Hollyoaks - 6th > 10th September 2010 episode guide

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

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Monday 6th September 2010
(Episode 2901)

Amber’s defiant behaviour is taking its toll on Gabby and she wonders what she can do to put an end to it. Taylor tells it to her straight: this is an unsettling time for him and Amber and they know that they’re being left in the dark. Realising that she needs to be honest with her kids, Gabby wonders how she can tell Taylor and Amber the truth about what’s happened…

Brendan makes it his mission to find himself a suitable woman. When he spies Carmel as a potential candidate, he turns on the charm and puts her intellect to the test. A curious Ste looks on and wants to know what his game is. Brendan tells Ste to keep his nose out, but what exactly is he up to?

As Jacqui sets to work planning the Cinistair wedding, Cindy reminds her that money is no object. Steph finds Cindy enjoying some treatments at Evissa and is surprised to learn that her wedding plans are under way so quickly. Jacqui delights in revealing the groom’s identity, but the news that the wedding date is the same as Steph and Gilly’s comes as the biggest blow; what is Cindy thinking? Steph and Cindy fight it out, but a stubborn Cindy is not in the mood for compromising. A fired up Steph can’t believe Cindy’s cheek and takes pleasure in informing a gobsmacked Tony of his former wife’s imminent nuptials. Steph is hurt by Cindy’s insensitivity, but Cindy won’t budge; she has to marry Alistair in the nick of time!

Rhys and Jacqui have got their cyber romances on their minds. Rhys is clearly smitten with sweetie pie, but is cagey about it when Gilly quizzes him; he’s worried about what the lack of a photo means! Meanwhile, news of Jacqui’s romance is spreading and Cheryl insists that she takes the night off to meet up with her mystery man. Jacqui decides to bite the bullet and promptly asks fun2bwith out on a date. When Cheryl tells Rhys that he’s got to cover Jacqui’s shift at Chez Chez tonight, he’s gutted and is forced to reveal his plans. With a bit of fishing, Cheryl works out that Rhys and Jacqui are about to unknowingly date each other and swiftly arranges for them both to have the night off; this is too good to miss! Later, Cheryl gets herself in position at Il Gnosh, all set for the showdown of the century! When Rhys and Jacqui turn up and take out their phones to text their respective dates, the penny finally drops. As Cheryl whips out her camera to snap the happy couple, Rhys and Jacqui try and get to grips with the shocking revelation that they’ve been dating each other!


Tuesday 7th September 2010
(Episode 2902)

Taylor befriends Duncan at school, but is horrified to learn that Duncan clearly has the hots for Gabby! Disgusted at the prospect of his mum being ‘available’ and attractive to his peers, he questions Gabby about their future at Tony’s. Taylor knows there’s something between them and he encourages her to go for it; he likes Tony after all and is wise to the fact that she and Phil are over. Gabby is relieved to hear that Taylor gives his seal of approval, but she’s still concerned about Amber. Prompted by Taylor, Gabby and Tony admit their feelings for each other and decide that while they wait for Amber to come round, they can make a go of things in secret. They move in for a kiss but are disturbed by someone; could it have been Amber? Tony and Gabby are left wondering if their romance is over before it’s even begun.

Brendan is delighted when Carmel agrees to accompany him to an event at the SU bar. Whilst Carmel turns up and waits for Brendan, he meets with an acquaintance to take delivery of a mysterious package. Brendan manages to slip the package into Carmel’s handbag and breathes a sigh of relief when they get through security without being checked. Inside, Brendan sneaks the package out of her bag and heads off to the toilets. Carmel is completely taken by Brendan’s chivalrous ways and doesn’t suspect a thing. Back at Chez Chez, Ste is suspicious about Brendan’s motives and warns Carmel to keep her wits about her. Knowing what he’s up to, Brendan issues Ste a serious threat to watch his step; he has been warned.

Jacqui and Rhys bicker at work, frustrated that their chance of romance has crashed and burned. Cheryl wastes no time in pointing out that it’s clear they fancy each other and she orders them to go on a date together. Jacqui and Rhys vehemently object, but she threatens to sack them if they don’t comply. They decide to try and get one over their boss and agree to just pretend to have gone on a date, but little do they know Ste has overheard their plan and dobs them in to Cheryl. Showing exactly how serious she is, Cheryl books them a table at Il Gnosh; there’s no getting out of it this time! Jacqui and Rhys face the prospect of a date together; could they actually end up enjoying it?


Wednesday 8th September 2010
(Episode 2903)

As Gabby fears the worst, Amber reveals to Taylor that she did see her mum and Tony kiss. Taylor tries his best to talk Amber round and implores her to face the reality that it’s over for their parents. As Taylor pleads with Amber to let Gabby find happiness with Tony, it’s clear that she feels far too betrayed to accept this and she confides her woes in Sinead. Amber speculates that Gabby and Tony’s affair has been going on long before the accident and Sinead encourages her to tell her dad everything. Amber decides to test the water at home and surprises Gabby by being friendly. The mother and daughter embrace and all seems well until Tony arrives at the flat unexpectedly. Riled by the obvious affection between her mum and Tony, Amber makes a hasty exit and whips out her phone to call Phil. As a confused Gabby reflects on Amber’s behaviour, Amber meets Phil and spills the beans. Getting the reaction she had hoped for from her dad, Amber lies that something was going on when Gabby was in hospital. Phil is left reeling from the revelation, but is Amber about to land herself in hot water?

