Series 21

Jake and Danny continue to get themselves into trouble and after picking up Spencer from the police station, try their best to convince him that they have got rid of the bag and claim to never have known what was inside. Later, when Alfie catches up with them, the boys try to persuade him to return to a life of crime. Alfie is angry with them but is preocupied trying to find work on one of the market stalls

Andy is still furious at the fact that Jake and Danny stole his car and wants then sorted out. When it becomes obvious that they are not frightened by Andy's threats, he asks Eddie to do some digging and it's not long before he finds out what they've been up to Johnny Allen, a major player that even Andy looks up to. Terrified by what Andy knows, the boys decide to leave Walford – until Johnny turns up. He wants to know where the bag is and is annoyed to find out that it contains drugs. He collars Danny for messing up another job. He tells Jake that with the clients after them, it is safer if they stay in Walford with Alfie. Johnny then arranges a job for them with Andy, something that they are both unhappy with.

Preparing for fatherhood, Dennis shows a prospective buyer around the club and, realising that he could soon be out of a job, he turns to Andy. He makes a deal with Andy so that h would still be managing the club. However, the news that Dennis could soon be working for Andy infuriates Zoë. She heads to the Vic to confront Andy, but his insinuations leave her worried about what he knows.

After finding Den awake early in the morning, Chrissie talks to him about everything that's happened but her concern is soon tested when Den tells her that she doesn't have any idea how he feels. Kate tells the square that she is leaving to joining the police again. They are all shocked to hear that she is leaving the same day. At the nail bar, Chrissie finds a letter sent to her from Vicki. It says that she and Sharon are staying with Michelle and not to call them. Chrissie shows this to Den which upsets him further. When Dennis asks him about selling the club to Andy he quickly refuses, telling him to just shut the whole place down.

Zoë, still shocked by Den's proposition, tells Den there is no way she will sleep with him. Zoë suggests to Dennis that they move away from Walford. Shocked at the prospect of loosing even more of his family, Den has a talk with Dennis to get him to stay. In the end Dennis ends up with the assistant manager job at the Vic, not making Zoë happy at all. Meanwhile, Alfie is in high sprits knowing that Spencer is safe. Jane is worried about Peter after Lucy once again leaves him to go off with Stacy. Same is doing well at the chip shop until Andy comes to mock her.

In the Queen Vic, Jake and Danny notice some animosity between Andy and Alfie, and wonder what has happened between them in the past. Den is continuing to persuade Zoë to sleep with him, leading her avoiding him. Den also has to deal with Chrissie constantly reminding him about having a baby and renewing their marriage vows.

Looking to the future, Alfie tries to make the most of his situation and puts his name down to get a stall; however the market inspector tells him he's in for a long wait. After the events of last night, Den and Dennis have a heart to heart about Zoë and Dennis reveals that he thinks he made a mistake not following Sharon to America. Den is quick to suggest he gives it another try with Zoë. Jake finds Dennis and tries to explain that nothing happened with him a Zoë but Dennis isn't in the mood to listen. Dot witnesses the conversation and tries to talk some sense into Dennis.

Zoë wakes up, disgusted with what happened the night before. She immediately showers and then goes about changing the bed sheets. Dennis tries to apologies for his recent actions but she is defensive around him. Alfie, now with his new market stall decides to celebrate wit the rest of the market stall traders. He asks Little Mo and Billy to join him. Billy is busy but tells Little Mo she should go, putting her in an uncomfortable situation again with Alfie.

It's a day to celebrate in Albert Square as everyone prepares for Freddie's christening. The Vic is a hive of activity, with Little Mo finding the top tier of her wedding cake and telling Billy how much she loved their wedding day. Zoë is feeling down and doesn't want to go to the christening alone. She is sad that Dennis refuses to go with her. She feels even worse when Den attempts to arrange to sleep with her again.

Furious at how Billy behaved at the christening, Little Mo refuses to let Billy have Freddie for the day. Alfie is still struggling on the stall with only Christmas leftovers to see. Jake reminds Danny that he promised he would sort Alfie out with some stock. Also, Stacy starts work at the MinuteMart under Yolande's watchful eye. Patrick is too busy planning Paul's birthday, assuming that he will be coming home.

Zoë's day gets off to a bad start when Den reminds her about her doctors appointment. She realizes that he was the one he told Dennis to make her an appointment. Stacey arrives late again for work at the Minute Mart but Patrick is too busy worrying about it. It's his birthday and he has not come home or even rang Patrick.

Dennis is shocked at the sight of Zoë in bed with Den. He tells Zoë to go and clean herself and then tells Den that he made leaving a lot easier for him. Zoë with her life in bits is disgusted when Den tells her to distract Chrissie from Dennis. He tells her he will try to sort things out with Dennis.

