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Lola and Phil brace themselves for their day in court, yet the pressure mounts when Derek lets Sharon's secret slip. Meanwhile, Bianca faces an old enemy.

Lola nervously prepares for family court but is upset she won鈥檛 see Lexi until Christmas as she has mumps. Derek tells Phil Sharon鈥檚 addicted to happy pills. Sharon鈥檚 hurt to realise Jack betrayed her. At court, Phil鈥檚 concerned for Sharon who reveals she knows about Phil鈥檚 crack addiction. Phil doesn鈥檛 want Sharon questioned. Jimmie knows the Judge is a soft touch and presents Phil as a reformed character. While the Judge considers, Phil admonishes Lola for hesitating when asked how she鈥檇 feel if Lexi lived with him. The Judge appoints Phil Lexi鈥檚 kinship foster carer 鈥 Lola will have contact three times a week. Lola鈥檚 dismayed that her contact arrangements haven鈥檛 changed. Phil鈥檚 dismissive. He, Sharon and Jimmie head off to celebrate, leaving a tearful Lola alone outside the court.

Mr Lister wants a haircut at Booty for his daughter鈥檚 wedding. He鈥檚 nervous when Bianca serves him; there鈥檚 a thawing between them as they discuss their children. Mr Lister promises to forget about the court order but later accuses Bianca of stealing his missing 拢20; he鈥檚 mortified when Poppy finds it and gives it to Bianca.

Derek wants Tanya to make Alice a bridesmaid. Max buys Tanya a real Christmas tree but she wants her traditional white one. Derek claims their 鈥渇riends鈥 want more money; Max guiltily tells Tanya he can鈥檛 accompany her for her scan results. Tanya鈥檚 grateful when Lauren goes with her to hospital. Tanya鈥檚 noticed an atmosphere between Abi and Lauren and recalls she used to worry about Rainie dying when she was younger. Lauren鈥檚 shocked to realise Abi feels the same about her. At home, Max is unable to raise the money and worries about Tanya鈥檚 results. He鈥檚 relieved when a jubilant Tanya and Lauren arrive home 鈥 Tanya鈥檚 scan is clear.

Michael avoids Alfie鈥檚 persistent calls.

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30 minutes

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Music Played

  • Lianne La Havas

    Age

  • Emeli Sand茅

    Wonder

  • Kimbra

    Good Intent

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    Nothings Real But Love

  • Kristina Train

    Dream of Me

  • Nat King Cole

    The Little Boy Santa Claus

  • Lissie

    Little Lovin

  • Penny Arcade

    Sing It Out

Credits

Role Contributor
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Max Branning Jake Wood
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Mr Lister Nick Wilton
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Liam Butcher James Forde
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Michael Owen Morris
Writer Christopher Reason

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