark in the village and warns him that he's on his list but Clark is unfazed.

Later, Diane is returning from drinks with Myra when she hears someone following her. She picks up the pace but stops in her tracks as she sees a hooded figure at one end of the alley. The person walks away quickly but as she turns around someone else is stood behind her. They grab her by the throat and begin to strangle her until Jude and Tony are walking toward the flat and scare them off. Jude and Tony find Diane unconscious at the entrance to the alley.

Tegan returns from her trip and collects Rose from Graces. She asks how she was and Grace says she was a dream to be with and will have her any time. After another row over what happened Trevor walks out of the flat..

Grace is on a shift at the coffee shop and Esther asks whether she's okay and what she was thinking. Grace plays it down as nothing and says they'rre being dramatic. Moments later Tegan storms in and tells Grace that Trevor told her everything and that she will never see Rose again. When Trevor returns to the flat he finds Grace has destroyed it. She screams at him and tells him to leave, throwing a bag at him before breaking down amongst the destruction.

Absolutely loving this. (Especially the Jason and Dougie stuff!)

Hope the next part is uploaded soon.

Hey gang 3 new weeks will be posted on Friday and have the next three ready thanks for the patience

By Friday I mean Tuesday as I've decided to bring some stories forward so need to change things

Better late than never. Bought the student story forward a month and changed a few bits so had to delay. Got another 2 weeks ready to go on Tuesday/Wednesday.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 9

Following Dianes attack Cindy decides to publically confront Alex and calls him out for bringing their issues on to an innocent bystander. She vows to get him his money by the end of the week but he insists that the attack wasn't him. Alex visits Diane with flowers but Clark sends him on his way. Diane is so shaken by the entire thing the only person she wants to speak to is Tony much against Sinead and Clarks wishes. Diane asks Tony if he will stay over in the flat for a couple of nights but makes it clear that they wont be sharing a room. Clark corners Tony and tells him he is keeping his eye on him.

Nancy goes for a hearing about her mothers inheritance and takes John-Paul along for moral support. John Paul teases her about flirting with Greg, having known him most of his life JP tells Nancy he is a heart breaker but she insists that there is nothing going on between them and that she finds Greg irritating. JP reminds her how she felt when she met Darren. During the hearing Nancy has it explained to her that the estate is to be divided between herself and her siblings - Nancy highlights that Becca has been dead for eight years but is informed that he is referring to her brother born from another relationship of her mothers. A shell shocked Nancy demands more details but the reader tells her that they are currently seeking them themselves and it's best to contact a relative to find out more. He tells her that the only information he has is that they live locally.

Nancy goes over her history and deduces that Margaret must have been pregnant when her parents seperate for a year whilst she was five or six years old and her Mum moved to Chester from London. Nancy is determined to find out who it is and fast.

Amy is beginning to freak out about her upcoming wedding whilst Michaela doesn't help matters by constantly referencing the fact that she is getting wed on friday the thirteenth. Chris bumps in to Kathy in the village and she immediately puts on a coughing fit. He comes to her aid and she tells him that she's low on medicaton. He quizzes her what sort it is and she struggles to pronounce it. He says the correct name and tells her that his mother had them before she died. He insists on taking her to the hospital to get more.

At the hospital Kathy asks him to sit in the waiting area as she walks down to the end of a corridor and in to another room. She texts him saying there's a wait and not to wait around. Chris pretends to leave the hospital as Kathy scans for him. She leaves the room in a hurry and Chris emerges from a side hall and recovers her steps. He reaches the room where Kathy was and sees a nurse berating an elderly and confused woman for losing her medication yet again.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10

Ross is over at Phoebes house telling her that things are better between him and Dougie now that he's "let it out" but that he is questioning whether he wants to be a student as there seems to be 'one thing after another' in halls - Dougies rotating guests, Nina's parental issues, Carleys mood swings and Lucy being sick. He tells her he feels bad for them but that with exception of Dougie they all seem to make life harder than it needs to be. Phoebe says he's not experienced anything like her family but wont go in to details. He asks where her Mother is and she says she's doesn't care. Ross says that he doesn't know where his Mum is as she 'done the big old cliché of leaving me on a church door step - in the north of England - in winter. Clever lady'. He tells her that he his adoptive Mum was amazing but she suffered severe mental illness and explains that Marilyn 'basically re-adopted me' when she fell ill as they were friends from when they were younger.

John Paul is listening from the other room and sees Ross' wallet on the side. He checks his I.D that states he was born in 1995 "It's him".

John Paul rushes over to The Dog to tell Nancy who is in a blazing row wiht the nurse of a care home about speaking to her grandmother. John Paul tells her he thinks he's found her brother already.

An extremely nervous Peri is about to be introduced to her new head teacher alongside Leela and Cameron. They are stunned when they discover that it is Marilyn Daniels (Maya's mother). Marylin has pictures of Maya all over her office but keeps calm and collected throughout the introduction. She insists that their personal lives remain personal and that their relationship at school is strictly professional pupil relationships. Cameron expresses his concern whilst Leela insists that Peri move schools but Peri insists that she stays and face the consequences of her actions. Marlyin tells her that she wont tolerate bullying of any kind and that includes towards Peri. Cameron isn't convinced.

Michaela is purposely trying to make ZIggy uncomfortable by talking about how much she wants to get married but Ste tells her that she's going to be in for a shock as Ziggy is a 'serial proposer' which riles Michaelas feathers and she starts giving him the cold shoulder. Desperate to know what he's done wrong he starts being extra nice and showering her with gifts but shes unresponsive. Eventually, after turning her back to him for the millionth time he says "Will you..." and before he can finish she screams 'YES'. He looks confused before finishing his sentence "pack it in".

Elsewhere, Kathy is forcing herself in to the wedding and Amy is so swamped under that she doesn't have much choice but to accept. Myra is on hand to help and does her best to make Kathy know that she's not wanted. Myra gives Amy a particularly tacky something blue - a neon blue over sized fascinator with a bird on it, Myra says it belonged to Carmel and Amy insists that she can't accept. Kathy pulls out a necklace from her purse with a blue stone in it. She says it was Sarahs fifteenth birthday present and was her birthstone. Chris is watching on from afar and makes a phone call "You need to get here now"

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11

An incredibly awkward night ensues as Frankie invites Carley over for the dinner and Nancy insists she bring some friends along and make a night of it. Esther questions Nancys behaviour as she gets more and more drunk throughout the night. Carley, Ross and Lucy think she's hilarious and join in on the games. Whilst Carley is dancing her top moves up and Ross sees something he didn't want to "Carley come to the bathroom with me" "Um, no" "I have...erm, a lump. Yeah a lump it's really gross and weird". A confused Carley follows Ross to the bathroom and he slams the door behind them. Ross pulls up her sleeve - she's been self harming. He demands to know what's going on and says he thought she'd stopped that years ago. She insists it was a one off.

As they re-enter the room emotions are becoming high, Lucy is ready to go and Nancy is forcing the party to continue. Hours later everyone has fallen asleep except for Nancy who is forcing Ross to do shots with her. She tries to bond over the fact that he studies English Literature and Drama and rambles on about Shakespeare. She manages to get him on to the subject of parents when Esther interrupts them. Esther pulls Nancy aside and tells her that Phoebe has called her after speaking to John Paul and not to go through with her plan. Ross overhears and asks what plan and Nancy tells him that she is his sister.

Kathy is now involved in the wedding much to everyones displeasure. Michaela and Ste are making no secrets of the fact that they're not keen on having her there but everytime they're mean to her she mentions Sarah. Amy asks when Chris' family are going to arrive and he says that there's not many people coming on his side anymore and he wants the day to be all about her. Moments later Mike Barnes arrives and is furious to see Kathy. The two immediately begin fighting and he tears in to her for faking her sickness. She pretends to collapse and Chris tells her that the game is over. Mike reveals that he's been in constant contact with Chris after learning of her arrival and tells Amy that she's been stealing medication from the hospital. She denies it but when Mike tells her that the police have been informed she apologises to Amy before running out of the door. Amy slowly approaches Chris and Mike and tells them that the wedding is off before slapping Chris.

Sinead highlights to Clark that Diane hasn't left the house since the attack and she's beginning to worry about her. Clark insists that she'll be fine and tells Diane he's booked them all a table for dinner. Diane isn't interested. He tells her that their Mum is going to join them but she doesn't batter an eyelid.

Later as everyone is out, Diane hears a bang near the door and is scared to go near it. She plucks up the courage but sees that nobody is there. She closes the door but it doesn't catch on the latch and swings open behind her. Diane takes some anxiety pills before falling asleep on the sofa unaware that Anthony is walking out of the door. When Diane awakens and sees the door open she immediately checks on the kids and is horrified to see Anthony is missing. She hesitates at the front door before running outside in a panic. She gets to the top of the stairs and sees Anthony playing with one of his toy cars. Diane sweeps him up in her arms and kisses him. She looks around at the village - the lights, the noise, everything scares her. She sees Alex down by the shop and begins to feel dizzy. She sprints in to the house and slams the door behind her, pressing herself against it.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12

A very hungover Nancy visits the student halls to apologise to Ross for delivering the news in such a way. Phoebe is already there and warns her off for 'messing all of her boyfriends about'. Ross lets Nancy in and says she doesn't have to apologise but says that she has the wrong person. He tells Nancy he knows his mothers name and that she was just a teenager when she had him so they can't be related. He understands her pain and says that he will help her if he can but she is humiliated and leaves.

