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Ben finally summons the courage to tell Phil the truth about recent events. A broken Michael tries to pick up the pieces of his life, turning to an unexpected person for comfort.

Michael discovers his belongings scattered outside the Moons’, he’s been evicted. He’s desperate to cuddle Tommy, but Kat and Alfie won’t let him. Michael tries but fails to talk Anthony round. Janine tells Michael people like them don’t need families – they’re strong. They have sex. Later, Michael and Janine ostentatiously order champagne in the Vic in front of Tyler and Anthony.

To Tyler and Anthony’s delight a package of cash arrives from Eddie allowing Anthony to successfully complete his deal. Whitney accuses Tyler of having no imagination so Anthony acquires two angel fish for Tyler to give her. To Tyler’s surprise and delight, Whitney’s touched.

Phil gives the Vic back to Alfie and Kat. Ben apologises to Patrick. Patrick considers the feud over, but Denise doesn’t agree. Patrick tells Ben he has to make Phil listen. Phil reveals he’s going to be working away for a couple of weeks. Ben makes Phil sit down. He tells his dad he’s gay. Phil walks out and drives away, leaving Ben devastated.

Zainab refuses to have dinner alone with Yusef, people will make assumptions. She also declines his offer of more pills. Yusef claims he’s glad she’s stronger. Over a takeaway, Afia and Zainab are shocked when Yusef reveals he’s attending an interview for a permanent job in Karachi, he’s not needed in Walford.

Tanya sends Lauren to school and goes to hospital alone. There, Tanya’s given her radiotherapy tattoos and treatment dates. Back home, when Lauren asks how it went, Tanya insists she’d rather talk to an adult about it. However, at the Vic, Tanya can’t bring herself to tell Rainie about her cancer. Returning home, Tanya tells Lauren she’ll be fine, she’s got her to talk to, but admits she’s scared. They agree to look after each other.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

  • David Guetta

    Where Them Girls At (feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj)

  • Adele

    Set Fire To The Rain

  • Ananda Shankar

    Throw Down

  • Elbow

    Neat Little Rows

  • Alexis Jordan

    Hush Hush

  • Clare Maguire

    Shield And Sword

  • Steve Angello

    Show Me Love

  • Norah Jones

    Don't Know Why

  • Foo Fighters

    Rope

Credits

Role Contributor
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Rainie Cross Tanya Franks
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Malloy Charlie Brooks
Anthony Moon Matt Lapinskas
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Dr Yusef Khan Ace Bhatti
Zainab Masood Nina Wadia
Afia Masood Meryl Fernandes
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Michael Owen Morris
Writer Matthew Broughton
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Jodie Gold Kylie Babbington
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Norman Simmonds George Layton

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