Lauren’s cover is blown when Max finds a bag stashed with party wear. When Lauren admits she was actually going to a gig with Tony, angry Max grounds her. Later, he blasts Tony for encouraging Lauren to lie to him.

Max insists to a dubious Keeble that Tanya didn’t injure him, before paying Ronnie a visit. He demands to know why she’s given Jack an alibi. Ronnie’s having none of it: Tanya did it, and Max must deal with it.

Chelsea, Libby and Patrick conspire to lock Lucas and Denise in the house together with the makings of a romantic meal. When Denise’s cries are heard after she cuts her finger, they burst in, to find them snogging passionately.

Shirley calls in sick for Heather and takes her on a girls’ day out. They’re getting drunk in the Vic when Vinnie asks Heather if they’re enjoying a last hurrah before Shirley joins him on the rally. Heather’s gutted.

Max lies in wait in R&R. When Jack returns, Max promises him that he’ll prove his guilt. Max is pulled up when Lauren turns up. She announces that she’s moving in with Jack, and that she’s sorry Tanya didn’t finish him off.

Ian's telling Christian the business is struggling when Lucy marches in and plonks down a wad of cash. She’s made the grand and won the bet! Lucy demands that Ian keeps his promise to pay up double the amount.

On a mission to stop Shirley from leaving with Vinnie, Heather pays Phil a visit. She blabs that Shirley’s in love with him, and begs him to stop her leaving. Phil’s shocked.

With his plans for Lauren ruined, Tony seethes. When Whitney comes in dressed to the nines, he snaps, smears her make-up and snarls at her to wash her face. Ricky enters to find Whitney distraught: "What the hell’s going on?"