Hollyoaks - 30th August > 3rd September 2010 episode guide
Find out what happens this week for the residents of Hollyoaks village!
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Monday 30th August 2010
(Episode 2896)
Steph and Gilly happily reflect on the success of the charity pants walk, as they prepare to hand over the cash. At the hospital they meet a downbeat Louis, who has been asked to come in unexpectedly to see the doctor. Steph is devastated to hear this and is convinced that all is not well. After an anxious wait, Louis finally breaks the news that he’s got the all clear! With her spirits lifted, Steph heads in for her appointment and afterwards proudly presents the cheque to the hospital. Back at home, Steph sits Gilly down to talk and drops the bombshell that there’s nothing the doctors can do for her anymore; her cancer’s terminal. A stunned Gilly comforts Steph, as they both face the tragic reality that she’s going to die…
As India blithely questions Cindy about her mystery man, Cindy worries about his identity being revealed. Alistair turns up wanting an answer to his big question and tries to convince her to accept, he is loaded after all! India excitedly runs her business idea for Cincerity past Cindy, but she’s forced to admit that without Tony’s backing she’s got no money. When Alistair asks to meet her again, insistent that she gives him her answer, she’s all set on declining his proposal, despite her financial troubles, until he presents her with a huge diamond ring! With an intrigued Cheryl secretly spying on them, Cindy agrees to marry Alistair, overjoyed at the sight of the ring on her finger.
Malachy and Lynsey are enjoying flirting with each other, until they are interrupted by Brendan. At work, Malachy is frustrated when Mercedes turns up dressed to kill for a meeting with a mystery guy; she still knows how to push his buttons and Brendan enjoys watching him squirm. Later, Mercedes reveals that the stranger is in fact only a prospective employer, but when Malachy hints that he might have a new love interest, it’s her turn to hide her envy. Curious to know who Malachy might be dating, Mercedes turns up at his house and questions a confused Lynsey. With Mercedes still left in the dark, Malachy is keeping his cards close to his chest, but he’s definitely got a certain lady in mind…
Darren bites the bullet and asks Jem out on a date, but she has no qualms in turning him down straight away. She reveals that she’s enrolling on a course at HCC and has fun teasing him about his unemployment. Determined to make something of his life and keen to be acquainted with all the good looking female students, Darren takes pleasure in announcing to a horrified Jem that he’s been accepted onto an accountancy course! As Darren looks forward to his new student life, Jem is left facing the prospect that she may never be able to get rid of him…
Tuesday 31st August 2010
(Episode 2897)
Steph gathers her family round the table to break the news that her cancer is terminal. As they all try and take it in, Tom angrily flees the house, accusing Steph of breaking her promise that she’s not going to die on him. Darren chases after Tom and they come across Kevin, who interests Tom with his plans to make a beacon. As Tom watches Kevin forage for suitable materials, he opens up about Steph and his bleak view of death. Kevin challenges his attitude towards the afterlife and with his spirits lifted, Tom returns home with Darren and apologises to Steph for his reaction. His faith has clearly been restored as he explains Kevin’s alternative philosophy to a bemused Steph and he assures her that he’s going to look after her from now on. With Tom comforted for the time being, Steph confides her own fears to Darren about what the forthcoming months will bring…
Lynsey tries her best to act casual when Cheryl reports that Malachy might have a mystery girl on the go. Cheryl is convinced that it can’t be anything serious and is hopeful that after this brief fling he’ll be ready to move on properly…with her! Uncertain about where things are headed and troubled by Cheryl’s declaration, Lynsey broaches the subject with Malachy. Acknowledging the need to keep things secret and with Cheryl clearly far from their minds, Malachy and Lynsey fall in to a passionate embrace.
An irritable Cindy gives Cheryl short shrift and denies her engagement. Riled, Cheryl hints to India and Tex about their grandfather’s engagement and mentions that he’ll be in The Dog at lunch with his new, much younger fiancée. Whilst Alistair charms an awkward Cindy with romantic gestures, they are interrupted by India and Tex who angrily accuse Cindy of being nothing other than a gold-digger. Cindy fights back and Alistair calls for an end to the squabbling; he wants to spend his hard earned cash enjoying life and he intends to do so with Cindy. Later, Alistair tries to reassure Cindy that his granddaughters won’t present any further problems and reveals how excited he is about their future. Happy to have heard about her disinterest in his financial status, Alistair hands Cindy a prenuptial agreement; this is not quite what she had in mind.
