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21 JULY 2025

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The Websters

When a hotel guest makes a complaint to Debbie, she bites back rudely, the astounded guest films her on his phone. Ryan manages to diffuse the situation and get the guest to delete the footage but he’s stunned when Debbie kisses him full on the lips by way of thanks. Ryan confides in Ronnie that he’s worried about Debbie’s dementia and tells him about the kiss. Ronnie reels whilst Debbie’s oblivious.
Clocking Carl with a split lip and bruises, Debbie realises he’s in some kind of trouble and asks how much he needs.
Ryan warns Debbie that he was only looking out for her and her next assistant manager might not be quite so understanding.
When Abi reveals she plans to accompany Kevin to his chemo, Tyrone tries to stall her. As Kevin sneaks out he’s intrigued to spot Carl and Fiona deep in conversation in the ginnel. Carl tells Fiona about a flash motor he’s working on and how if she steals it within the next hour, they can split the profit. When Kevin sees Fiona speeding away in the car he attempts to run after her but becomes unwell. A passing Glenda insists on taking him to hospital where Kevin tells Carl it was a false emergency and he’s fine. But as Kevin reveals that he saw him in cahoots with the woman who stole the car, Carl retorts they’ve both got some explaining to do as he spoke to the doctor and knows he’s been lying about his cancer. Is Abi about to find out the truth?

The Metcalfes

Sally takes the girls to visit Lou in prison but Brody refuses to go. When Lou reveals her plan to plead not guilty and asks Sally to take out a bank loan to fund her legal fees, will Sally agree?
Having taken a call from social services, Sally and Tim break the news to Brody that his Mum has pleaded guilty and it would mean the world to her if he were to visit.
Sally tells Joanie off for being aggressive to Shanice. When the girls reveal that they were pretending to be in prison like their Mum, Sally’s mortified. Sally tells Brody she regrets snapping at Joanie.
When Tim reveals that he’s sorted him a few shifts at the garage, Brody’s grateful.

Theo Gets a Blast from the Past

A loved up Todd tells Billy that Theo is finally at ease with his sexuality and is even suggesting they get their own place. But when Billy overhears Theo telling an old workmate that he’s got a new woman in his life, Billy confronts Theo. Theo explains his old mate is prejudiced and not important enough to merit the lowdown on his personal life. Will Billy accept this? As Todd and Theo enjoy a meal in the bistro, Noah suddenly appears and handing Theo a leaflet, suggests he attends a meeting tomorrow in a bid to save his soul.
When Theo reveals Noah collared him in the bistro, intent on saving his soul, Todd’s furious to realise that Theo’s being harassed. As Theo heads to the community centre, an incensed Todd reads the leaflet before arriving with Billy to find Noah practising conversion therapy on a member of his congregation. When Noah reveals that Theo is somewhere safe, Todd lashes out, sending him sprawling. Unbeknown to Todd, one of the followers captures the altercation on their phone.
A police officer calls at No.11 and explains to Todd that they need to take him in for questioning as Noah has reported him for assault. When Theo reveals that he’s planned a romantic movie night in a bid to cheer him up, Todd’s touched, especially when Theo suggests it’s time they got a place of their own.

The Alahans

Dev tells Aadi that he mustn’t blame himself for the robbery, he did the right thing by handing over the money and he’s just glad he’s safe. Aadi admits to Lauren that he likes her too and the pair share a kiss.
Aadi treats Lauren to the café but the mood is spoilt when Dev makes a clumsy remark about her Dad being in prison. Apologising, Dev finds Lauren and tells her he’d like to get to know her better.
Aadi tells Dev that the insurance company has confirmed they’ll pay out for the robbery. Bernie sees straight through him and Aadi is forced to admit that he missed a payment and they won’t get a penny. When Dev reveals that one of his Aunts is giving them £25k towards their wedding, Bernie forms a plan and suggests they bring the wedding forward. Will Dev agree?

The Platts

The Platts gather in the bistro for Audrey’s birthday tea. With the party in full swing, Sam slips away and hides in the office, clearly traumatised.
David and Shona spell out to Lily that she owes Sam an apology. But when Lily admits to Sam she locked him out of the classroom on purpose, Sam’s furious and a row breaks out.

A couple of things...

Carla assures Lisa that after a few more therapy sessions, she'll be back on top form. Lisa remains sceptical.
Meanwhile Michael borrows Carla’s laptop at work and is intrigued by what he sees on her screen.

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