Tuesday 22 July

Kieron prepares for his interview in the SU while an inventive John Paul has an idea after overhearing a conversation between Mandy and Louise. Taking the initiative, John Paul pitches his 'gay night' idea to a wary Warren, who decides against taking him up on it when he discovers John Paul wants a slice of the profits. Mandy and Louise call an abrupt halt to their quite lunch when Cindy makes an unwelcome addition to their group - instead, they agree to meet her later for drinks. When Cindy fails to arrive at The Dog, Louise and Mandy decide to head into town without her, however, unbeknown to them, Cindy's trying her womanly wiles on a bemused Warren at The Loft. As they pass John Paul, he tells Louise how Warren knocked his 'gay night' suggestion back, and is delighted when Louise overrides Warren's decision, offering him exactly what he wants for doing all the work. Back at The Loft, Louise and Mandy walk in on Cindy in full flirt mode with Warren. After a humiliating put down from both Warren and Louise, Cindy makes a sharp exit, leaving an embarrassed Mandy to apologise for her step-sister's behaviour. Kieron's feeling rejected after an unsuccessful interview, but soon perks up on hearing about John Paul's new project and they get cracking promoting 'gay night' at The Loft...

Danny persuades Sasha to take part in a cup cake bake off to stave off the boredom of her house arrest. As the siblings bond, Danny confesses how he finds it hard to understand why Sasha, of all people, got herself hooked on smack. Lauren finds herself sidelined once more when Val is more taken with Sasha's pleasing attitude during a bridesmaid dress fitting than hers. Overhearing a family conversation, Sasha becomes aware that the family are only keeping her entertained so they can keep an eye on her. Full of frustration, she cons Leo into going for some supplies at Drive 'N' Buy and then takes the opportunity to pack some clothes and leaves a hurried note before fleeing the house. Danny discovers Sasha's note and rebukes Leo for leaving her alone... With Sasha AWOL, where do they begin searching...?

As Frankie attempts to carry on with life at the pub, Steph and Kris are impressed with her resolve. However, underneath she's breaking apart. Things get worse at opening time and they discover that their first punter of the day is actually from the debt collecting agency, and still wants the £230,000 that Jack owes. Settling himself in for the duration, the unwelcome guest bides his time and waits… Warren arrives and offers his services to Steph, setting about giving people tasks to complete. Steph's impressed when he also takes care of their unwanted guest, paying him off for a couple of weeks, enabling the family grieve. Frankie's grateful for Warren's help, but assures him she's fine as she takes her place at the helm behind the bar - back where she belongs...