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Heather takes the first step in her new life, Glenda finds a way to make the working day a little bit more interesting and Alfie has a surprise in store for Kat.

The pressure鈥檚 on Alfie to prove himself to Kat. He seeks out Phil, Max and Jane for work, but hits a brick wall. Charlie advises Alfie to give up on Kat, but Alfie remains undeterred. With eight hours left to fulfil his promise, Alfie assures Kat he has everything under control and will sort their future out. Kat鈥檚 heart sinks when she realises that Alfie鈥檚 taken her 拢20k. Alfie later returns and blindfolds her to reveal a surprise. Leading her out onto the Square, he removes the blindfold and reveals that he鈥檚 bought the Vic. Staring at the burnt-out ruin, a furious Kat punches him.

Darren guiltily informs Max that Vanessa and Harry are coming to the Square for dinner with him and Jodie, but Max feigns indifference. The lunch with Jodie鈥檚 parents is a tense affair with Vanessa a shadow of her usual self around Harry. On Darren鈥檚 request, Stacey arrives with wine to keep Max company.

Glenda begins her trial at the bookies and receives a hostile reception from Carol, who鈥檚 unimpressed by Glenda鈥檚 flirtation with the punters. Bianca suggests Carol take a leaf out of Glenda鈥檚 book and call Lewis. With Carol out of the bookies, Glenda takes up Patrick鈥檚 suggestion of turning the shop into a drinking den. Her eyes light up on seeing Leon and she flirts outrageously. Carol returns and is shocked to find the shop full of boozing punters, but is silenced on seeing the bulging till. She listens on in disbelief as Glenda arranges to meet Leon later.

Unable to afford the rent alone at Minty鈥檚 flat, Heather fears having to leave the Square. Dot suggests Ethel鈥檚 old flat. Heather considers the money Alfie gave her, unsure of whether to use it. Heather decides to use it and go for Ethel鈥檚 flat.

Credits

Role Contributor
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Slater Jessie Wallace
Charlie Slater Derek Martin
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Stacey Branning Lacey Turner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Darren Miller Charlie G Hawkins
Jodie Gold Kylie Babbington
Vanessa Gold Zoe Lucker
Harry Gold Linal Haft
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Glenda Mitchell Glynis Barber
Leon Small Sam Attwater
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Dot Branning June Brown
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Zsa Zsa Carter Emer Kenny
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director John Greening
Writer Rob Gittins

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