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A dark figure from Libby's past returns, while Syed faces an impossible decision of his own. Meanwhile, Janine finds a new housemate, and there is trouble at the Vic.

It’s Libby’s 18th birthday. Denise has taken the day off and bans Libby from anything academic. Libby’s shocked when she opens a birthday card, but pretends it’s from Tamwar. Someone leaves a red rose on the doorstep and later more appear. Worried, Libby wants to talk to Darren alone but her whole family are waiting in the park with a picnic.

Libby’s angry when Darren reveals he’s booked a hotel for the night. Later, Libby rips up the roses and feels bad when Denise tells her they were from Patrick. Libby still can’t bring herself to show Denise the mystery card. Darren tells Libby he booked the hotel because it had a connection to Jane Austen, he’ll sleep on the floor.

Libby shows Darren the card – it’s from her father and reads ‘see you very soon’. Darren doesn’t think she should worry, her dad’s still in prison. Liz, Libby’s grandmother, arrives and tells Libby that her father wants to see her.

Zainab and Amira disagree about engagement party plans. Amira asks Christian to help, but Syed tells him he’s not welcome. The Imam talks to Amira and Syed about marriage stressing the importance of integrity. Syed walks out. Masood reassures Syed that it’s normal to be anxious. For the first time, Masood tells Syed he’s proud of him. Back inside, Syed tells Amira he’s going to be the best husband she could have.

Ronnie visits the square. Peggy arrives home and asks about Ronnie’s new man. Ronnie realises Roxy’s lied to everyone, Roxy claims she did it because Jack told her about the condoms. Ronnie’s shocked when Archie walks in and reveals that Roxy and Amy are living with him.

Bianca’s fed up with Ryan, but Whitney wants him to stay. Janine offers Ryan a room in her flat.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Libby Fox Belinda Owusu
Liz Turner Kate Williams
Ronnie Mitchell Samantha Womack
Roxy Slater Rita Simons
Archie Mitchell Larry Lamb
Peggy Mitchell Barbara Windsor
Christian Clarke John Partridge
Syed Masood Marc Elliott
Amira Shah Preeya Kalidas
Zainab Masood Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Denise Wicks Diane Parish
Lucas Johnson Don Gilet
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Darren Miller Charlie G Hawkins
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Ryan Malloy Neil McDermott
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Bianca Jackson Patsy Palmer
Liam Butcher James Forde
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Imam Ali Emilio Doorgasingh
Director David Tucker
Executive Producer Diederick Santer

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