Nancy meets up with John Paul and goes over the story of last night. She decides that she no longer wants to find out who her brother is as it's just going to cause trouble for everyone.

Kathy is on a table nearby and is going through Amy's mail that she has stolen, she is tearing up bill notices and wedding cards when she comes across a letter addressed to Chris. Michaela walks in to the coffee shop with Ste and Kathy bundles all of the letters in to her bag. Michaela throws some passing comments at Kathy before she and Ste join Nancy and John Paul. Nancy leaves as her phone rings and John Paul asks whether Amy has changed her mind about the wedding, Ste says that Chris is currently grovelling over time. As Kathy leaves Michaela once again turns on her and says that she had better fix this.

Nancy returns and says that the agency have found her brother and want her to go and see them.

Chris is grovelling to Amy insisting that he didn't tell her because he wanted to be 100% sure before ruffling any feathers. He says that he loves her and the kids and wants nothing more than to be their Dad and give them a proper family. Kathy knocks at the door and Mike answers. He tells her to go away but she walks in anyway. Kathy confesses everything and says that she never meant to be a bad mother but she doesn't know how to express her feelings so she lies. Amy tells her that she's not welcome at the wedding but Chris says Amy should let bygone be bygone for one day but makes it clear to Kathy that she is not welcome to be involved in the kids. When Amy and Mike leave Kathy thanks Chris and says she can't wait to meet his family.

Patrick is angry that Holly is later for a tutoring session and she explains that she was out with Kaya. He tells her that Kaya is a poisonous influence and that he's disappointed in her. Holly tells him that he's not her dad and to chill out and she becomes anxious as his look shifts and he is clearly screaming on the inside. She says she should leave but he insists that she stay and finish her work.

Patrick makes Holly some dinner which she isn't comfortable finishing, she soon begins to feel sick and Patrick says she should go for a lie down, inititally she is hesitant but she is too weak to walk home and heads to the sofa. Patrick lays a blanket over her and smiles. He grabs Hollys phone and messages Cindy saying she is staying out.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13

Nancy is getting ready for the wedding at John Pauls when a hand written letter comes through the post. Nancy shoves it in her bag and continues getting ready. John Paul asks whether she has opened the letter from the agency yet and she says she is going to wait until tomorrow as she doesn't want her mood to ruin Amys big day. He asks what the agency said and she says that "all I knows is that her Mum was married before her Dad or at least that's one of the ten million possibly fictional stories my Nan told me"

Myra is dressed up like something from a crazy burlesque show and is already drinking before they get to the church. Michaela and Nancy dog eachother out in their bridesmaid dresses with Michaela mentioning seven or eight times how she got to be maid of honour whilst Nancy has to drag Leah and Lucas down the aisle.

At the wedding Mike tells Amy how proud he is of her and how much Sarah would've loved the day. Ste thanks Amy for everything and jokes about finally being rid of her. Kathy keeps pestering Chris about when his family are going to be there and he says they live abroad and couldn't afford to come. Mike tells her to back off and she smirks to herself insisting that some of his family will show up.

As Nancy arrives at the wedding Kathy is playing rather drunk and spills champagne on to Nancys bag. She rushes to the toilet and pulls the handwritten letter out before it runs. She can barely make out what it says and as Kathy comes in to apologise to her Nancy leaves. Amy catches her leaving the church and she says she feels sick but Amy begs her to stay. As the vows are being read Nancy has a sinking feeling as she unfolds the paper again "Your brother will be at the wedding". Nancy looks around in horror before fleeing the church. As Amy says 'I do' Nancy runs out of the church with John Paul following behind. Michaela passes comment that Nancy is an attention seeker.

John Paul finds Nancy down the street and she tells him she has changed her mind and she doesn't want to know who it is but tells him about the letter John Paul asks who sent the letter and they continue walking off as Kathy watches from behind a tree.

At the reception Michaela gives a more than embarrassing speech and makes a joke that she could've been Amy's step mother once. Outside the reception Nancy arrives with JP who encourages her to speak to Chris regardless of the date, she says she wont and she has to be there for Amy's big day. When they leave the car Amy is outside with kids, she asks Nancy what happened and she downplays it saying she had some bad news. Kathy is now drunk and has her guard down she says "So horrible to get bad news especially by post". Nancy questions how she knew it was by post and Kathy backsteps. Nancy accuses Kathy of sending the letter and Amy demands to know what's going on. Leah pulls the torn up letters out of Kathys bag and throws them up like confetti. Michaela, Ziggy and Mike are now outside. Mike asks what Kathy has done. Amy picks up the pieces of paper from the ground and asks why Kathy is opening Chris' mail. Nancy recognises the letter head on the paper Amy is holding and pulls her envelope out.

Nancy has tears in her eyes as she reads the letter, she instantly hands it to Amy. "I don't understand" "Neither do I"

Michaela sees how serious it is getting and along with Ziggy and tries to take the kids inside but they wont budge.

There's dead silence before Nancy declares "Your husband - he's my brother" as Chris walks over to them.

Meanwhile (tag scene) Holly is walking down the street when she sees Patrick looking through his window. THey make long and uncomfortable eye contact before he closes his blinds.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 16

Jason expresses his concerns to Darren when he sees Patrick talking to a sick looking Holly in the street and asks Darren whether he has heard any news on Sienna. Darren asks Holly if she's okay and she says that she's been feeling rough for days after going drinking with Kaya. Patrick makes a comment that she's burning the candle at both ends and really ought to be focusing on her studies rather than partying to which Jason tells him to mind his own business.

Kaya goes over to Hollys later that night and Holly confesses that she has made a terrible mistake and reveals that she slept with an older man but doesn't know what happened. When Darren pops by the house with a box of chocolates for her to make her feel better Kaya asks whether it's him. Panicked, Holly says that it is but will Kaya keep quiet?

Grace is back at work after her breakdown and Jude can't wait to rub salt in the wound about Trevor leaving her but Grace is keeping her cool and is taking no prisoners. She publically shames Jude and reminds her that she's living in a squat with two other rejects because she's got nothing else going on. This sends Jude in to a panic about what she's doing with her life and she returns home with a bottle of wine where Cameron is waiting - he too had had a rough day, it's not too long before one thing leads to another and the two of them end up in bed. The two of them laugh it off afterwards and label it a one off as Cameron goes to see Peri - but Jude is still feeling lonely and reaches for the phone asking Tony to come home.

The dust is yet to settle in the aftermath of the wedding. Amy encourages Chris to speak to Nancy, telling him that she's a good person and has lost all of her family - that they should be there for each other but it's all too much for Chris. Whilst reluctant eventually goes for a walk and bumps in to John Paul who reiterates Amy's words. Chris asks where he could find her and John Paul sends her to Beccas grave.

Chris cautiously approaches her and tells her that he's been here before. He tells Nancy that he still had contact with his Mum until he was about four years old but she just 'faded away' after that. He recalls meeting Becca just once - the last time he saw Margaret and he had been told by his father that she died. Nancy asks why she doesn't know him and he tells her that their Mum broke his Dads heart when she left him for her Dad and that seeing them with Becca broke his heart because he knew she wasn't coming back. They moved to Canada for several years but he came back to England for University. Nancy explains that Margaret moved to Canada after her Dad died and asks whether she was looking for him - he says that he couldn't say, his father died ten years ago. When Chris reveals that he heard about Margarets death on his thirtieth birthday Nancy tells him that she must have been looking for him.

He tells her that he's grown up as an only child and doesn't know how to be a brother but knows that he has no family left and a big space in his heart for one if she will let him be family. Nancy doesn't say anything for a while until Chris asks her what Becca was like.

Back at Amy's, Mike is saying his goodbyes to the kids and asks Ste to keep an eye on them. He and Amy walk to the pub where Kathy is waiting for them. Amy asks what she's doing there and Kathy says she's glad that she came. Mike says he has one more wedding present for Amy and hands Kathy an envelope. It's a restraining order stating she can not be within one hundred feet of Amy, Leah, Lucas or Mike for at least five years. Amy hugs her Dad and they walk away as Kathy tears up the restraining order and screams abuse at them.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17

Sinead sees Alex out in the village and slams him into a wall, slapping her across the face and telling him that he has broken her Mum. Cindy and Jude watch from across the way and Jude smirks that he's finally getting what he deserves but Cindy isn't convinced when she sees his reaction. Harry tells Sinead that Diane hasn't left the house once since the attack and says that the twins were in dirty nappies for hours whilst he was at football practice and Clark was at work. Sinead tells him that her being there fulltime will just created added stress because she's bad news but asks Harry to keep his eye on Diane.

When Harry returns home from school Diane is acting like everything is fine as she prepares to dinner. Harry asks what she's making - she's making pasta with no sauce, explaining that they had no sauce in. Harry asks why she doesn't go to the shop and she tells him to back off. He keeps pushing and says that he'll walk with her. She reluctantly agrees but then decides it's time for the kids feeding. She gets to the cupboard and there's no baby food. She pleads with Harry to go to the shop for her saying she doesn't want to have to get the kids all sorted just to pop out for five minutes.

Later, Cindy sees Alex by the fountain and comments that Sinead hit him pretty hard. He tells her to leave him alone she asks outright if he done it and he says "What do you think?" she says "No" he's shocked that she believes him and she labels him a thug but says she knows when he's lying.

