Worried that Dillon and Frankie are in too deep with Rex, Lucas tells them he has called the police and begs them to stay well away from him.
However, their loyalty persists and Dillon and Frankie tell Rex in the nick of time. Rex throws the police off his scent and convinces the pair to throw a party and start dealing.
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Ste continues to believe Jez is up to something and begins to investigate. But after his psychosis diagnosis, Leela’s worried about his behaviour.
When Ste believes Jez has killed his pet cat and replaced it, Leela suggests he book a doctor’s appointment – but Ste cancels it at the last minute.
3. Oscar escapes to Frankie’s party
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Pearl is disturbed when she realises Oscar isn’t tucked up in bed and she alerts Darren and Nancy.
Frankie’s shocked when Oscar shows up at the drug-fuelled party, warning him that it’s not safe. She tells him to go home.
Outside, Oscar is spotted by Ro, who rushes over and apologises for the accident the other week. But with his cochlear implant damaged, Oscar is scared and he falls over in an attempt to leave.
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The miscommunication between Oscar and Ro is made worse when Arlo spots Oscar on the ground and stirs up Ro’s fears of getting in even more trouble.
Upset, Ro confides in his mum that he’s terrified he’ll be placed in a female young offenders institution if he’s convicted of harming Oscar.
5. Jez is given more power
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At the hospital, Martha receives the good news that her dementia hasn’t progressed as quickly as they feared. Still terrified of her prognosis, she signs over lasting power of attorney to Jez.
Meanwhile, as Jez ignores Ste’s accusations about Fernando the cat, Ste pleads with John Paul to listen. Undeterred, Ste searches the allotment for proof.
6. Diane makes a big decision
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Promising to do anything for her son, Diane makes a life-changing decision to protect him.
While at the McQueens’, Ro asks Prince for advice about how to survive prison. He tells the teen to keep his head down and blend in.
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After Ste’s insistence that Jez is hiding something, the local serial killer is nervous when the police search the allotment after Ste’s tip-off.
Later, Ste finds Jez waiting for him. Is he in danger?
8. Dillon and Frankie have regrets
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Full of regret after an eventful party the night before, Frankie and Dillon have second thoughts about this lifestyle.
Will a few perks from manipulative Rex convince them otherwise?
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With tensions running high, Nancy, Marie and Diane are all at loggerheads over their sons and a potential court case.
Devastated over what’s to come, Ro walks in wearing a dress and make up. Breaking down, Ro declares that he doesn’t want to be different anymore. Can his loved ones convince him to stay true to himself?