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Kim prepares for her theory test, but things get off to a bad start. Stacey learns a worrying truth about Belinda's situation.

Vincent finds Kim practicing her hazard perception and tells her they can postpone the theory test. Kim’s still upset about the bet but claims she’s ready for the test. Jack wishes Kim luck. Kim puts ‘L’ plates on Vincent’s car and a passing Mick brings up the bet once again. Kim sets off alone. When her phone slides off the dashboard, she takes her eyes off the road and crashes into Dot, who’s pulled out in her Smart Car. Kim and Dot both think the other was at fault. Vincent arrives and tries to calm things down before taking Dot home.

Denise thinks there’s still time for Kim to get to her theory test but Kim’s having none of it. Meanwhile at Dot’s, Vincent feels guilty when she asks if he’s heard from Arthur. He talks Dot into letting him get her car fixed rather than going through the insurance, promises to be her personal chauffeur until it’s done and takes her to her hair appointment. Later, Kim admits to Vincent she didn’t go and see Dot to apologise. She’s still not sure whether the accident was her fault and is hurt that no-one, apart from Denise, would stand up for her. Feeling like everyone’s treating her test like a joke, Kim declares she’s not doing it and doesn’t care if she never drives again…

When a woman collects the ‘Ladies in Lace’ stock from Elysium, Stacey asks when more is coming and is puzzled when Belinda says it isn’t. Stacey discovers Belinda’s stash of unopened bills and realises fellow salon worker Suzanne isn’t really off sick – Belinda hasn’t been paying her. Belinda admits she’s been paying Stacey out of her own pockets, Nev’s £50,000 didn’t go very far. Stacey’s worried – their rent’s due on Friday! She starts opening the envelopes and discovers that one contains Belinda’s decree absolute.

Carmel comes in asking for an Indian head massage. She’s alarmed when Belinda insists on doing it but Belinda won’t take no for an answer. Realising Carmel hasn’t enjoyed the massage, a defeated Belinda admits her woes. When Belinda reveals she needs £

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30 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Kim Fox-Hubbard Tameka Empson
Vincent Hubbard Richard Blackwood
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Steven Beale Aaron Sidwell
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Dot Branning June Brown
Sharon Mitchell Letitia Dean
Linda Carter Kellie Bright
Mick Carter Danny Dyer
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Johnny Carter Ted Reilly
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Honey Mitchell Emma Barton
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Carmel Kazemi Bonnie Langford
Shakil Kazemi Shaheen Jafargholi
Stacey Fowler Lacey Turner
Belinda Peacock Carli Norris
Kyle Slater Riley Carter Millington
Dennis Rickman Bleu Landau
Will Mitchell Freddie Phillips
Executive Producer Sean O'Connor
Director John Greening
Writer Darren Rapier

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