In an attempt to cheer up Lloyd, Liz invites him to spend the evening with her. As the pair compare their failed relationships, Liz gives Lloyd a comforting hug. Which soon leads to a passionate clinch.
Against Eileen’s advice, Tony tells the police that he saw Callum hanging around just before Jason was beaten up. But he returns from the police station in a foul mood because the police didn’t believe him. Later, Jason regains consciousness and Eileen, Tony and Sean learn the full extent of his injuries.
When Aidan shows Carla her new company car, she’s underwhelmed and heads off in it to the casino. Michelle returns from Ireland and senses the tension between Carla and Aidan as she, Carla, Aidan and Steve dine together at the bistro. Aidan delights in winding Robert up by complaining about the food.
Cathy agrees to give art classes at the community centre. Tim catches Craig on the phone to Caitlin and later tells him that he’s going to miss Miley over the next couple of weeks as the Hodges are going on holiday to Canada.
