Luke and Mandy visit daughter Ella in Hollyoaks - but then he bolts, why?

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.
Luke and Mandy visit Ella in Chester

Luke and Mandy put aside their differences to spend a day with their daughter, Ella

Mandy and Luke are keen to get on with their lives especially Mandy who is desperate to be reunited with her daughter Ella, currently being looked after by social services.

The exes agree to put their differences behind them to spend time with their little girl  in Chester and it's not long before the three of them are enjoying the perfect family day together.

However things take a dramatic turn for the worse when alcoholic Luke suddenly scarpers without warning.

What's made him bolt without even saying goodbye?

Luke and Mandy visit Ella in Chester

Luke and Mandy visit Ella in Chester

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Luke and Mandy visit Ella in Chester

Luke and Mandy visit Ella in Chester

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Luke is looking forward to spending the day with his little girl

Luke is looking forward to spending the day with his little girl

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

The morning gets off to a good start. Mandy enjoys taking selfies with her daughter

The morning gets off to a good start. Mandy enjoys taking selfies with her daughter

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Ella seems happy to be with her mum and dad

Ella seems happy to be with her mum and dad

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

But the time flies and soon it's time for Ella to go again

But the time flies and soon it's time for Ella to go again

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Mandy gives her daughter an emotional hug

Mandy gives her daughter an emotional hug

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Time for a group cuddle!

Time for a group cuddle!

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Luke and Mandy are sad to say their goodbyes

Luke and Mandy are sad to say their goodbyes

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

But the pair, who are getting on well, decide to spend some more time together and go for a stroll along the river

But the pair, who are getting on well, decide to spend some more time together and go for a stroll along the river

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Things get emotional when they have a heart-to-heart. They both have still have strong feelings for each other.

Things get emotional when they have a heart-to-heart. They both have still have strong feelings for each other.

Luke Morgan and Mandy Richardson go to visit Ella in Chester in Hollyoaks.

Could a reunion be on the cards? It doesn't look likely when Luke suddenly scarpers without warning! What has he seen to make him suddenly run off without even saying goodbye? And should Mandy be worried? Watch Hollyoaks on C4 from Monday 20 November

Could a reunion be on the cards? It doesn't look likely when Luke suddenly scarpers without warning! What has he seen to make him suddenly run off without even saying goodbye? And should Mandy be worried? Watch Hollyoaks on C4 from Monday 20 November