At school Peri finds 'killer' written across her locker and is scared - she soon sees Kaya laughing but Marilyn is close by and calls Kaya to her office. Kaya goes off at her Mum for allowing Peri to be in the school and Marilyn robotically informs her that she wont tolerate any form of bullying whatever the circumstances. Kaya continues to mouth off and Marilyn asks why she couldn't be more like Maya. Kaya storms out and shoves Peri as she leaves. Marilyn bursts in to tears as Peri enters the office. She tries to compose herself. Peri says "I've ruined your life, haven't I?". Marilyn wipes her eyes and tells Peri to go to class.

An angry Kaya bumps into Jason in the playground who is looking for Holly. He asks if she's seen her but she says she's off sick again - Kaya says she's probably pregnant. Jason demands to know what she's talking about and says she's joking but he doesn't believe her. He follows her to the folley where she begins drinking a bottle of vodka. Kaya continuously bitches about the fact that she's meant to be meeting Harry but his 'mental step-mum' keeps making him stay in. Jason refuses drink but stays with Kaya. She begins opening up about Maya's death and says it's ruined her family. Jason tells her his family is barely existent since moving to Hollyoaks and says the place is cursed. Kaya mentions his illness and he says that he's getting better. Kaya tells him that he's gorgeous but it makes him uncomfortable. Within moments they're kissing before eventually sleeping together at the folley.

Michaela and Ziggy decide to reveal all of their secrets to each other so to avoid ever being in a situation like Amy and Chris although Ste and John Paul try to explain that Chris and Nancy didn't actually know. At first it's all fun and games until Michaela reveals she's only been in love once - with Zak. Ziggy is offended and she doesn't know what she's done wrong until he reveals that he's in love with her and leaves. Ste says not to worry about it as he falls in love with everyone but Michaela freaks out. Elsewhere, Nancy is over at Amys for dinner and has invited Nancy over - it's incredibly awkward. The small talk becomes unbearable until Nancy asks where they were going for their honeymoon and Chris awkwardly tells her they were going to Canada. After dinner Nancy makes her excuses to leave but Amy tells her not to and says that Nancy and Chris should go to Canada together and learn about each others families.

Nancy is initially hesitant but Chris thinks it's a good idea. Amy tells him that the second he's back she's going to Spain with Michaela and he tells her he loves her and he'll work extra hours to pay for it. Nancy says "Is seventy five thousand pounds not enough for a holiday?". Amy and Chris look confused - Nancy tells them that a second letter came through with their inheritence cheques. Amy asks Chris if they've had any mail that week and it soon dawns that Kathy has taken all of it.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18

Darren goes to stay at the pub whilst Nancy is in Canada and the sexual tension between him and Debbie is obvious to Tom and Esther. Whilst Esther thinks it's funny Tom thinks it's disturbing to make matters worse Frankie keeps referring to Darren as Debbies brother. Now that Dodger has become a full-time dad Darren is finding himself at the bar more often and sees that perhaps giving Debbie a job there wasn't the greatest idea as she and Michaela continiously fight - however - never turning down the opportunity to make some money he decides to pit them against each other. Robbie questions where he's coming from and says nobody works harder than a woman pit against another woman. Naturally his plan back fires when both girls go to overboard with their plans they spend more than double the budget leaving Robbie to once again save the day.

Darren finally accepts that Robbie really does know what he's doing and gives him the role as Assistant Manager. Whilst the boys watch the girls go to war Robbie asks what Ziggy sees in Michaela before noticing that Darren is eyeing up Debbie. Robbie questions what's wrong with the men in his family - Darren says they're all a bit weird. "Ziggy loves gobby birds...Ruby, Leela, Michaela. You love birds with baggage...Phoebe McQueen, Sixteen and pregnant, Jase likes...to be confirmed and I'm pretty sure I fancy my step-sister" "And we've pretty much all had a go at Nancy" "Oi".

Amy recruits Michaela and Liberty to find the missing cheque. Amy brings Myra and Nana along telling Amy 'when it comes to money these two are like blood hounds". Liberty arrives with a metal detector saying she used to use it to look for treasure as a kid. Even Michaela is taken back by the stupidity. After tearing the house apart the girls accept that Kathy must have the cheque and they bundle in to Liberty's car to go and get it. In the car they get to talking about life (it's a long drive). Amy asks what Michaela is going to do about Ziggy and when Myra hears what has gone on she tells Michaela "For the last five years you've never managed to stick to one thing - one job, one country, one bloke because you always get bored. You were the same as a kid and I can tell you know little girl I've not seen you this excited since our Carmel starting giving us free spray tans at Evissa. Stop being scared". The subject turns to Liberty and she casuall throws in to conversation that she's going on Celebrity Big Brother next month. The car falls to silence.

As they arrive at Kathys, Amy storms to the door and Kathy opens it telling Amy that she's the one violating the terms of the restraining order. Liberty takes Amy back to the car and drives a few feet down the road asking if it's far enough before aggressively shaking her head at Kathy through the window. Myra tears into Kathy for being a bad mother but Kathy gives it back and says she's going to call the police. Michaela slaps Kathys phone out of her hand and storms in to the house. Nana picks the phone of from the floor and pockets it. Myra and Michaela begin emptying draws and bags until they find the cheque. Kathy says it's madness and Myra says "You put a poo from Suzanne Ashworths letter box! You're the nutter Kathy Barnes. I always knew Mike should've been with me! We've have had lovely babies" "MUM" "Sorry - well we got what we came for" Myra grabs the cheque and leaves with Michaela. Nana grabs the half eaten cake and wine from the table and winks at Kathy before following.

Back in the car Myra tells Amy she's always been one of her girls and she doesn't need blood to tell her that.

Kaya is awoken by Harry coming in to her room with a bunch of flowers to apologise for being so busy with Diane. He tells her that it's proving pretty difficult but she says he doesn't need to explain. They kiss and he asks whether she'll officially be his girlfriend to which she says yes. Jason is leaving his flat as he hears Patrick and Holly arguing in Patricks flat. As Holly leaves she runs in to Jason he asks what was going on and whether Patrick has done something but she tells him to back off before calming down and asking to go in to his. They get to talking and end up kissing. Holly gets in to the moment and basically jumps on him. Afterwards a confused Jason asks what this means and Holly says she misses him. Jason asks if they're back together and she says "If that's what you want". They lay side by side holding hands but staring in to space, clearly their minds are elsewhere.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19

Dirk is less than pleased when Alex comes over to the house to see Cindy but she insists that it's okay. Cindy has a cheque for him it's half of what she owes him and says it's all she can afford. He asks why she stole from him in the first place and says he was in love with her. She says she was a different person. Alex tells her that the longer he knew her the more she became Jude - he warns her not to trust her sister but she tells him not to push his luck and asks him to start at the beginning when explaining the night of the attack. Dodger asks Dirk what he's doing there and Dirk thinks he's up to something. They're soon interrupted by Louis and Liberty storming in having an argument.

Liberty asks her family to back her up with her decision to go on Big Brother but Louis is having none of it saying it will ruin her. Dirk praises her but Dodger thinks she's an idiot and says that she's better than that before highlighting what it will do to the family saying they've made the headlines enough because of Will and Sienna. Liberty tells them to trust her but Dodger labels her as stupid and she storms out. Dirk makes him go after her but he's being as stubborn as ever.

Later, Dirk is telling Cindy that he doesn't know if he'll survive Liberty and Dodger falling out after everything that's happened with Will and Sienna and she tells him that he needs to stop stressing out as he'll get more sick. Dodger is listening in and walks out of the house. He finds Liberty down the pond and apologises, telling her that he's proud of her and grateful for what she's given them but he's worried because she's his little sister. She tells him that worrying wont do anything and that he was protective of Will and Will was evil "What happens happens". Dodger tells Liberty what he heard and the two of them return home and ask Dirk what's going on.

Phoebe is confused to see Jason and Holly back together but Ross says that he and Dougie would've never become an item because "Dougie doesn't do boyfriends - or girlfriends - in fact he's been in two relationships in the sixteen years that I've known him. One was this guy he met in Australia but Geography was not kind to them, the other was this girl he met in New Zealand and dated for like a month because he tried to grow up..actually I dated her twin sister too it was a pretty weird time". Phoebe tells Ross that he's the most interesting person she's ever met and asks how he and Dougie always seem happy no matter what's thrown at them. He says that because they have each other "We remind eachother to get over it. It's what best friends are for". He asks if Phoebe has a best friend and she says it was George but not really anymore. Phoebe continues watching Holly.

Later, Phoebe approaches Holly and congratulates her on being back with Jason. Phoebe asks why she never hangs out and Holly explains her tutorials, Phoebe immediately mocks Patrick and Holly comes to his defense. "Chill out! Are you like in love with him or something?" Holly tells Phoebe to grow up and leaves.

It's Carley's 19th birthday and Frankie wants to take her out for dinner. Esther sees this as the perfect opportunity to give Darren and Debbie some space and insists that Tom comes too despite his protests. At the dinner Frankie presents Carley with a necklace and a key to the flat. Carley breaks down in tears and flees to the toilet. Esther follows and asks what's going on and Carley says she's goiing to see her Mum tomorrow and is scared that "he" will be there. She asks Esther to come with her to which she agrees but Esther is terrified. Esther makes a phone call when Carley returns to the table and tells someone that she needs a favour.

