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WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH

ABI FIGHTS FOR HER BABY ONE MORE TIME As Toyah arrives at the courtroom to show her support both Imran and Abi are awash with guilt. The local authority solicitor lists a host of reasons proving Abi to be an unfit mother and why Alfie should be taken into care. Imran pleads Abi’s case, doing everything in his power to convince the Judge that Abi’s changed. Will the verdict go Abi’s way? Toyah suggests to Imran that he’s done all he can for Abi and it’s time to step back and concentrate on Elsie’s adoption hearing. Imran covers his turmoil, while Abi’s furious. When Abi bans him from seeing Alfie, Imran declares he’ll do whatever it takes, even if it means putting his name on the birth certificate. Is it time for Imran to come clean?

GARY HAS A CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE Kelly confides in Maria how both her parents let her down and she’s grateful to have her and Gary. Gary reaches a decision and tells Maria he’s going to confess to Rick’s murder. Maria’s horrified and begs Gary to reconsider, pointing out he’ll destroy their family and Kelly’s life.

TIM PAINTS OVER THE CRACKS Tim tries but fails to break the news to Elaine that they’d like her to move out and instead, agrees to redecorate the spare room for her. Sally’s fuming and tears a strip off Tim for failing to turf Elaine out. As she heads to Gina’s, Tim swears he’ll sort it.

ELSEWHERE Craig’s thrilled to receive an email confirming that he can return to the police force. Jon reveals to Emma that Ted left him £25k in his will and he’s using the money to fund a new life in Australia. They agree to make the most of the time they have left together and book into a hotel. Billy confides in Todd that he’s worried Summer is working too hard. Billy insists she takes a lunch break but panicking at the thought of having to eat, Summer makes out she’ll eat in her room while she works. Todd suggests to Summer she should have a night out with her mates but she’s adamant that she has to revise more.

Glenda Young

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