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Sharon panics when she runs out of painkillers, but how far will she go to satisfy her addiction? Janine and Michael go head-to-head when they meet to discuss Scarlett's custody.

Michael dumps Scarlett on Janine, unannounced. Janine struggles and experiments with controlled crying. Michael listens via a concealed baby monitor in Scarlett’s pushchair, pleased to hear Janine doubt herself. At the custody meeting, Michael wants to tear up Janine’s residency order and proposes things remain as they are. Janine refuses, producing the hidden baby monitor. Michael insists that Janine’s not fit to take care of Scarlett. Janine’s solicitor, Simone Turnbell, defends that Janine left due to post natal depression caused by Michael’s neglect. Janine states she’ll do whatever it takes to get Scarlett, including going to court; she later announces she won’t ask for a penny if Michael relinquishes Scarlett and her house in 24 hours.

Tanya discovers her cancer painkillers are missing a strip. Suspecting Lauren, she bins the box. Sharon takes the last of the stolen painkillers and arrives at Tanya’s on the pretence of baking for the school cake sale. She’s dismayed to find Tanya’s painkillers aren’t in the medicine box. While Tanya’s distracted accusing Lauren, Sharon scours the kitchen and retrieves the painkillers from the bin. Later, Tanya notes the lid of the medicine box left out; checking the bin, Tanya realises the culprit is Sharon.

Lauren can’t remember the night before. Lucy fills her in that she was drunk and humiliated Joey. Tanya reveals Lauren came home crying that Joey dumped her. Lucy comforts Joey, claiming she feels responsible for buying Lauren a vodka. Lauren apologises to Joey, who thinks she should say sorry to Lucy. Lauren insists Lucy spiked her drink. She tearfully promises to change but Joey repeats that it’s over.

Ian pursues Janine about his loan. Later, there’s a ‘Let’ sign outside the Emporium – has Ian secured it? Lucy wonders why Ian’s distracted.

Bianca’s melancholy with Liam gone. Kat and Carol try to cheer her up.

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Music Played

  • Music Played

    • Mumford & Sons

      Babel

    • Sunny Hayre

      Kaalja

    • OutKast

      B.o.B

    • Maverick Sabre

      These Days

    • Rebecca Ferguson

      Mr Bright Eyes

    • Laura Izibor

      Shine

    • BSP

      Machines of Joy

    • The Heavy

      What Makes a Good Man

    • Disclosure & Aluna George

      White Noise

    • Temper Trap

      Trembling Hands

    • Lianne La Havas

      Gone

    • Common

      The Light

    • Diane Birch

      Speak a little Louder

    • Stereophonics

      Indian Summer

Credits

Role Contributor
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Joey Branning David Witts
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Norman Pike Tim Bentinck
Simone Turnbell Kate Loustau
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Nigel Douglas
Writer Paul Quiney

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