Back at the flat Darren and Debbie are eating dinner and drinking wine but the kids are seemingly constant obstacle in them getting anywhere with the night. By the time the others return home they've just fallen asleep under a quilt on the sofa. Frankie makes a comment "anyone would think they're a married couple". Tom shakes his head at Esther "Nice try"

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20

Esther, Nina, Robbie, Carley and Ross are all stood in a circle with a look of absolute terror on across their faces. Carley is covered in cuts and bruises and Ross has blood down the side of his head whilst Nina has tear streaks all down her face.

- Earlier that day -

Ross and Dougie are playing football outside the SUBar as Jason and Holly walk past. Jason and Dougie very clearly ignore each other whilst Phoebe walks out of the coffee shop and approaches Holly who tells Jason she'll catch him up. Phoebe apologises for yesterday and asks Holly to hang out with her. As they get talking Phoebe asks how things are going with Jason and Holly says it's early days. She asks about Ross and Phoebe says that he's perfect, gentle, kind, wouldn't say boo to a ghost. The anti-Robbie. Holly asks how Dougie is doing after Jason rejected his advances, knowing this isn't the truth Phoebe brushes it off.

As Holly leaves Kaya enters and sits next to Phoebe. She highlights how tense things looked and says "So I guess she's told you about that older man she was sleeping with. How gross. I mean he's well hot but wasn't he like her stepdad or something once? I don't know maybe she's lying! Maybe it's someone else" Kaya can tell from the look on Phoebes face that she has no idea what she's talking about and Kaya spills about Darren but Phoebe knows Darren was at the wedding the night Holly said she slept with him. Phoebe catches up with Holly again and tells her she knows she's lying about Darren just like she did with Dodger. Holly walks away and Phoebe asks if she slept with Patrick. Holly freezes in her tracks and Phoebe shakes her head in disgust before walking away.

Esther and Nina are having a nightmare trying to decorate the halls as they plan to throw a surprise party for Carley. They discuss the plan "She is always late, like late late so she'll be back at about eleven - we make it look like we had a party without her, hide down the hall and then bam smash her in the face with fun times" says Nina. Esther asks Nina how Robbie is doing with Nyla and she says he's brilliant but she's struggling, stating that she has to appear as a witness against Nylas father next week and it's stressing her out.

Lucy sits the party out as she's feeling too tired and opts to spend the night in the library whilst Dougie is doing a family thing and will be there later in the night.

As the party comes around Trevor meets Esther out the back of The Dog and makes jokes about what a bad girl she's become. Esther asks him to pay Carleys step-dad a visit and scare him but Trevor says he's not interested in the gig.

Esther returns to the halls and joins the others. Robbie asks where she's been but she wont say, Esther gets a text from Carley asking where she is and Esther tells her to go the halls. They all flee the flat when she says she's on her way but someone enters as they leave. When Carley returns to the flat it's clearly been more trashed than it was before. Carley calls out her friends names before turning around and seeing her Step-Dad. He gets in her face and starts calling her names before grabbing her by the hair and smashing her face against the cupboard door and throwing her to the floor. He begins kicking her as the others come in and call surprise. The boys leap on him and he smashes a glass across Ross' face. A struggle continues until he is struck across the head and falls to the floor, blood pouring from his head.

Esther, Nina, Robbie, Carley and Ross are all stood in a circle with a look of absolute terror on their faces as Lucy stands infront of them holding a fire extinguisher.

CURRENT CAST LIST

Nick Pickard > Tony Hutchinson (1995 - )
Stephanie Waring > Cindy Cunningham (1995 - 2001, 2008 - )
James McKenna > Jack Osborne (1996 - )
Ashley Taylor Dawson > Darren Osborne (1996 - 1997, 2000 - 2001, 2003 - )
Davinia Taylor > Jude Cunningham (1996 - 1998, 2014 - )
Amanda Clapham > Holly Cunningham (1997 - 2001, 2008 - 2010, 2012 - )
Ellis Hollins > Tom Cunningham (1999 - )
Jodi Albert > Debbie Dean (2002 - 2005, 2014 - )
Helen Pearson > Frankie Osborne (2002 - )
Jessica Fox > Nancy Osborne (2005 - )
Ashley Slanina-Davies > Amy Cole (2005 - 2012, 2014 - )
Hollie-Jaye Bowes > Michaela McQueen (2006 - 2010, 2011 - 2012, 2014 - )
Kieran Richardson > Ste Hay (2006 - )
Nicole Barber-Lane > Myra McQueen (2006 - )
James Sutton > John Paul McQueen (2006 - 2008, 2012 - )
Diane Langton > Marlena McQueen (2007 - 2009, 2012 - )
Jorgie Porter > Theresa McQueen (2008 - )
Parry Glasspool > Harry Thompson (2007, 2009, 2014 - )
Lara Goodinson > Liberty Savage (2010 - 2013, 2014 - )
Alex Fletcher > Diane O'Connor (2010 - )
Stephanie Davies > Sinead Roscoe (2010 - )
Jazmine Franks > Esther Bloom (2011 - )
Danny Mac > Mark Savage (2011 - )
David Kennedy > Dirk Savage (2011 - )
Mandip Gill > Phoebe McQueen (2012 - )
Nikki Sanderson > Maxine Blake (2012 - )
Jeremy Sheffield > Patrick Blake (2012 - 2015)
Greg Wood > Trevor Royle (2013 - )
Charlie Wernham > Robbie Roscoe (2013 - )
Alfie Browne-Sykes > Jason Roscoe (2013 - )
Fabrizio Santino > Ziggy Roscoe (2013 - )
Tamara Wall > Grace Black (2013 - )
Kirsty Leigh Porter > Leela Lomax (2013 - )
Jessica Ellis > Tegan Lomax (2013 - )
Ruby McDonnel > Peri Lomax (2013 - )
Cameron Moore > Cameron Campbell (2013 - )
Oliver Stark > Dougie Daniels (2014 - )
Billy Howle > Ross Simpson (2014 - )
Lily Loveless > Carley Bloom (2014 - )
Jessie Cave > Lucy Carpenter (2014 - )
Weriuch Ora > Nina Dee (2014 - )
Craig Fairbass > Alan Daniels (2015 - )
Joseph Beattie > Greg Daniels (2015 - )
Eva Pope > Marylin Daniels (2015 - )

CAST CHANGES

Returning
Mercedes McQueen - March/April 2015
Unknown former star - February 2015
Sienna Blake - March 2015 (G)
Nico Blake - March 2015 (G)

Departing
Patrick Blake - March 2015

Guests
Tiffany Watson - February 2015
Tanya Watson - February 2015

Will we see anymore of Kathy Barnes or is that it?

Neither mike nor Kathy will be regulars however Kathy will be back for another stint later in the year.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 24

Robbie and the students are in the aquarium waiting for Trevor who arrives looking panicked and stressed out. Robbie asks what he's done with the body and Trevor shoves him in to the wall telling him to keep his voice down. He calls them all idiots but Esther comes to their defense saying that he would've killed one of them. Trevor takes one look at Carley and softens up before telling them "it's over now, the less you know the better". As they're about to leave Trevor stops them and says "You all owe me your lives for this. I will be coming for my payment so don't get cocky". As they leave Robbie is in full on panic mode as he and Esther tell the others they have no idea what Trevor is capable of.

Later, Nina is having a full breakdown to Robbie saying she can't risk leaving Nyla without both her parents and wants to run away, begging Robbie to go with her. He tells her that it wont come to that and they'll get through it. Ross bumps in to Dougie and does his best to dodge him but Dougie instantly knows something isn't right and goes to see Carley who is hiding under her covers. Dougie is suspicious of everyones behaviour when Lucy appears to be the only normal person. Ross asks her how she can be so calm and replies "What? He got what he deserved it's no big deal. Chill out".

Dougie is making dinner later when he drops food on the floor, as he goes to pick it up he finds a splatter of blood across the rim of the cupboard door.

Phoebe is in full on detective mode with Holly and begins to crowd Patrick much to his annoyance. She approaches Darren asking what he knows about him from when he was with Sienna and he tells her that it's best to keep his distance. Phoebe goes to see Holly at the house and Holly is hesitant to talk to her but Phoebe isn't walking away from this one.

Holly tells Phoebe she's with Jason now but Phoebe says that it doesn't answer he questions about her and Patrick. The girls are unaware that Maxine is in the next room putting Annie to bed. Holly insists that he's just tutoring her. Phoebe asks once more if they slept together and Holly confesses she doesn't know, telling Phoebe that she's been partying a lot with Kaya trying to forget about everything that's gone on over the last couple of years. Phoebe asks once more if anything happened and Holly doesn't answer before quietly saying she thinks so. Phoebe tells her that Patrick has raped her but Holly insists that it's not like that, that he's not like that. Phoebe storms out of the house as Holly calls after her.

As Phoebe reaches the village and is banging on Patricks front door Maxine comes rushing around the corner and pulls her away. She begs her to stop and tells Phoebe she heard everything. Phoebe labels Patrick as sick and Maxine tells Phoebe he's clever and as soon as she draws attention to him he'll start spinning everything in his favour. Maxine tells Phoebe it's time to take him down but they'll need help.

Peri is having a particularly rough day at school when everybody refuses to be partnered with her in a school project. The teacher partners her with Tom and she tells him that she misses him but he says that he doesn't want to be friends with her after all the lies she told. Peri says she doesn't have any friends and Tom says it's her own fault.

