Ahead of the first day of JJ’s sexual abuse trial, Frankie tells Darren and Nancy that she’s ready to face her brother in court.
With the support of her family, Frankie takes to the stand. She talks through her trauma and abuse and explains why she finally felt ready to tell her dad the truth.
Later, Darren, Nancy and Jack are all questioned in court.
3. Dilly learns the truth
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Sienna isn’t happy about what Dilly is doing with Prince, knowing that her actions are breaking up a family. The pair end up in a tense argument and both throw insults about each other’s past relationships.
But as the situation gets more heated, Sienna accidentally reveals to Dilly that she’s responsible for Ethan’s death. Dilly is left shocked by this and runs off.
She packs a suitcase and prepares to leave the village for good, but not before she tells Jez about Sienna’s confession.
4. Dodger’s connections are revealed
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On Dodger’s mysterious return to the village, it’s revealed that he somehow already knows Rex when he’s taken out on a job. Recently, Rex has been getting Dillon hooked on drugs and trying to isolate him from his loved ones.
It’s also revealed that Dodger and Maxine are currently dating, though how the popular couple reunited remains under wraps.
Meanwhile, dark secrets from the Blake dynasty begin to emerge. What will Dodger’s return mean for the family?
5. Prince is concerned
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Martha gets confused when she walks into the Hutch, and Marie attempts to help her. But when she hears her son Jez’s name, she becomes even more agitated.
Later, Prince is concerned about Dilly and asks Jez and Sienna where she is – but Jez advises him to move on as she doesn’t want to be found. Will Dilly get in contact with Prince?
6. Tony and Ste reunite
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As Tony prepares for the grand opening of the Hutch, he is left in the lurch when his chef walks out on him. When Ste walks in, Tony sees this as fate and he asks him to be the chef.
Ste doesn’t think he’s ready, but Tony convinces him and he eventually agrees – with the dream team back working together again.
7. JJ awaits his fate
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When JJ takes to the stand in court, he shocks everyone with what he says in his testimony. The Osbornes are then faced with an anxious wait before the jury returns with its verdict.
Will JJ be found guilty, and will Frankie finally get justice?
8. Donny makes a change
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Donny has decided to come out of retirement and return to the police force after some time away. He’s happy with this big life change, and he tells Misbah that he’s returning to his roots, as he never stopped investigating crime while in the village.
What will Donny get involved in now he is back on the beat?