Seeing Anita down in the dumps and bored with life, Eva conjures up a plan to spice things up. She approaches Duncan and sets him up on a date with Anita. But later Eva is horrified to discover that Duncan has stood her Anita up, does he not know what her daughter’s worth? Eva storms off to find the toe-rag Duncan, with Anita following in hot pursuit. Finding him with his head in his hands, Eva lays into him and he’s shamefully forced to admit that he can’t kiss. Deciding to tackle this problem head-on, Eva lunges herself at an unsuspecting Duncan, locking lips with him just as Anita rounds the corner…
Wednesday 1st September 2010
(Episode 2898)
As they prepare to start their first day at Hollyoaks High, Sinead shows Finn exactly how she’s going to make waves. When Finn comes across Amber, she mistakes his friendliness for a crush and shoots him down, but she seems impressed by Sinead’s rebellious streak. A mischievous Sinead sets up a practical joke for the Deputy Head, but unable to stand by and watch him walk into the trap, Finn leaps into Rob’s path and instead it’s the Head who ends up on the floor covered in water. While Sinead reprimands Finn, they are both disgusted to hear of Amber’s crush on Rob and Finn makes a startling revelation: Rob’s their dad! Later at home, Rob returns with the news of his promotion to Acting Head. Diane is overjoyed at Rob’s success, but Sinead is furious; what’s everyone at school going to think now?
Alistair harries a reluctant Cindy to sign on the dotted line of the prenuptial agreement. He’s keen to make a start with the wedding arrangements and Cindy’s eyes light up at the prospect of a luxury honeymoon in the Seychelles! Still annoyed at having to sign away her potential fortune, Cindy heads over to MOBs and whines away to Steph, who’s gobsmacked at her heartlessness. When she crosses paths with Darren to let off more steam, he’s outraged and breaks the news of Steph’s terminal cancer. Having made amends with Steph, Cindy arranges to meet Alistair to tell him that she’s been doing some thinking. While Cindy philosophises about the brevity of life, Alistair collapses to the floor with a heart attack.
When Darren shows concern for Steph hard at work, she tells him that the subject of her cancer is off the agenda for today. Steph soon realises that no one in the village has a clue about her prognosis and chastises Cheryl for not spreading the news. Cheryl listens in disbelief as Steph explains she thought would tell everyone about her condition. Cheryl’s upset but Steph admits that it would have been rather helpful if she had gossiped about it, it would certainly save her the time and energy of having to repeat the story. When Cindy comes to apologise for talking out of turn and asks how long she has left, Gilly leaps in and declares that there are plenty of treatments left to try – this is not the end! Steph is shocked by his denial of the facts and tells him firmly that he has to accept the reality of the situation or else she can’t marry him. Gilly is horrified as a determined Steph hands him back her engagement ring.
Anita is disgusted by Duncan kissing her mum and issues him a threat to keep his mouth shut. Eva shows up at school and announces she’s got an interview for the role of School Counsellor. When she isn’t successful, she decides it’s because of her antics with Duncan and informs Rob that it was nothing serious and enlightens him to her vast qualities. Fresh from his promotion to Acting Head, Rob offers a delighted Eva the job of Design Assistant. Incensed by Eva’s stunt, Anita tells her that she’s had enough of her interfering in her life; she never wants to see her again.
Thursday 2nd September 2010
(Episode 2899)
Rob has been made Acting Head of school, and Sinead and Finn are not looking forward to class today. Diane is trying to win them round with cooked breakfasts and talk of takeaways which has more effect on Finn than Sinead. Diane reminds Rob that she needs to be at a council meeting that day, as well as having her IVF injection. Sinead and Finn have a heart-sinking moment when they see Rob trying to join in a kick-about at lunchtime – it looks like he’ll be Acting Head for a while. Diane panics when Rob’s not home and she sees the time – she needs to have her IVF shot. She makes Sinead administer the injection. Sinead snaps at her and calls her Diane, rather than Mum. Finn is shocked. They argue about it but are interrupted when Rob arrives home. Rob feels terrible at having left the kids to deal with Diane.
