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11 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Stu is in a Stew!

With her dad having failed to show up, Stu suggests Eliza get in the car so they can visit her mum. With Eliza uninterested, Stu loses his temper and points out that if her Dad cared about her at all, he wouldn’t continually let her down. Upset, Eliza dashes across the road where she’s knocked down by a car. As the driver speeds away, Stu rushes to Eliza who clutches her arm. In the hospital, Stu is forced to call Dom who arrives with a huge teddy. As Stu and Dom trade insults, Stu’s cut to the quick when Eliza asks him to leave. Alya assures him that Eliza will eventually see her Dad for who he is and when that happens, he’ll be there to pick up the pieces. But when Eliza announces that she wants to go and live with her Dad, Stu’s gutted whilst Dom does his best to cover his shock.
When Stu receives a call from the school telling him Eliza failed to turn up this morning, he’s deeply concerned, believing she’d gone in early. Stu arrives at Dom’s house and accuses him of kidnapping Eliza during the night. Eliza explains that she ran away by herself and this is now her home. Having been summoned by Stu, a social worker arrives with a police officer in tow, intent on talking to Eliza. Felicity tells Stu that it’s best Eliza stays at Dom’s house for now. Stu’s incensed and as the officer attempts to usher him away, Stu accidentally smacks him in the face. Dom watches with satisfaction as Stu is arrested for assault.
The social worker calls at No.6 and tells Stu that Eliza wants to remain at her Dad’s. Stu’s gutted.

Evelyn Moves in with Roy

Evelyn tells Tyrone that he needs to call Fiz, tell her about Cassie’s relapse and how Hope found her, because if he doesn’t she will. As Evelyn settles into the café flat, Roy realises that she’s not the easiest of guests.

Lauren Declines Help

Max starts work in the salon, as David advises him to steer well clear of Lauren. Roy wants to contact social services to find accommodation for Lauren but she insists she’ll sort herself out.

Aadi and Someone Sitting in a Tree...

Having secured the Freshco deal, Darren books a meal to celebrate, suggesting . Amy partners Aadi. Amy and Aadi try to make excuses, leaving Darren and Dev bemused.
When Dev refers to Aadi and Amy as a couple, Aadi’s quick to correct him and makes out he’s already seeing someone called Monica. Darren confides in Dev that he and Courtney are having marriage problems and he suspects she’s having an affair. Amy listens in. With the celebratory lunch underway, Amy warns Aadi that Darren knows Courtney is playing away. When Dev reveals that Aadi’s got a new girlfriend, Darren, Courtney and Amy are all ears as he describes her as beautiful, funny and intelligent. With Dev and Darren distracted, Aadi follows Courtney out where they share a kiss. Dev is gobsmacked to find his son in a passionate clinch with the boss’ wife!
Over breakfast Dev and Asha wonder how long Courtney intends to stay. However Aadi’s clearly smitten when Courtney declares that she’s well rid of Darren and this is a chance for them to make a go of it. In a bid to salvage the Freshco deal, Dev promises Darren he’ll have a word with Aadi and make him see sense. But will Aadi be prepared to listen?

Adam Plays Cupid for Dee-Dee

Joel invites Dee-Dee out for a drink, explaining that he needs to pick her brain about US law. Dee-Dee’s chuffed as she gets her books out, however Joel’s disappointed as he realises Dee-Dee doesn’t see it as a date. When Joel admits US law was just an excuse to ask her out and suggests they have dinner, Dee-Dee’s chuffed, but reveals she’s busy for the next few nights. A disappointed Joel hurries out and Dee-Dee kicks herself.
When Adam finds out that Dee-Dee turned down a date with Joel in order to spend the evening with him, he engineers a plan to get them together.

Paul Tries to Cope

Paul receives a letter offering an appointment with the palliative nurse. Paul tries to make light of it but Billy worries that he’s bottling up his feelings. Meanwhile discussing it with Shelly, Paul realises just how ill she’s become.
Paul struggles to walk, but when Billy suggests he tries the wheelchair, Paul refuses. When Paul clocks Bertie’s new tablet he’s suspicious and catches Bernie red-handed, sorting a load of electronic goods, addressed to Shelly. Bernie explains she’s simply trying to make some money to buy all the kit that he’s going to need. Paul tells Billy about Bernie’s scam and how although she means well, he’s going to speak to Shelly and put a stop to it. As Paul heads for Shelley’s flat, he trips and falls. He cries out for help only to realise there’s no one around.

Betting on Bailey?

When Ed’s late for a celebratory meal at Speed Daal with Ronnie and Debbie, they wonder whether his gambling demons have got the better of him.

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