Hollyoaks: 3rd > 7th May 2010 - Episode guide

Find out what happens this week for the residents of Hollyoaks village!


Monday 3rd May 2010
(Episode 2811)

Mercedes can’t stand the fact that Carmel and Calvin are so loved up and her obvious jealousy infuriates Malachy. Donning sexy underwear, Mercedes does her best to seduce Malachy, but it is obvious to him that she’s trying to prove a point. Malachy makes his excuses and heads to The Dog leaving Mercedes and Calvin alone in the house. Whilst Mercedes makes another pass at Calvin, Malachy drowns his sorrows with Cheryl. When Mercedes is knocked back…again, she tries a different tact and tells Carmel that she is making a mistake marrying Calvin. Whilst Mercedes is preoccupied with her plan to destroy Carmel and Calvin’s relationship she is completely unaware that Cheryl has turned out to be more than just a shoulder to cry on for Malachy.

After returning from Caleb’s funeral, Zak is determined to make things right with Michaela. He persuades her to go for a drink with him and although reluctant at first Michaela agrees. They spot an advert in The Chester Herald for a journalism intern and Zak encourages Michaela to apply. When she is refused an interview Zak tells her not to back down and so she goes along anyway. Michaela manages to get an interview but she has to contend with senior journalist, Meriel, who is determined to destroy Michaela’s chances of a job. Has Michaela met her match or will she be able to take on Meriel and get the job?

Theresa mopes around Relish after her break up with Kyle. Anita watches as Theresa and Rae bond, desperate to fit in, offers to take them all to a festival. Anita has gone up in Rae’s estimation and they spend the afternoon drinking outside The Dog. Just as Anita has managed to gain some respect from Rae, she throws up all over her feet. After working so hard to impress Rae, has Anita just blown it?
 

Tuesday 4th May 2010
(Episode 2812)

Michaela's full of excitement - today's the day she begins her journalistic career for the Chester Herald. Her mood is soon dampened by Meriel, and it becomes evident that their relationship will be far from smooth… Meanwhile, Zak's surprised to find Tariq on his doorstep. It's obvious he has something on his mind, and as Tariq begins his confession, Zak's stunned to hear the truth behind Caleb's death. Struggling to deal with his brother's unnecessary demise leads Zak to take violent actions…

Lauren and Gaz vow to up the ante and continue their plans to fleece Spencer for more money. As excitement about the wedding grows, Spencer's thrilled to receive his invitation while Lauren is furious to find Gaz has been missed off the guest list. In response to the slight, Lauren upsets Leo and decrees she's not attending the wedding. As her thoughts return to money, Lauren stoops to wicked measures in her quest to obtain money from Spencer…
 
Malachy attempts damage limitation with Cheryl after last night's drunkenness and is quick to play down her questions about his marriage. Realising something's amiss; Cheryl decides to investigate and seeks out Mercedes for some answers. The more pressure she applies, the more defensive Mercedes becomes until snapping, she finally lashes out at Cheryl and it's into this mêlée that Malachy and Calvin arrive and separate the warring girls…
 
Jake confesses to Steph how much he's missing Loretta and admits that it's all his own doing - he cheated on her, it's no wonder she won’t have anything to do with him. In an effort to get himself back on track, Jake approaches Calvin to ask about his old job at The Loft, however, he's left frustrated when Calvin refuses his request. Turning his anger into a positive, Jake's determined to win Loretta back…
 

Wednesday 5th May 2010
(Episode 2813)

When Steph overhears Jem’s phone conversation she’s convinced she’s cheating on Gilly. Determined to uncover the truth, Steph ropes Darren in to helping her. Steph and Darren are caught in the act when Gilly and Jem return. Darren thinks on his feet and tells them that he and Steph had come upstairs for some alone time. Steph is mortified. Gilly catches up with Steph and tells her she can do better than Darren, unaware that it was all a lie. Steph leans in to kiss Gilly who pulls away. Humiliated she runs off. Has she blown her chance with Gilly?

