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Lauren admits the truth to Abi about her recent stunt. Rather than be angry, Abi decides to help her sister. Phil is taken aback by Sharon's actions.

Proud of Lauren, Tanya gives her some cash to go to the cafe. Meeting Cora, Lauren denies all knowledge of her missing money. Lauren sees Lucy flirting with Joey. Cora tells Tanya about the money. She thinks Max should be pulling his weight but Tanya鈥檚 determined to cope on her own. Kirsty feels guilty when Max is attentive, bringing her lunch and animal stickers for the baby鈥檚 nursery. Later, in the caf茅, Tanya snaps at Kirsty. Lauren admits to Abi she stole Cora鈥檚 money. Abi demands 拢20 from Jay and Dexter. Back home, Lauren鈥檚 going to give Tanya the money when she realises Tanya and Cora think she鈥檚 like Rainie. Lauren turns on Tanya and, when Max arrives, Tanya鈥檚 forced to let her leave. Abi follows Lauren to the Vic where Kirsty refuses to serve her. Outside, Joey comforts Lauren. Jealous, Lucy calls Joey away. Lucy goads Lauren about Joey; Lauren snaps and hits Lucy before smashing the caf茅 window with a sugar canister.

Shirley tells Phil Sharon thinks she has another chance with him. Phil鈥檚 grumpy with Janine and with the boys at the Arches. Phil invites Sharon and Dennis over and prepares snacks and video games for Dennis. When Sharon tries to kiss Phil he rejects her and Sharon leaves, humiliated. Later, Phil nearly phones Sharon. He鈥檚 delighted when Lola asks him to look after Lexi.

Lola鈥檚 thrilled to have Lexi back but isn鈥檛 allowing herself enough time to sleep or work. Trish praises Lola but persuades her to use her care plan. Lola asks Phil to look after Lexi and works a shift at Booty.

Poppy gives Dot a style overhaul, persuading her into a smart trouser suit. Fatboy reckons Dot鈥檚 got the church warden job in the bag.

At the Arches, AJ and Dexter jokingly gang up on Jay.

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  • Music Played

    • Naught Boy & Sam Smith

      La La La

    • Wretch 32

      Blackout

    • Diane Birch

      Speak a little Louder

    • One Direction

      Live While We're Young

    • Texas

      The Conversation

    • Little Richard

      Tutti Fruitti

    • Seal

      Wishing on a Star

    • The Staves

      Winter Trees

    • Bass Hunter

      Angel in the Night

    • Uniting Nations

      Do it Yourself

    • Dizzee Rascal

      Old Skool

    • Muse

      Supremacy

    • Black Eyed Peas

      Boom Boom Pow

Credits

Role Contributor
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Joey Branning David Witts
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Poppy Meadows Rachel Bright
Dot Branning June Brown
Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Jay Brown Jamie Borthwick
Dexter Hartman Khali Best
AJ Ahmed Phaldut Sharma
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Max Branning Jake Wood
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Trish Barnes Tessa Churchard
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director John Greening
Writer Wendy Granditer

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