Harry sees Peri eating lunch alone and goes to join her asking if she's okay. She gets defensive but he sits and eats his lunch with her in silence. When Kaya sees them she goes absolutely mental at Harry for sitting with a 'killer'. Marilyn sees the scene and yells at Kaya infront of the entire playground. Kaya yells at her Mum and Peri and Harry both stick up for Marilyn. When Kaya turns on Peri, Peri slaps her and Marilyn does nothing about it.

When Marilyn returns home Alan is waiting for her angrily. She acts as though it's a normal day and he grabs her by both shoulders and tells her she has to stop. She ignores him and he grabs harder "Maya is dead. She is gone. Do not make this Kaya's fault or you will be the one that goes". He lets go and leaves the room. Marilyn sees a family photo on the fridge and tears it up before raging out and smashing up the kitchen. Kaya is watching from the door way with tears in her eyes, her Dad taps her on the shoulder and gestures her away as Marilyn collapses to the floor in tears.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24

Holly is avoiding calls from Patrick who leaves messages saying that she's late for her tutoring. When Jason presses the case she feels caged in and decides to go ahead with the lesson. Whilst things are initially awkward she eases up when Patrick tells her how beautiful she looks and how proud she should be of herself.

He asks her what Phoebe was doing at his door earlier and tells him that she's got a silly idea of them in her head. He asks whether the idea is really so silly before brushing Hollys hair behind her ears. He tells her she shouldn't listen to people like Phoebe McQueen she's always making trouble for everyone and can't be trusted. Holly says she's your best friend and Patrick says she doesn't need friends like that, she has him. Holly becomes to feel more and more uncomfortable and he offers her a drink. She turns it down and says it's not appropriate. Patrick switches and says "that's not what you were saying the other night". She tells Patrick she's going to leave, as she does he puts his hand on the door and holds her by the face telling her she's just like the rest of them. He practically pushes her out of the door and slams it behind her.

Darren and Tony are returning from the pub as they see Holly crying in the hall. Patrick watches through the keyhole as she goes in to Darrens flat. Later, Patrick is leaving his flat and Darrens door comes flying open. He pins Patrick up against the door as Tony tries to pull him off. Darren tells Patrick he's going to kill him. As Tony pulls him off Jude walks in to the block and demands to know what's going on.

Frankie wants to know what's going on with Carley and why she hasn't been answering her calls btu Esther says she's going through boy problems. Debbie isn't convinced and begins sniffing around Esther wanting to know the truth but Esther turns nasty on Debbie to keep her away. Debbie asks Tom if Esther is normally like that and he tells her 'only when she's hiding something'. Debbie follows Esther around the village and finds her meeting with Carley behind the old skate park. She is stunned to see Carley's bruises.

Debbie knocks on the door at the halls and is greeted by Lucy who is all smiles and rainbows. Debbie asks for Carley and Lucy says she's not home. Debbie pushes past her and begins opening doors until she finds Esther and Carley. Debbie demands to know what's going on and says that she knows it was her step-dad and she wants her to go to the police, Esther insists Debbie leave it and Debbie tells them she's going to tell Jack and Frankie. Lucy says it's time to tell the truth. Carley insists that she doesn't. Lucy spins a lie saying Carley tried ecstacy and fell off some scaffolding when she was high. Debbie berates her for doing it and says she wont tell Frankie if she promises not to do it again.

When Debbie leaves Carleys room she has pocketed her phone but can't get through the passcode. She gets back to the pub and goes through Esthers room where she finds Carleys stepdads wallet.

Ross and Dougie are at the gym together and Ross is being particularly jumpy. Dougie asks if something is going on with Phoebe and Ross says it's fine and starts being over the top comical but when Ross sees Trevor in the mirror he tells Dougie he feels sick and has to leave.

Trevor talks to Ross in the changing room and hands him a bag of drugs telling him that he's going to get rid of all of them for money or he'll be taking the blame for what happened. Ross says he wouldn't know where to start and Trevor tells him to work it out. As Trevor leaves Dougie comes up to Ross and asks "So what trouble are we in now?"

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25

Darren, Tony and Jude are waiting in the flat for Maxine to arrive. They're discussing what they know and Jude is talking about making Patrick disappear whilst Tony tells her that's not the way to deal with it she pleads for him to imagine how she's react if it were DeeDee when she's older if something happened to Harry. Maxine arrives and asks where Cindy is - Jude says she and Dirk are on holiday and Maxine says they can't do anything without Cindy there but Jude highlights that Cindy is not in the right frame of mind to be involved in this telling Maxine she'll "know only when it's absolutely necessary".

Holly is back at the house with Phoebe whilst Dodger questions Maxines whereabouts and asks what's going on with them and why they're being so weird. Dodger asks if something has gone on with Patrick but Holly says she's had a fight with Jason. As Dodger is out in the village he bumps in to Jason and tells him he needs to treat Holly right, a clueless Jason tells Dodger he's as weird as his Dad. When Dodger asks him to explain he says he's been sniffing around Holly like a dog. Something clicks in Dodgers head and he storms in to the flat but Maxine hears him and pulls him in to Judes flat. He demands to know what's going on and Maxine says they need his help - they need him to visit Sienna.

Patrick sees the group leaving the flat and looks worried. He holds his chest as he begins to panic before going to lie down. He stares at the ceiling before looking at a photo of himself, Sienna and Nico.

Theresa goes over to the McQueens with presents for Kathleen-Angel and doesn't get the warmest of welcomes but Myra lets her spend the day there. Theresa orders them all take away and Myra tells her it's going to take more than curry to get her back in with them. John-Paul quizzes where she got the money from and she says she's been working at a restaurant in town that has great tips. Nana takes her aside and tells her she knows she's lying but she'll keep the others off her back and sneak her visits if she's pays up.

Later, Ste is in the village when he sees Sinead leaving a mans car - the man hands her money and Ste worries that she's up to her old games and confronts her. She insists that she's not and proves it by showing that she was selling her old laptop to get money for a deposit on a new flat. Ste apologises for doubting her but she's too quick too forgive for him to be convinced. John Paul bumps in to Ste and asks if he's okay, Ste confides in him that he's worried about Sinead and tells him what he say. John Paul puts two and two together and realises what Theresa has been up to. He goes to find Theresa and sees her handing money over to Trevor.

Ross and Dougie head out in to town with Trevors drugs and they bump in to Greg who believes they're up to no good. He soon realises what they're up to and wants to know what's going on - Ross says he can't say and Dougie says that he hasn't even told him so whatever it is, it's real. Greg - who is trying to turn over a new leaf - points them in the right direction of how to get rid of the stock and they do with ease. Greg then yells at them both telling them never to do it again.

Greg goes with the boys to meet Trevor and warns Trevor that are 'his boys' and he doesn't take kindly to people trying to poach them. He gives Trevor his money and tells him that's the last he'll have to do with them, warning him that he's watching. Trevor and Ross exchange knowing looks. Greg tells the boys to wait outside. Greg tells Trevor he knows who is and introduces himself "I'm sure my name rings a bell". Greg highlights how beautiful some of the fish are. "These ones are pricey". As Greg leaves Trevor sees that Greg has dropped one of the pills in the tank.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26

Sinead is visiting Diane and is becoming increasingly concerned with her. She tells Harry and Clark that she thinks Diane needs to see a professional and reveals that she's been having counselling non stop since the night that Silas attacked them all because she doesn't know how to get past something like that. Clark insists that Diane is fine and when Diane refuses to leave the house again Clark becomes frustrated with her and loses his cool.

Sinead starts to question Clarks intentions and wants to know why he's suddenly so interested in playing big brother having barely bothered with Diane for the last fifteen years. Clark gets in Sineads face and tells her that she's not really part of the family and Diane has only kept her around because she's too soft to get rid of her. Harry witnesses the whole ordeal and decides to look through Clarks things but he's caught in the act by Diane who sends him to go and stay at the flat with Tony.

Later, Harry meets with Sinead in the village and tells her that he found Dianes bank card and The Hutch company card in Clarks wallet.

At The Dog, Esther is frantically searching through her laundry when Debbie enters with a pile of clean clothes and tells Esther she has done some of her washing. Esther calmly thanks her before snatching the clothes from her. Debbie says a few of the stains didn't come out and points to the patches of blood. Esther tells Debbie that she was helping Carley get to the hospital but Debbie doesn't believe her - she asks if she's in trouble and Esther tells her to leave it.

In the village, Debbie sees Esther and Trevor having a heated debate and interrupts. She warns Trevor away from Esther but Esther defends him and insists they're talking about the coffee shop. Debbie warns that she's keeping her eye on both of them and will find out what's going on. They're all unaware that Grace is watching from the balcony of the flats.

That night, Trevor is in the aquarium with Nina and is telling her that she is going to entertain a friend of his. She's absolutely petrified and is crying. He tells her that it's better than going to prison. She nods her head in agreement. As she reaches for a tissue from her bag she drops her phone and Trevor sees Nyla on the screensaver, she says it's her daughter. Trevor has a change of heart and tells her to leave - Nina passes Grace on the way out of the aquarium and quizzes Trevor about when he got back. He tells her he's been giving her space and she asks what's going on with him and the students but he ignores her before telling her to leave.

Dodger and Maxine are discussing what they plan to do about Patrick. Dodger questions whether Holly is telling the truth after the lies she told about him but Maxine says that she can see that look in Hollys eyes when she talks about him, the look that says she knows something wrong is happening but doesn't want to believe that Patrick could do it. "I've been Holly, Dodge!". A reluctant Dodger agrees to go and see Sienna but warns Maxine that he is not willing to push her in to anything that will hinder her recovery.

