Michael is still determined to get Scarlett back and consults his
solicitor to see whether Janine can be charged with abduction. However,
when Alice finds Janine and Scarlett's passports, it scuppers Michael's
plans as the solicitor explains that Janine can't be charged with
abduction if she's not abroad.
Later,
Alice goes to comfort Michael when Kat tells her that he is drowning
his sorrows at The Vic. However, when Alice takes Michael's hand, he
rejects her. Back at the house, Alice tells Michael that she knows he is
lashing out because there's nothing left for him to control. Michael
then decides to take control and kisses Alice before leading her
upstairs…
Meanwhile, Tanya reads an alcohol addiction leaflet
that Cora has given her. However, she remains in denial as she still
doesn't think that Lauren has a serious problem. With Lauren still under
'house arrest', Tanya puts Abi in charge while she goes to work -
instructing her not to let Lauren out or anyone in. However, when Peter
comes over with some lunch, Abi ignores her mum's warning and lets him
in. When Tanya returns later, she knows that Lauren has been drinking.
With Lauren smugly drinking from a bottle, she tells her mum that she's
been drinking from it all day and it isn't water. A devastated Tanya is
finally forced to admit to Cora that Lauren is an alcoholic.
Elsewhere,
Lucy refuses when Peter asks if he can run the chip shop. However, Lucy
is soon left jealous when Ian offers Peter a job at the restaurant. Not
wanting to be left out, Lucy offers Peter the fruit and veg stall to
look after until he's proved himself. Peter takes up Lucy's offer to
keep the peace, but it's clear that the competition for Peter's love has
begun.
Also today, Carol tells Bianca that she thinks she is
going through the menopause, Sharon offers to host a fundraising event
at R&R to help come up with the cash Dot needs, while Bianca is
stunned when Carol tells her about the letter she received from David a
while ago.
