Friday 16th June 2023

THE MCDONALDS PREPARE TO LOSE Amy’s worried sick at the thought of Mary losing her job and Billy, Paul and Summer being made homeless. Abi’s troubled to hear that Steve and Tracy are selling up to do battle with Aaron. After a meeting with their solicitor, a fired up Eric tells Aaron that Amy’s a liar, they’re going to prove it in court and she’ll get her just deserts. After a heart to heart with Maria, Amy announces she’s going to write a retraction as too many people are suffering. Amy shows Aaron her written retraction but when he points out that it doesn’t make sense, Amy sees red, telling him it’s hard to make sense of a pack of lies and if he doesn’t like it, he should write it himself and she’ll sign it. As he struggles to write the retraction, Aaron goes back over that night.

TIM PUTS STEPHEN ON THE SPOT Tim shares his suspicions about Stephen with Steve Confronting Stephen, he demands details about what happened to Elaine. 

BRIAN NEEDS A BREAK FROM ISABELLA Brian confides in Mary that Isabella’s smoking is taking its toll and he’ll be glad when she returns to Italy. When Mary suggests a drink later, Brian realises he’ll have to work on Jenny. 

ELSEWHERE After ordering Ryan to get dressed and meet her for lunch, Carla tells Daniel how Ryan hasn’t left the flat for a week as he’s been so upset over the catfishing. Daniel urges Daisy to pay Ryan a visit to cheer him up, Daisy masks her guilt. Leanne tells Nick that Damon has to go after catching him rowing with Sarah in front of the customers.