Alfie, Jake and Danny are shocked to find the bruises on Nana's arms. It doesn't take them too long to realize that Andy was involved. Danny wants to teach him a lesson but Jake has a simpler approach – he calls Johnny Allen. Billy finally gets his visiting order to see Graham in prison and gets Garry to cover for him if Little Mo asks where he is. When he arrives in the prison he tells Graham what a good time he is having with Freddie but is shocked to hear that Graham plans to be a part of his sons life when he gets out.

Little Mo panics when she wakes up in an empty bed. She questions Garry and forces him to reveal where Billy has been. When he finally comes home, Little Mo warns him that he has invited Graham back into their lives. She is shocked when he reveals that he hates Freddie. Patrick receives some devastating news when the police tell him they have found a body that they need him to identify. He is horrified to find that it is Paul's body. Whilst Yolande is trying to contact Anthony, he goes to the pub and gets drunk. When people ask him about Paul he breaks down and tells them he is dead, shocking everyone.

Patrick is desperate to find out what happened to Paul. Minty tells him that Andy is capable of arranging a contract killing but Alfie warns Patrick to drop it. Yolande keeps trying to contact Anthony but can't reach him. She feels alone when Patrick is too busy for her. She later upsets him when she suggests he feels he wasn't a good enough father to Paul.

Garry tries to convince Billy that Alfie and Little Mo are not having an affair. Billy heads off to win Little Mo back but snaps and punches Alfie when he sees the pair together. That evening, Little Mo goes to the flat and agrees to move back in. However when Billy refers to Freddie as ‘her kid' she gets upset and decides to leave. She packs her bags and tearfully says goodbye to Billy.

Someone has scrawled the word ""murderer"" on the wall of Andy's house. He assumes that it was Patrick and questions him about it. Patrick denies it – but he does ask Andy if he killed Paul. Andy leaves the question unanswered. Later, Patrick spots Pat returning from her holiday and asks her to find out the truth from Andy. Billy is tidying the flat and keeps coming across things belonging to Little Mo and Freddie. Billy tells Alfie that he knows nothing happened between him and Little Mo, which makes Alfie feel guilty. Later, Little Mo and Billy both plan to go to the Vic, unaware that the other is going. When Little Mo goes to talk to him, Billy rushes out.

It is Zoë's 21st birthday and whilst everyone is celebrating she's not feeling well and worries that she could really be pregnant. She buys a pregnancy test kit and her worst fears are confirmed – it's positive. When Little Mo sees the kit, Zoë explains that she thought she had lost the baby. When news spreads to Chrissie she goes to talk to Zoë and realizes that she is really pregnant with Dens baby. Den is happily thinking that Zoë is going to fake a miscarriage until Chrissie tells him that Zoë is pregnant.

It's the day of Paul's funeral and Patrick is intent on getting justice for his son. Patrick is quick to tell Andy about his conversation with the police and it 's not long before Andy realizes it was Sam who told Patrick about Paul's history with him. He pays her a visit and tells her that Paul died because he was a grass and that the same thing could happen to her. Then when the police come she is too scared to say anything.

Alfie is still mad at Jake and Danny for deceiving him about the house. He is left in a bind when he sees their flat has been let out to another family. Jake tells Nana just enough so that she is determined to stay in the house and then refuses to leave when Aflie tells her they will have to. Den tells Zoë that he's happy about the baby but she's quick to tell him that she's disgusted and that he is coming no where near her child. Chrissie is furious when she finds out that Den has offered Zoë money for the baby. Chrissie goes to Zoë's and makes it clear to her that Den will control her if she accepts money from him. She shocks Zoë by suggesting she has an abortion.

As Chrissie and Den plan to renew their marriage vows, Chrissie reveals all to her friend Amanda about Den and how he has ruined Sam's life too. Amanda gives Chrissie some advice about her future and helps to distract Den whilst Chrissie swipes the keys to the safe. Chrissie is horrified to find a standing order paid to Zoe every month. With the help of Amanda she plans to get her money back and then humiliate Den. Meanwhile, Rosie hides another letter from the Department of Work and Pensions in the drawer. Later, Demi unknowingly lets in a visitor from the job centre who is determined to prove the Millers don't need the benefits they are getting. Keith almost convinces him that he and Rosie are not a couple – until he asks to see the bedrooms!

Zoë is shocked to find Den in the kitchen cuddling Freddie and is furious when she discovers that he has money to help tide her over. Not wanting his involvement with the baby, Zoë declines his money and tells him he will have nothing to do with her baby. Later, Sonia has a heart to heart with Zoë whilst she tries to decide over what to do next about her situation. After staying the night at Ian's, Jane aims to make herself at home. When she tries to encourage the kids to become involved in making pancakes, Lucy refuses and instead criticizes Jane, but when Ian comes home, Jane pretends everything is fine.