India frets over Alastair in his hospital bed. She is displeased to see Cindy doing the same. Cindy assures India that she is genuinely worried about Alastair and hands back the engagement ring. Alastair hopes his feigned attack has persuaded Cindy to stick with him but India has other ideas. Cindy tells Darren that she has genuine feelings for Alastair. She gets a text from him, asking to meet. He proposes again but India interrupts and Cindy does a runner. Cindy ponders with Darren over what to do. Darren asks to see the pre-nuptial agreement. Darren reveals that, though she’d get nothing if she married Alastair and then divorced him, she gets the lot if he dies. It looks like Cindy’s about to change her mind about the proposal…
Gilly’s heartbroken at having been rejected by Steph. Rhys tries to get him to open up, but Gilly doesn’t want to share. Rhys tries to get Steph to talk to Gilly but she floors him with the news that her cancer is terminal. Steph also tells Rhys that she has called off the wedding. Rhys shocks Steph by saying that, if she can’t see things from Gilly’s point of view, then that might be just as well. Steph confesses her feelings of guilt at having ignored the warning signs. Rhys tells her she shouldn’t waste any more of the time that she and Gilly have left together.
Eva tries to make herself useful by doing Ravi’s washing up. He asks her about kissing Duncan and reminds her that she needs to find somewhere else to stay. Eva makes a pass at Ravi – and he gives in! Eva wraps a post-coital Ravi round her little finger and gets him to agree to let her stay in the flat a while longer.
Friday 3rd September 2010
(Episode 2900)
Eva sees Alistair drowning his sorrows and wastes no time introducing herself. When Cindy calls looking to meet up, Alistair tells her where to find him, before ordering a round of champagne for Eva. It seems he’s going to use her to try and make Cindy feel jealous. Unaware, Eva plays the part brilliantly; flirting with the newly single millionaire. When Cindy finally arrives she doesn’t like what she sees. Has Eva already got her claws in Alistair? It forces Cindy’s hand, and she tells Alistair she’s reconsidered his proposal. Alistair’s played her like a pro, even though Cindy thinks she’s the one gaming him. She will sign the pre-nuptial, hopeful it will be Alistair’s health that ends the marriage before they ever get to divorce. Myra’s fuming to see Cindy in the arms of the millionaire she saved. She has Theresa secretly steal the CCTV footage of the day Myra saved Alistair’s life. The McQueens have Cindy over a barrel. Will she give into their demands?
Sinead still feels put out that her dad is Acting Head of her school. Diane tries to assure her it’s not such a big deal, but things are strained between them. Sinead’s still upset after yesterday. When Diane tries to repair things between them, Sinead points out it’s Finn she really hurt. Diane had no idea. Diane tries to talk to him about the IVF treatment. When Diane talks about having a ‘baby of her own’ Finn is hurt. Doesn’t she see Sinead and Finn as her children? Diane has no idea how selfish she sounds to Finn and tries to defend her decision. In doing so she does more harm than good.
India and Tex are stuck for a place to live. When Alistair turns up, full of life, it seems his recent medical scare might have been for show. Tex is glad Cindy’s seemingly backed off from seeing him. However when Tex and India next see Cindy she’s got the ring on her finger and the wedding is back on. And worse than that Tex will have to play happy bridesmaid if she wants to keep her allowance. Tex and India go to see Alistair on their knees asking for more handouts – they’re practically homeless! Alistair’s disappointed. What about congratulations? They have the nerve to call Cindy a gold-digger, but here they are begging for cash. Alistair tells them he’ll put them up in a cheap B&B, but from now on, if they want the finer things in life, they’ll have to earn them.
Ste catches Brendan with a mysterious package. He pretends not to have noticed as Brendan hastily stuffs it out of sight, but it’s obvious his curiosity is piqued. When Brendan’s back is turned, Ste examines the parcel. It looks dodgy. Ste decides to hide it in a safer spot then Brendan chose. He doesn’t want trouble. However when Brendan sees his parcel is missing, he’s on Ste in a heartbeat. When Ste gives up the parcel, Brendan realises he was just helping out, maybe he’s not so dumb after all…? Brendan peels off a couple of twenties as a reward for Ste’s quick thinking. Has he found a new recruit?
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