KIRSTY DROPS A BOMBSHELL ON TYRONE. A bruised Tyrone tells Kirsty he wants nothing to do with her as he leaves the house with Ruby. Later Fiz tells him he needs to take charge for Ruby’s sake if nothing else. He returns to No.9 and tells Kirsty they can’t carry on living together. He wants her out and he’ll be keeping Ruby although she can see her as much as she likes. Kirsty begs Tyrone to reconsider but he insists he has to put himself and his baby first. Kirsty then turns nasty and she bites back producing a document that means she’s the one calling the shots and leaves him reeling.
MARCUS IS HORRIFIED BY MARIA’S NEWS. David notices that Maria seems distracted whilst at work and he reckons she’s doing the dirty behind Jason’s back. Later Jason’s concerned when he suggests to Maria that he should start moving his things in but Maria snaps at him. Marcus takes the brave step to tackle Maria about what’s up. And he can’t believe what she tells him and how she’s managed to keep it to herself
LLOYD IS TORN BETWEEN MANDY AND JENNA. Jenna and Lloyd meet at his flat. When Mandy turns up unexpectedly it becomes clear Jenna wants nothing to do with her mother. Lloyd’s concerned but agrees to her hiding in the bedroom while he tells Mandy that he hasn’t seen his daughter. This goes well until Mandy clocks Jenna’s coat on the sofa.
Elsewhere when Mary wins a lavish holiday for two Norris is determined to be invited as her guest. David’s embarrassed when he can’t afford to buy Max new footie boots and Paul plans a surprise party for Eileen, but does Eileen want any fuss?
TYRONE IS DRIVEN TO A DESPERATE SOLUTION. Tyrone can’t believe that Kirsty hasn’t put his name on Ruby’s birth certificate or that she’d threaten him with never seeing his child again. Tyrone tells a shocked Fiz that Kirsty is threatening to take Ruby away from him and has made sure that he has no parental rights. Realising he doesn’t have a leg to stand on, Tyrone goes home and tells Kirsty that she’s right, they owe it to Ruby to work things out. He’s happy for her to stay but he can’t trust her to look after Ruby. He suggests that she see’s a counsellor, returns to work and he becomes a stay at home dad. Kirsty agrees and gets her old job back. Tyrone then tells a furious Kevin he needs a year off. Fiz meanwhile can’t believe Tyrone’s news. She’s dead against it as she reckons he’s being blackmailed by Kirsty. But will her words ring true with Tyrone?
MARCUS HELPS MARIA IN HER HOUR OF NEED. Maria explains to Marcus that she’s been referred to a clinic about a lump in her breast and her appointment is that day. She wanted to keep quiet about it until she knew what she was facing. Marcus insists on coming to the hospital with her. After fobbing Aiden off, and avoiding Jason, Maria and Marcus arrive at the clinic. The tests are inconclusive and when they head back to the street not even Marcus’ informed encouragement about the potential prognosis can seem to lessen Maria’s stark fear.
LLOYD FINDS HIMSELF TORN BETWEEN MANDY AND JENNA. Mandy demands answers from Lloyd. How could he be so cruel to keep his meetings with Jenna secret when she’s been worried sick? Jenna steps in telling her mother she asked Lloyd to keep quiet and that she’s a terrible mother. Mandy’s inconsolable, she’s raised Jenna and now it’s Lloyd who has the relationship with her. Lloyd’s gutted but doesn’t know what to do to help.
Elsewhere Norris fumes when Mary offers the Croppers her first class flights and David feels inadequate when Nick spoils Max with new football boots.
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