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24 JULY 2023

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Paul's Very Divergent Plans

While waiting for his appointment at the MND clinic, Paul finds himself sitting next to Shelly from the support group. Paul’s impressed by her positive attitude as Shelly urges Paul to take control and if there’s something he’s always dreamt of doing, then do it now. Paul tells Billy how Shelly’s helped him to see things more clearly and he has something important to ask him. As Billy excitedly tells Summer he’s expecting a marriage proposal, Paul steals himself before telling Billy that when the time comes, he’d like him to help him end his life. How will Billy react?
As Summer lists possible wedding venues, Paul wishes they could have a church wedding for Billy’s sake. Billy assures him that marrying him is all that matters. Paul introduces Shelly and her PA, Cags, to Billy and Bernie. Bernie’s shaken by her advanced condition.

Aadi Can Resist Anything...Except Temptation!

Aadi arrives for work, hoping to show Darren some figures he’s been working on, but he’s disappointed when Darren reveals his job for the day is to look after Courtney. When Courtney explains that after lunch she’d like to have sex with him again, Aadi squirms. As Amy lets herself into No.7 to pick up some paperwork for Dev, she’s shocked to find Aadi and Courtney in a compromising position! Is their secret out?
Aadi squirms when Dev asks him to keep his ear to the ground because rumour is that Courtney is having an affair. Courtney presents Aadi with a gift, telling him to see her later and make sure he’s wearing it. As Aadi looks in the box his eyes widen. Darren tells Aadi how grateful he is to him for looking after Courtney and keeping her sweet. Amy’s had enough and when Courtney refuses to pay for a drink in the shop, Amy gives her both barrels, warning her to stop using Aadi.
At the meeting Darren and Courtney explain they simply want to go over Aadi’s figures again before showing them to their accountant, Dev and Aadi breathe a sigh of relief. Darren reveals that he and Courtney are off on a Caribbean cruise. Aadi throws Courtney a loaded look and suggests she should skip the meeting with the accountant. Courtney’s thrilled to have him eating out of her hand again.

Elaine Struggles to Move On

Gerry invites Elaine for a drink. Elaine’s flattered but asserts it’s too soon. Suspecting it was his idea, Audrey asks Tim to double check with Elaine that she wanted Stephen evicted from the flat.

George Rests Uneasy

When George reveals that RestEasy have pinched another client, Todd reckons it’s time to modernise their business. George is delighted when Todd discovers he’s been nominated for Young Funeral Director of the Year.
George bangs home to Todd the importance of winning Young Funeral Director of the Year, as he’s up against RestEasy. As Glenda takes some publicity shots of Todd, he admits he’s only going along with it for the pay rise. George looks confused and Todd realises there is no pay rise and Eileen lied to him. Will he blow his award interview?
Todd appears in his best suit, Eileen realises the funeral awards mean more to him than he’s letting on. As George clocks his nemesis, Troy from RestEasy, with his protégé, George hopes that Todd wins.

Sarah's in Shock, Adam is Shaken!

Adam admits to Sarah that he suffered another panic attack.
As Gail and Sarah pick up Stephen’s things from the flat, Sarah notices her paternity test results!
At Sarah’s scan the sonographer confirms that the baby is healthy and suggests a blood test to find out the sex. When she offers a test for genetic diseases, both Gail and Adam assure her there are no genetic illnesses in their families but Adam clocks Sarah’s unease. Adam suffers another panic attack when Daniel asks him about the scan, confiding in Daniel that he clocked Sarah’s discomfort and still doesn’t trust her. Adam tells Sarah that he needs to know for sure that he’s the father and has asked the clinic to send written confirmation.
Sarah heads home to face the music where she finds Adam clutching the letter. As he rips it open, she steals herself, but Adam breaks into a smile and shows her the results, proving that he’s the father. Adam tells Ken, and Daniel about his plans to throw a surprise gender reveal party for Sarah.

Ryan's New Lifestyle Changes

Ryan returns from Ireland and tells Carla that he’s having some exercise equipment delivered. Carla suggests he should make motivational videos, but Ryan’s adamant that nobody would want to see his face on screen.
Daisy attempts to chat to Ryan, but he gives her short shrift, Daisy’s hurt. Alone in the flat, Ryan opens a parcel addressed to a fake name and takes out illegal steroids and injects himself.

Compiled by Andrea McGowan
Glenda Young - Blogging away merrily at Flaming Nora
Website: glendayoungbooks.com