Dodger goes to see Sienna at the hospital and she doesn't seem happy to see him telling him that she can't look him in the eye because of all of the horrible things that she has done. He tells her that he forgives her and that she was sick. He asks how she's doing and she says she is better - she understands what happened and why it all happened. He asks if she's seen Nico and Sienna says that she has refused to as Nico is better off without her. Sienna asks why he's there and he says it's because of Holly. Sienna is confused and Dodger says perhaps it's best to wait. As he's leaving Sienna asks "Did he get to her too?"

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27

Esther explains her close call to Lucy and is shocked at Lucy's response when she says that they need to keep Debbie quiet. She says it in such a stone cold way it gives Esther chills but Lucy insists she is joking.

When Esther comes in to the coffee shop Grace is watching her closely and trying to listen in on her conversations with Robbie and Nina. Robbie notices Grace watching and makes a dig about the baby saga to throw her off. Esther approaches her to apologise and Grace immediately corners her about what's going on with Trevor but Esther says that he sorted them out some DJ equipment for a party and they just haven't paid him back yet stating "You know what he's like".

Robbie spots a very drunk Ross outside 'The Dog' and sees how emotional he's getting. Robbie pulls him aside and tells him to get his act together but Ross quite loudly says that he doesn't know how to keep calm after being an accomplice in a murder. Robbie loses it with Ross and shoves him over a table before warning him to keep his mouth shut. Esther - who is working - breaks up the fight but sees that Debbie is watching from the window. Someone is watching 'The Dog' from afar, Esther looks over as they're walking away and looks confused like she's seen a ghost.

The Daniels are moving in to the big house today and that means Sinead and Theresa are on the move. Sinead berates Theresa for her cruel behaviour when she graffitis Maya's name on a mirror in lipstick but THeresa brushes it off. The family are horrified when they see the state of the house and immediately get on Darrens case.

Marilyn desperately scrubs at the graffiti before Alan pulls her away. Kaya and Dougie continue to strip the wallpaper down. Marilyn soon calms down and tells Alan that she'll begin unpacking but the first box she opens is full of Mayas things. Alan asks why she has packed them and Marilyn says that they belong on Mayas new room. Unable to have the same conversation, Alan storms out of the house closely followed by Greg.

Greg joins his Dad in the garden and Alan tells Greg that his heart is broken by Mayas death but he needs to be able to heal and move on Marilyn wont let him. Greg tells Alan that he hasn't seen him cry once since Maya died and Alan says he needs to look out for them before Greg assures him none of them are kids anymore, not even Kaya and he doesn't need to suffer for their benefit.

When Darren catches up with Theresa and Sinead he tears in to them firstly for damaging the property and secondly for the disrespect they've shown. To shut him up Theresa hands him a huge wad of money. He asks where she got it and she says it's not important. Darren looks her up and down before leaving. Sinead asks how Theresa has so much money and she says "err you know how - escorting". Sinead says that she's been escorting and hasn't got anywhere near that money. Theresas guilt ridden look makes Sinead realise that Theresa has been getting paid for more than dates and the two begin to argue. The fight eventually gets physical after Theresa brings Katy into it. When Sinead throws Theresa across the room her bag tips over and loads of cocaine falls out. Sinead tells Theresa she isn't going back to this life - she's better than this. She says she's on her own before grabbing her bag and leaving.

Sinead arrives at the village steps and is about to walk up them when she feels like someone is watching her. She sees the back of the persons head as they walk down the alley. Brushing it off Sinead heads up the steps and is about to knock on Ste's door before turning and knocking on Diane's.

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There's loud music and general rowdiness coming from The McQueens house as a man's silouette steps in to the garden. It's Seth Costello.

Hey guys I haven't forgotten about his ive got all weeks up to May written but don't have Internet at home. Will post all of March on Monday or earlier if I can. Any feedback on recent stuff?

Just caught up! I kinda liked Seth and felt he was underused. Nice to see him back and I can't wait to see how his return affects Mercedes. Shame Sinead & Diane are leaving as they are great characters but I guess they are coming to a natural end. I really enjoyed the Ross drama and the flashback episode. Keep up the fab work!

Re: Diane and Sinead. I don't want to lose too many characters but I'm really struggling to find stories for them particularly as Sinead has done it all. If something springs to mind as it did with Nancy then they'll stay.

Mercedes return is gonna be big she'll be teaming up with some else to become the female warren and Brendan.

From early summer the 20th anniversary atoroes are gonna start progressing and the lesser used characters like Myra and Leela will have more to do over the coming months.

I've missed having this fan-fiction in my life.

Some great developments as of late. Cannot wait for Mercedes return, and Seth's return is very intriguing. I also agree with the decision to axe Diane and Sinead, or at least rest them for the forseeable future.

I hope you don't think I'm being too cheeky or anything, but is it possible for you to post a list of the current characters in the show, just so I can keep up a bit easier with the returnees, newcomers, departees, etc? Would be greatly appreciated.

Hey ross there's a current cast list a bit further up the page

3 new weeks up today, 3 more next Monday

MONDAY MARCH 1 2015

Myra recieves the shock of her life when she recieves a phone call from Mitzeee telling her that Seth and Bobby are back in the village. She tracks him down to a B&B just outside of the village and insists that he comes to stay with them, asking what brings him to Hollyoaks he tells her that he is over on business and thought it would be nice to bring Bobby to see them but wanted to get settled first. Myra is elated to see her grandson but the kids aren't so trusting of Seths sudden return.

As Myra gets to spend more time with Bobby and Seth they end up outside 'The Dog' which brings up painful memories for Seth. He tells Myra that he was dubious to bring Bobby to the village as the place breeds misery. Esther soon sees Seth and approaches him, Seth leaves Bobby with Myra as he and Esther catch up. She tells him all of the things that have happened including the mini-bus crash and the fact that she and Sinead are the only ones left in the village. Seth reveals to her that he is studying law in America and is over meeting for a potential job after graduation.

Whilst Seth and Esther are walking around the village he freezes as he sees the spot where his Mums body was found. It's too much and he rushes back to the McQueens to pack his bags but Myra talks him down and tells him regardless of how things went between Mercedes and Riley, he is family.

Phoebe is becoming more suspicious and further frustrated with Ross' distant behaviour and how reserved he is being. After he is late to meet her once again she decides to corner him at the halls but has visibly interrupted a rather intense conversation between himself and Carley. Phoebe accuses him of having an affair with her which he vehemently denies but she doesn't believe him. As Phoebe leaves she lets a woman in - Carleys Mum, Lisa. She tells Carley that she thinks David has left her as he hasn't been home for days - whilst it initially seems like she is there to apologise it soon becomes clear she is there to see if Carley has seen him. Lucy steps in and insists that she leaves, becoming very aggressive in her approach.

Ross catches up with Phoebe and insists that nothing is going on between him and Carley and that he's just struggling with his studies.

Patrick is in a furious state after being rejected for a job at the college and goes drinking in The Dog. Darren spots him and is about to kick him out but Maxine convinces him to play it cool or else he will suspect that something is wrong. Patrick soon becomes aware of their glares and begins to belittle Maxine who is unphased by what he is saying whilst Darren and Dodger become increasingly aggrevated. As Maxine gives Patrick a smile the police arrive and ask him to come to the station regarding a complaint filed by a former student of his - Holly.

TUESDAY MARCH 2 2015

As Debbie witnesses Sinead becoming more and more stressed she becomes more and more concerned and after clocking how close they are she takes her concerns to Grace and tells her what she's seen and how she believes that Trevor has got her involved in soemthing. Grace is initially defensive over Trevor but when she sees another woman leaving his flat she approaches Debbie and asks for more details.

Diane has turned to drinking and for Harry it's all too close to home after seeing his Mum turn to drink during her abusive relationship he lashes out telling Diane he doesn't know how to cope with watching her break. She snaps back at him and he tells her to get a grip and look at who she has become, she slaps him as Clark walks through the door causing him to throw Harry out. Harry immediately heads to find Sinead and Tony and tells them what happened. Sinead tells Tony she will deal with it and arranges to meet up with Clark. Pretending that she is checking up on Diane, Sinead begins bad mouthing Harry and thanking Clark for being there but it's not long before he returns the compliments and tells her what a beautiful young woman she has become - ceasing the opportunity to get back in to the flat Sinead kisses Clark and he recipricates.

Cindy returns from her holiday with Dirk and sees the police leaving the house. She demands to know what has been going on and is shocked and disgusted when she discovers the truth. Cindy is furious with Maxine and Dodger for not telling her and calling her back from their holiday but Holly insists that it was her who didn't want to concern her telling her that they've got it under control. Cindy can't believe what she's hearing and heads over to Patricks flat but she finds him the in the village first - she immediately begins yelling at him, calling him a paedophile and a pervert as many bystanders look on including Kaya.