When Carmel reports news of last night’s drug dealings at the SU, Brendan feigns shock. In disbelief at Brendan’s antics, Ste determines to find the envelope of money, but Brendan catches him in the act. Ste tries to stand up to him, but Brendan soon puts the fear into him by warning that he’s lost his one and only chance. Meanwhile, Carmel is clearly smitten and when Brendan invites her to accompany him on a business trip to Barcelona, she excitedly accepts. A concerned Ste advises Jacqui to warn Carmel to be careful; what is Carmel letting herself in for this time?

Rhys tries to avoid Jacqui, but it doesn’t take long before they’re at each other’s throats again. They try again to get out of going on the date arranged by Cheryl, but it’s to no avail; Cheryl reminds them that one of them will be out of a job if they don’t play along! When they begrudgingly turn up, they give each other the onceover and are both secretly impressed; maybe this won’t be so bad after all? But when Cheryl announces that she’s coming with them, things look set to be just as awful and as awkward as anticipated. Cheryl sits them down and pleads with them to acknowledge their compatibility as a couple. When Cheryl’s distracted for a moment, Jacqui and Rhys hastily escape and fall about laughing together. As they bond, Jacqui and Rhys agree that they can get along for the sake of an easy life, but are they both in denial about how they really feel?


Thursday 9th September 2010
(Episode 2904)

As an outraged Phil seeks out Gabby and Tony, Amber begins to regret her lies. Gabby is mortified when Phil punches Tony hard in the face and Amber realises that she might be about to be caught out. In retaliation, Tony threatens to spill Phil’s huge secret, which soon stops him in his tracks and peace is restored. Gabby opens up to Phil and tells him the truth about her and Tony, but everyone wants to know why Amber lied about them getting together back in North Wales. Amber flees, but Phil catches up with her and orders her to apologise. Amber is crushed when he tells her that she’s got to go back to Gabby and Tony; she wants things back to how they were and she isn’t going to take this lying down. Amber apologises to Gabby and agrees to get along with Tony, but what is she planning next?

Jacqui warns Carmel that Brendan’s interest in her can’t be all that it seems; he must be after more than just companionship! Carmel is dismissive of Jacqui’s suggestion and praises Brendan’s chivalrous ways. Remembering what Ste told her, Jacqui decides to confront Brendan and asks him about the dubious nature of the Barcelona trip. He manages to reassure her that he only has good intentions towards Carmel, but he smells a rat and knows that Ste has been talking. When Amy turns up at Chez Chez to persuade Ste to take a night off to look after the kids, Brendan pounces. Offering to pay for a babysitter, he invites her round for a drink at the club later. Brendan relishes tormenting Ste and issues a new ultimatum: keep quiet or he’ll enlist Amy to accompany him on one of his dodgy trips…

Jack is taken aback by Darren’s news that he’s enrolled as a student…and he’s moving out! Despite the inevitable teasing, it’s obvious that Frankie is supportive of his new move and is actually quite upset that he’ll be moving out so soon after rejoining the family. Jack finds the time to apologise to Darren for all that went on between them and tells him how much he respects what he’s doing with his life. Darren’s enjoying the heart-to-heart with his dad, but he can’t help notice that Jack’s clearly got something else on his mind. Darren is dumbfounded when Jack drops his bombshell: Neville’s selling the house and they’re going to be homeless.


Friday 10th September 2010
(Episode 2905)

A dreamy Carmel receives a postcard from the Valentines which casts doubt on her trip to Barcelona with Brendan. Aware something’s up, Brendan offers her a shoulder to cry on, and tells her she must do what she thinks is right. Just as she decides she shouldn’t go, Amy walks into Chez Chez. Brendan’s eyes light up, and it’s not long before he’s secured himself a new travel companion. Knowing he must stop Amy being used as a ‘drugs mule’ by Brendan, Ste appeals for her not to go. When that fails, he realises there’s only one thing he can do. Reluctantly, Ste persuades Carmel to change her mind, telling her Calvin would be happy for her. She finally agrees he’s right, and rushes off to tell Brendan the good news. Amy is livid when she discovers Ste has scuppered her trip to Barcelona, and he can only watch in despair as an excited Carmel leaves with Brendan - will the trip go to plan or will an unwitting Carmel find herself in trouble?

Frankie reminds Jack and Darren that they’re going to a show that evening as a treat for Steph. Unwilling to come clean to Frankie about the possibility of losing the house, Jack reluctantly plays along. A frustrated Darren confronts Rhys about Neville’s plans to make them homeless, but he can offer no solution. Meanwhile, oblivious to the financial problems they face, Frankie hunts high and low for a babysitter for Tom. She hits the jackpot when Carmel volunteers Jacqui. Just before they leave, Jack takes Darren to one side telling him that in order to keep the house, he’s going to have to find a £50,000 deposit!

A plotting Cheryl is still trying to play cupid to Rhys and Jacqui. When she can’t find the key for the spirit store, she sends Rhys round to the Osbornes’ to get it from Jacqui. Jacqui can’t find the key and is about to send Rhys back empty-handed, when they realise they were set up by a scheming Cheryl. Determined to let her believe her little trick has worked, Rhys stays at the Osbornes’, playing a computer game with Tom. Time ticks on, and a tired Tom goes to bed, leaving a competitive Rhys and Jacqui vying to win the game. A clumsy move on Jacqui’s part leaves Rhys with the perfect opportunity to move in for a kiss…it seems Cheryl’s plan might have worked!

New student Leanne arrives in the village. First stop, MOBS, where she comes across Cheryl who’s minding the juice bar for Steph. Leanne tells a doubting Cheryl, she’s clairvoyant and delivers an astounding array of facts about Steph and even Max. Sure that Leanne’s a con-woman, Cheryl tries to catch her out, but a smart Leanne is always one step ahead. Just as Cheryl’s getting more and more freaked-out by Leanne’s sinister knowledge, a familiar face arrives to meet Leanne and takes her away…


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