Gaz is impressed as Lauren continues to fool Spencer about her pregnancy. Wracked with guilt over what has happened, Spencer tells Sasha that Lauren is pregnant, however she misinterprets his confession and believes that Gaz is the father of the baby. Desperate to keep up the lie, Gaz coerces Spencer into going along with it but reminds him that he still needs to pay for Lauren’s medical bills. Things go from bad to worse when Cheryl accidently spills the beans to Calvin. How will he react to the news of Lauren’s pregnancy?

Meriel and Michaela are still at loggerheads. Looking for a new story they go to the hospital to interview Tariq, who has been admitted after his attack. When Michaela meets up with Zak she notices the bruises on his fists, putting two and two together she realises that Zak was involved. It’s the final straw and she walks out leaving Zak heartbroken. As she returns to the office, Meriel hints that she knows Zak was involved. Michaela has to chose, her career or her boyfriend.

Anita asks Ravi if she can borrow some cash for the festival but is met with a definite no. Ravi is preoccupied by his date with the mysterious Kate. When Kate arrives Anita spills coffee all over her. Kate leaves and Anita encourages Ravi to go after her. Whilst Ravi is away, Anita raids the till for money for the tickets.

 
Thursday 6th May 2010
(Episode 2814)

Although still at odds, Mercedes and Carmel are forced to pull together to help Myra save their home. As the water board official arrives, the gang resort to extreme measures to ensure he hears out their case. Meriel, reporting for the Herald, is delighted with the McQueen antics but Carmel and Michaela are mortified and arguments ensue. With her family all distracted, Mercedes seizes her chance and makes a call that could potentially ruin Carmel's dreams of a happy ending.

Calvin is reeling after Lauren's shock pregnancy revelation. Guilty, Lauren avoids talking to her brother but a heart to heart with Carmel proves too much and she tells Gaz their lies have gone too far… it's time to confess. Calvin can't bear the thought of Gaz ruining Lauren's life any further but as a plan forms, he's forced to turn to Sasha for help. Will Sasha agree to be part of Calvin's scheming ways to finally get rid of Gaz?

A shamefaced Steph is forced to face Gilly after trying to kiss him the day before. A bemused Gilly laughs it off, he's only concerned that Jem doesn't find out as he's still in her bad books - a relieved Steph is off the hook. As he goes all out to make it up to Jem, Gilly's unaware that his fiancee is holding an explosive secret in her hands… As Jem reads the mystery letter, she discovers the true feelings of someone very close…


Friday 7th May 2010
(Episode 2815)

Carmel is heartbroken when she discovers that her wedding has somehow been cancelled. Mercedes keeps quite as she watches her sister panic. Carmel is distracted however when the girls announce they are taking her to Spain. The plans soon change and the hens and stags both end up in The Loft. When Calvin spots Kyle dealing drugs he goes to stop him, but Kyle and his mates get the better of him. Malachy watches on as Calvin gets beaten.

The hatred between Gaz and Sasha intensifies as Sasha feels her sister drifting further away. Concerned about Lauren and Gaz’s relationship, Sasha seeks Anita out for advice. When Anita only confirms Sasha’s fears and reveals that Lauren beat her up on Gaz’s say so, Sasha is horrified. Sasha comes to a decision and goes to the police station. Whilst Lauren and Sasha hang out at home there is a knock at the door. Gaz is frantic, revealing to Lauren that he is wanted by the police. Sasha has blamed him for her attack. Lauren and Gaz are furious however Lauren is in for a bigger shock when it’s revealed that Sasha had an accomplice.

Still feeling guilty after making a pass at Gilly, Steph is on edge when Jem comes looking for advice. After reading Steph’s love letter to Gilly, Jem is out for revenge and what at first seems to be an innocent business meeting soon turns into a confrontation. Jem tells Steph to stay away from Gilly, but how sure can she be of Gilly staying away from Steph?

Zak is furious after Michaela’s betrayal. The more she tries to talk to him, the more he ignores her. When they meet in The Loft Michaela explains her feelings of betrayal and lack of trust. But will it be enough to mend their broken relationship?


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