At the halls Nina is in tears once again and Lucy mocks her for milking it and Nina questions how she can be so calm before reminding ehr that she is the one who actually killed David, Lucy switches and shoves Nina into the wall telling her to keep her mouth shut before stating that he got what he deserved and she'd do it again in a heartbeat.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 3 2015

Holly is in for another intense day as Jason confronts her after hearing what happened from Kaya. It's intense emotions all around as Holly confesses to Jason that she slept with Patrick but she had no idea what was going on as he took advantage of her. Jason flips out and calls Holly every name under the sun and accuses her of lying telling her that this is the last thing he needed after everything that's gone on. Kaya watches on from afar and soon offers to comfort Jason but when she sees him throwing up his lunch she changes her mind and goes to comfort Holly. Holly confides in Kaya that getting back with Jason was a mistake and Kaya accidentally lets slip that she told him - before Holly loses it Kaya manages to swing it around and make it look as though she was doing a favour.

Trevor returns home and finds Grace in his flat - he asks what she's doing there and she says she came over for a cup of tea. He reminds her that they broke up after she went mental for the hundreth time and she tells him that them breaking up was a mistake but he's not stupid and soon realises that she's plotting something. She questions why he's spending so much time with the students and why Esther is so stressed - he tells her to mind her own business and says they work for him. Grace warns Trevor 'If you're not with me then you're against me and believe me Trevor, that's the last place you wanna be'.

Phoebe spots Ross talking to Theresa in the park and approaches her but Theresa tells her she doesn't get to pick and choose when they're family. Phoebe lays a guilt trip and manages to get out of Theresa that Ross is working for Trevor. In turn Phoebe tells Theresa that Seth is back with baby Bobby but that she doesn't trust him. Phoebe follows Ross and catches him selling drugs - when she confronts him and warns him of how dangerous Trevor is he tells her to mind her own business, as the argument escalates she asks whether he's on the drugs and he pushes her away telling her they're over. Meanwhile, Theresa spots Seth in the village and follows him as he meets with a man in a suit and hands him money. Theresa breaks in to his car and finds dozens of newspaper clippings about Rileys murder and Brownings court case.

Within seconds of leaving his car Seth bumps in to Theresa and she flirts to get her self out of the situation but how much has Seth seen?

Now that Harry has gone and with Clark and Sinead at work Diane forces herself to go the shop but when a man bumps in to her she becomes overwhelmed and has a panic attack, collapsing in the middle of the store.

THURSDAY MARCH 4 2015

Theresa is surprised when Seth asks her out on a date telling her he always had a thing for her, determined to find out why he's here she agrees and ups her flirting game to ten. Theresa becomes more suspicious when Seth says that he regrets taht things never worked out for their families especially as she knows how much they all hated Mercedes for what happened. Theresa invites Seth back to her flat and they have more drinks before heading the bedroom - as she begins to undress he turns on her saying 'You really think I'd ever drink enough to get with scum like you or your family? You're the lowest of the low and I'm going to make sure the whole world knows all of your dirty little secrets'.

Theresa heads over to the McQueens and tells them what happened and that Seth attacked her but he's one step ahead of them and Myra pushes her away but Louis and John Paul aren't so sure and asks Theresa exactly what went on. They return to the house and keep an eye on things but Myra is too blinded by Bobbys presence to listen to them.

Following Dianes collapse and Harry being kicked out Tony takes the kids from her as he becomes concerned for their safety, Diane begs him not to and Harry tells him that he's making a mistake but Tony is adamant that Diane needs help and he's not willing to put his children in danger whilst she sits at home drinking all day. Harry tries to convince Tony to take them back but when Sinead comes over to Tonys flat she tells him he made the right choice and that Diane needs medical help.

Phoebe bumps in to Jason at the Magic Bean and tells him that he made a mistake breaking up with Holly stating that 'Patrick is the one in the wrong' and Holly is the victim. Jason feels guilty but tells Phoebe that he slept with someone else and that he and Holly should never have gotten back together. Phoebe tells Jason that Ross broke up with her and Jasons says he's been spending a lot of time with Robbie which takes Phoebe back as they've never really gotten on. Phoebe tells Jason that Ross has been selling drugs for Trevor and wonders whether Robbie has gotten involved.

When Cindy goes missing Jude finds her outside their childhood home and Cindy says she feels like a failure for not seeing what was going on. Jude tells Cindy that they've known guys like Patrick and they know how to get away with it, she says she got involved as soon as she realised. Cindy questions how long Jude has known and turns on her sister for not telling her, she tells her that she can't cope with this all and the lies have to stop. Cindy demands to know what else has gone on and Jude confesses she's been sleepign with Tony.



FRIDAY MARCH 5 2015

Clark is furious when a counciller arrives to see Diane but she reluctantly agrees to speak with them and is informed that she has agoraphobia, Diane refuses to believe it and breaks down before begging her family for help. Tony promises that he will do everything he can to get her back to herself but Clark soon drags him out and says he's the last thing she needs. Clark tells Harry and Tony that he's Diane's family and they're simply tag ons. The arguments is interrupted when Alex arrives at the flat and tells them that he's been cleared of all charges. Sinead looks panicked and tries to usher him away.

He apologises to her before saying that he has to put himself first, she begs him not to and Diane demands to know what's going on and Alex reveals that he was with Sinead at the time of the attack - as an escort. Sinead says he is lying but it's all over her face. Diane asks if it's true and Sinead apologises before Clark shuts the door in her face.

Tony finds Sinead in the village and asks what she was playing at, she says she only done it a couple of times and never slept with anyone she just didn't know what to do and felt lost. Harry tells her that she needs to stop putting herself in that category and prove to herself that she can still be the girl she was before it all went wrong and she can stand by helping her Mum.

Bobby is playing up and Seth says he'll take him for a drive to get him to sleep but Myra insists on going with him. She chews his ear off about all sorts of things as they drive around and she soon sees his darker side as he snaps at her. Seth realises his mistake and turns the charms back on. Back at the house Nana is cleaning when she comes across Seths bag. John Paul tells her she can't go through it but she 'accidentally' tips it over and sees the newspaper clippings. Nana sends Myra a text stating 'Cuckoo' - their code word. Myra tells Seth they need to go home as Matthew is sick. When they get back Nana greets them with the clippings and Seth immediately shows his true colours stating that is there to clear Rileys name and he'll be dragging their through the dirt to do so.

Meanwhile, Nancy returns from Canada...alone


MONDAY MARCH 8 2015

The McQueens are feeling the heat as Riley and Mercedes make the local front page after Seth has arranged for Lindsey Nolans case to be re-opened. Michaela fears that Myra wont be able to handle any further stress after the last few months and pleads with him to stop what he's doing but he reminds her that the chain of events leading to Rileys death, to his mothers death all linked back to Mercedes to which Michaela reminds him 'She's had her punishment'.

Michaela decides it's time to go back to her journalistic routes and fight fire with fire by fighting Seth through the press and begins writing a blog named 'The Sisterhood' detailing the traumatic events that Silas Blissett put her and her family through as well as the dark sides of Paul Browning and Sonny Valentine. Within hours of posting the blog Michaela recieves an e-mail from a former colleague of Brownings asking her to meet up.

Amy is confuses as to why Nancy returned alone and she tells Amy that Chris is spending time with his family, when Amy asks what about his new family, Nancy tells her that she's got a really good man and to trust him. Amy turns to Ste but soon sees that he's having a hard time himself as Rileys case forces him to remember Brendans reign of destruction. With Amy being married and his relationship with John Paul long over, Ste begins to question his future in the village particularly when Amy cuts off his heart to heart to answer a call from Chris.

Ste heads out in to the village to clear his head and bumps in to Sinead who says she's been staying at a hostel in town as Diane has turned her back on her again. Ste reveals that his sisters have gone on holiday together but he couldn't afford to go. He tells Sinead that he doesn't know what he's doing with his life and she feels the same. After Sinead runs in to Clark in the village she tells Ste that she wants to leave the village for good and that he should come with her.

Darren pops in to the pub to pick up some bits he left whilst he was staying with the kids and Nancy soon picks up on the sparks between himself and Debbie and decides that she should start saying 'yes' to more opportunities before texting Greg. Darren asks Nancy if she wants to go for a drink and asks her about her trip - Nancy thanks Darren for being a friend and he says the same.

TUESDAY MARCH 9 2015

Michaelas blog is causing somewhat of a media frenzy as more and more of Brownings past encounters come forward under anonymous names which plays in to Seths hands perfectly as he proves that Browning was capable of murdering Lindsey, what he doesn't bank on is how the attention is portraying Mercedes in a positive light. Seth gives an interview to the press detailing Mercedes' affair with Carl but Michaela soon retaliates by publishing a detailed account of what Silas did to Mercedes before revealing that the 'families hatred' came back to haunt them last year when he attempted to kill all of them and their friends. Seth loses his temper with Michaela in the pub and says that Mercedes is poison - Michaela asks whether Seth is out to clear Rileys name or to hurt Mercedes?

Harry and Holly are having lunch at Magic Bean as Harry tries to support his friend through her case but they're interrupted by Jason who accuses them of sleeping together aswell. In the heat of the moment Jason confesses to being glad that he slept with Kaya just as Kaya walks in. Harry is furious and punches Jason before Holly calls Jason a 'joke'. Kaya tries to grovel to both of them but they shun her. When Jason approaches Kaya and tells her to forget about them she laughs at him and tells him she'd never get with someone like him before calling him fat. Dougie is watching from the distance and follows Jason who walks in to the toilets with a bunch of food. Jason locks himself in a cubicle and Dougie locks himself in the next one before playing a song on his phone 'Roxanne'. Jason stops what he's doing and calls Dougies name. Dougie says 'Remember the first night we got drunk together and we played that stupid Roxanne drinking game and Ross threw up down Ninas back?'. Jason laughs 'Simpler times'. Dougie reminds him that it was only five months ago 'How has so much changed?'. The two of them sit in silence.

