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With Liam sporting a cut on his head, Carol鈥檚 wracked with guilt for having struck him. She organises a family dinner in an effort to regain some normality, but as one by one the family cancel, Carol鈥檚 left despondent. Concerned for her mother, Bianca tries to impress upon everyone the importance of the meal. Carol鈥檚 touched when the family rally round her for the dinner. The atmosphere quickly changes when Bianca discovers the gash on Liam鈥檚 head. As Carol confesses, a horrified Bianca berates her. Carol bites back, blaming Bianca for Billie鈥檚 death and slamming everyone in turn for their part in it. They鈥檙e shocked as she reveals that they鈥檙e all banned from Billie鈥檚 funeral.

Stacey agrees to let Ryan look after Lily, but is adamant she doesn鈥檛 want Janine involved. Janine attempts to play the role of adoring stepmother, but finds it a struggle to keep up the pretence. Ryan鈥檚 forced to leave Lily with Janine when he visits Phil for a job. Ryan manages to impress Phil by offering his skills in the car-nicking business. Discovering that Lily was left with Janine, a furious Stacey lambasts Ryan, but finds herself disarmed when he shows the effort he鈥檚 making to be responsible and provide.

Billy鈥檚 bolstered when Julie helps on the stall and they make a great team. As they reminisce about their youths, talk turns to their son. Billy鈥檚 wistful about him, but Julie maintains that it should be left in the past. Alone later, Billy contacts the adoption agency in search of his son.

With the Vic rent due, a panicked Alfie desperately tries to raise the funds. Having been unable to come up with the money, Alfie goes to face Phil. He鈥檚 stunned to discover that Roxy鈥檚 paid the rent for him as a goodwill gesture.