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Janine and Michael are forced to unite for the sake of Scarlett, but will this end up bringing them closer together romantically? Kirsty tries to salvage her relationship with Max.

Janine declines Danny鈥檚 suggestive offer of a drink after work. She finds Michael having a picnic with Scarlett in the Square gardens and whisks Scarlett indoors. Michael follows, demanding he have Scarlett stay overnight. Amidst their arguing, Scarlett鈥檚 left alone and her buggy topples over. Scarlett鈥檚 fine but Janine welcomes Michael鈥檚 support. They enjoy a glass of wine, Janine suggests she take 6 months off work to look after Scarlett. Michael smirks that Janine still wants him and will wait in the Vic for her call. Janine seethes, but later makes a phone call, telling someone to come round. Later, shocked Michael glances across the Square to see Janine letting Danny in, kissing him passionately.

Lauren鈥檚 keeping busy with her running, but confesses to Poppy how difficult to it is to see people drinking, and that Max is smothering her and moping around. Poppy advises Lauren to do something positive. Lauren talks to Kirsty about addiction. Kirsty remembers Max used to look after her with chocolate cake and pasta. Lauren wonders if Kirsty still loves Max. Max waits at home, fending off Tanya鈥檚 calls about Lauren. Lauren insists she needs peace and arrives home with Kirsty in tow - Max and Kirsty should work things out. Max kisses Kirsty, placing her wedding ring back on her finger.

Ian鈥檚 terrified that Lucy鈥檚 shown Janine the restaurant accounts. Lucy impresses with her R&R efficiency report and is appointed Assistant Manager of Existing Business at Butcher鈥檚 Joints. At Scarlett鈥檚, Ian snaps at Jean when she鈥檚 distracted listening to a French speaking tape. Jean threatens to quit. Ian lies that Carl鈥檚 harassing him for a job. Jean scares Carl off talking about mental health. Lucy tells Ian she鈥檚 kept the truth from Janine, but warns she鈥檚 now effectively Ian鈥檚 boss.

Sadie employs Sam to work on the salon renovations.

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  • Music Played

    • U2

      With Or Without You

    • Jamie N Commons

      Rumble and Sway

    • Yali

      The Blow

    • Miles Davis

      Flamenco Sketches

    • Willy Mason

      Pickup Truck

    • Palma Violets

      We Found Love

    • Simple Minds

      Don't You (Forget About Me)

    • Miles Davis

      So What

    • Tyler James & Kano

      Worry About You

    • Tears for Fears

      Everybody Wants To Rule The World

    • Adele

      Someone Like You

    • The Killers

      Flesh and Bone

    • Fleetwood Mac

      Dreams

    • Lady A

      Wanted you More

Credits

Role Contributor
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Danny Pennant Gary Lucy
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Max Branning Jake Wood
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Carl White Daniel Coonan
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Ava Hartman Clare Perkins
Sam James Cornell S John
Sadie Young Kate Magowan
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Nic Phillips
Writer Carey Andrews

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