Myra visits Mercedes at the prison and tells her about what Michaela is doing but Mercedes loses the plot and says she doesn't want her private life in the headlines and she deserves everything she's got. Myra tells her that Bobby is in Hollyoaks and Mercedes shows no interest.

Patrick gets the shock of his life when he sees Sienna out in the village. She dismisses his existence when she's out with Dodger but soon returns to the flat and tells her Dad that they're planning on using her to take him down but that she will support him every step of the way stating that Maxine will get what she deserves and be out of his life forever.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 10 2015

After getting grief from Phoebe, Robbie decides to approach Ross about his dealings with Trevor but when Phoebe sees them out in the village together and sees Robbie taking a package from Ross she deduces that Robbie must also be involved and gives him an earful. Being a McQueen, Phoebe isn't scared to take her views to Trevor but he laughs in her face and tells her that it's them she should be cautious of - not him.

Phoebe corners Robbie when he's on his own and demands to know the truth about what's going on but Robbie tells her that she's better off not knowing. When Phoebe tries to talk to Esther about it she realises that all of them are in on something. Sick of the lies Phoebe turns her back on all of them but is followed home by an unknown person who strikes her with a brick as she reaches her front door.

Grace and Debbie are tailing Trevor and Grace mocks Debbie for turning up in a disguise but it's not long before Debbie has Grace on board with the idea. Debbie is surprisingly good at getting Grace to open up about her past with Trevor and begins to see why Esther is friends with her.

The girls are stunned when they see Theresa leaving Trevors flat especially as she leaves him with a kiss. Debbie has to stop Grace from raging and they follow Theresa home before ambushing her and tying her to a chair, demanding answers.

A lonely and defeated Seth arranges to meet Sinead for a drink and they talk about much their lives began falling apart as soon as they got to Hollyoaks. Seth informs Sinead that Jason has had his operation and is currently living in London as a youth cousellor - he drops another bombshell, Bart is with him. Sinead asks if they're together and Seth says "No, but...they're real close, I think it's always going to be a bit messy for them". He reveals that Bart too is a youth counsellor "They bring out the best in each other".

As they compare notes on their shattered lives Sinead asks how he turned things around after everything that happened with his family and he said that he had rock bottom and the only way was up. Sinead recalls the night that Silas took them all and rejects Seths apology, they have a tender moment but he turns sour when she tells him that Mercedes has been through enough and he should leave her alone. Seth warns that they've gotten away with too much and he will drag them down.

THURSDAY MARCH 11 2015

As The McQueens gather at Phoebes bedside in the hospital all fingers are pointing at Robbie but Ross gives him an alibi for when Pheobe was attacked. Myra recieves a phone call from Mercedes lawyer informing them that Lindseys murder trial is being re-opened due to the media attention gained by Seth. He tells Myra that two other women from Brownings past have opened up about his violent tendencies and that they will be seeking to talk to Cindy and Mercedes.

Seth is infuriated that Mercedes and Browning are making headlines whilst Riley's name gets pushed to a brief mention down the page and he goes on a complete rampage when he discovers an online petition to free Mercedes after believing she killed Browning in self defense.

Mentions of Brendan in the press become too much for Ste after he sees a lot of himself in Seth following his angry rampage around the village. John Paul sees how distressed he is and invites him for a drink - Ste makes continuous apologies for his actions and tells John Paul that he still loves him. John Paul thanks him but tells him that they were doomed from the start "We were practically enemies...how we were every going to be a couple?". Ste tells John Paul he is going to be leaving the village with Sinead.

Grace returns from work to find her front door open, she is greeted by Trevor who warns her to stop following him and asks what exactly she's looking for and why she cares so much about a group of kids. She says she cares more about taking him down, telling him that he broke her heart and now she's going to break his world. He warns her "I still love you Grace, but that doesn't mean I won't destroy you". As he leaves she says he already has.

Reeling from their encounter Grace waits for Trevor to head to the aquarium before breaking in to his flat and carefully rooting through his things, it's there that she finds Dave's wallet.

Esther is at the hospital visiting Phoebe when she bumps in to Grace who demands to know who Dave is.

FRIDAY MARCH 12 2015

As Ste and Sinead prepare to leave the village Harry pleads with Sinead to reconsider, explaining that Diane's agoraphobia is a serious condition and some people never recover from it. Sinead tries to keep a hard face stating that he Mum has turned her back on her one too many times but Harry tells her to prove her wrong.

Sinead sees Alex in the village as she's about to board her bus with Ste, she stops and approaches him. Sinead asks Alex to swear blindly that he wasn't responsible for the attack and Alex tells her she already knows the answer. Sinead asks who it was and Alex looks over at The Hutch where Clark is working. Sinead shakes her head and Alex asks how well Sinead really knows her uncle. Clark is keeping his eye on them both.

Sinead sees Diane looking out of the flat window with tears in her eyes. She grabs Ste and tells him she can't go until she knows her Mum is okay. Sinead asks for Alexs help in finding out who is responsible.

Ross is selling drugs in the student union when Robbie catches him and berates him for continuing, Lucy laughs it off and tells Robbie to stop being so dramatic. Robbie tells her to get lost and they get in to a war of words, dissing each others personalities and dress sense - she labels him a chav and he calls her a "sad hippy with crappy kids trainers".

As the door staff enter the room and eye Ross he panics, drawing further attention to him. Realisign what Ross has to lose, Robbie takes the drugs from and sprints through them but he's soon caught by the police and is arrested.

Due to the small amount he had on him Robbie is released with a fine and a warning but Ziggy is furious and kicks Robbie out of the flat without letting him explain. Ziggy has had enough.

Myra visits Mercedes to tell her about the petition but Mercedes demands that she put a stop to it saying that prison is where she belongs and that she's safer there. Myra tells her that Bobby is in the village but Mercedes doesn't react.

MONDAY MARCH 15 2015

Mercedes petition is gaining steam as more and more ghosts from Brownings past begin to emerge including his ex-wife. Myra recieves a call from Cheryl asking what's going on with Lindseys case and Myra tells her that the truth is going to be out soon enough. As Seth continues to push his angle to the press and share the dirty little secrets he's gotten from Theresa, the press just become more and more intrigued with The McQueens.

Michaela is always one step ahead of Seth and tells their version of his stories garnering sympathy for the family particularly in the cases of Silas and Niall.

Cindy is struggling to cope with the pressure of the media attention and Holly's dilemma. She rejects Judes help and is pushing Dirk away. Dirk turns to Darren to help his fiance but she insists that she will be fine. Cindy visits Lindseys grave and talks about the night of Brownings death asking whether she should help Mercedes or not - she finds a surprise friend in Nancy who is visiting Becca. Nancy reminds Cindy of how she felt when it turned everything with Silas was true and she done nothing to help Lindsey be heard, she labels it as her biggest regret.

Holly is feeling the pressure as she sees the cracks appearing in her family and with Phoebe in hospital and Jason not talking to her she only has Harry to turn to. Harry decides to take Holly on a day trip to clear her mind and they reminisce about all the dramas at Cindy and Tony's first wedding. Holly thanks Harry for his help and before long the two of them end up kissing.

Patrick is visibily shaken by his upcoming trial and Sienna is shocked having never seen the weaker side of her father. Sienna tells him that they can use Maxines emotional instability against her and Dodgers 'shady' past and lack of prospects. Patrick expresses concern that Libertys money may help them get a stronger lawyer for the case but Sienna reminds Patrick that Holly once lied about Dodger raping her to which Patrick gives a smile.

Later, Sienna is in the flat on her own as she makes call to someone stating "I know I'm the last person you want to speak to but I need your help"

TUESDAY MARCH 16 2015

Diane begins home based therapy for her agoraphobia but leans heavily on Clarks reactions to the therapist. When the therapist encourages Diane to allow more people access to her life to ease her back in to mixing with others, Clark is dismissive.

Sinead visits and Clark tells her she's not welcome and that Diane is busy. Sinead tells him she knows he's up to something and she's not going to stop until he's out of that flat. He gives her a wink and slams the door. Sinead meets with Alex and tells him she has no doubt it's Clark and they need to prove it.

Michaela is shocked to read that Theresa is being paid for an exclusive "tell all" on her estranged family and pleads with her cousin to think again, concerned that she'll undo the progress she has made towards Mercedes release. Theresa tells her where to go, stating she can't pick and choose when they're family. The two of them get into a physical fight in front of the press leading to Theresa stating that she's going to reveal everything.

When Theresa arrives for her interview she is stunned to discover that Myra has beaten her to the punch and is pouring her heart out with the most dramatic effect. Myra gives Theresa a smile when the interviewer pushes about Theresas time in prison. She insists that security remove Theresa.

Esther tells students and Robbie (who is staying at the halls) that Grace knows something. When Grace arrives at the halls during the meeting Lucy gets in her face about it and threatens her to stay out of her business, Grace pushes her out of the way and the group are stunned when Lucy punches Grace to the floor.

Grace tells them she was there to help but that they can forget it. A furious Grace is about to throw the wallet in the bin but soon changes her mind and storms to the police station with it. Esther breaks up with Lucy citing a change in her recently. Nina is disgusted to discover the real reason Ziggy kicked Robbie out and says that she wont have that around Nyla again. Ross says it was him but she doesn't believe it.

The group is completely splintered.