Den and Chrissie are due to renew their marriage vows and Chrissie is all set up ready to humiliate Den and Zoë. With Amanda's help she gets Den to sign over half of everything to her. Den warns Zoë to stay away. Chrissie goes to see her and pretends to be hurt that she is not coming. They talk and Zoë reveals that she doesn't want the baby. Back at the Vic Chrissie begins to question whether she could hurt Zoë like she is planning too. Amanda advises her to go ahead with the ceremony as it means she will get more money when she leaves Den. During the ceremony, Zoë walks in. Chrissie freezes for a moment and then continues with her vows.

With her work done, Amanda leaves, reminding Chrissie that if she wants to take Den for everything she will have to get Zoë's baby out of the picture. Darren tries to prove himself to Stacey by drinking with her in the Minute Mart. However, he gets drunk and collapses, and is taken to hospital. Mickey and Keith both blame Stacey for what has happened. She later realizes that she had the whole even on camera, even the part where Keith lifted heavy boxes with his supposed bad back. She takes her revenge by reporting Keith to the benefit fraud agency.

A suspicious Den quizzes Chrissie about Zoë not being pregnant any more asking her every detail about how the miscarriage happened. Not satisfied with what he's being told, Den heads over to see Zoë but she slips up when she tells him a different version of events. When she is own her own she realizes that Chrissie made her do a terrible thing. Chrissie is shocked when she Sam smashing up all the glasses. Sam demands to know the truth about how she and Den got the Vic. Sam charges at Chrissie and the two have a huge fight. Chrissie explains Den did everything to get the Vic and tells Sam of her plan to take Den for everything, asking for her help.

It's not a good day in Albert Square for Andy. Alfie finds his stall trashed in the market and he knows that Andy is behind it but doesn't give him the satisfaction of seeing that he's bothered. Andy is still angry at Johnny for the small amount he is being offered for the job, as well as Johnny's friendship with Jake and Alfie. Andy has got Jake set up to be the front line man meaning he will take the fall if anything goes wrong.

Sam gives Zoë an ultimatum and she agrees to go and see Chrissie. Between them, Chrissie and Sam convince Zoë that it was the pressure of Den that forced her to get rid of the baby. However, when they tell Zoë of their plan, she is not interested as they only want Den's money. When Chrissie returns, she is sure Den has figured out what they are up to. He takes her to a cemetery and shows her Angie's grave. Den tells Chrissie that he wants to make a fresh start with her.

It's the opening night of Scarlet, Johnny's club, and he is making sure everything will be ready. Johnny meets with Andy to check everything is set up for the client meeting. When Andy makes snide comments to Alfie, he charges at him but Johnny calms him down, asking him to wait just for one day before he hits Andy. Chrissie, Sam and Zoë meet at the allotments and Chrissie tells them that everything is set up for later. They all go their separate ways to get ready. At the Vic, Rosie approaches Pauline and makes her peace with her. Then the Millers and most of the crowd head over to Scarlet for the opening night.

It's the day after the night before and Chrissie, Sam and Zoë are struggling to maintain normality. The girls hide their bloodstained clothes whilst Sam hides the murder weapon. They are thrown into panic when they see the police drive into Albert Square. Sam worries when the police arrive to speak to her, and assumes the worst. But they deliver the news of Andy's death. His body has been found at the bottom of a bridge. When Sam is asked about her whereabouts the previous evening, she falters and cannot make up an excuse. Zoë, having seen the cars, rushes to the Vic to find out what is going on. She is relieved when she hears that they are investigating Andy's death.

Chrissie is still in a state and is very snappy with the staff at the Vic. When Little Mo asks Pat to help at the bar, Chrissie takes a dislike to her asking about Den. Chrissie panics when Little Mo realizes that the mobile ringing is Den's. She explains that Den is away on a business trip but Pat is not so sure. Zoë finds Stacey rummaging through her clothes and panics when she realizes how close she has come to finding her stained belongings. She quick to make an excuse but Zoë's alarmed that they have left so many things uncovered – someone is going to suspect something. When she blames Chrissie for all the trouble she yells at Zoë reminding her that she saw her kill Den.

Chrissie, furious that Zoë is not back on the stall, rings her and tells her to get out there and act normal. As she leaves, Mo corners her demanding that they sort out her mood. She suggests that Zoë sees a counselor. Keith spends the day looking for work around the square but has no luck. Rosie is horrified when she find the money tin empty. Keith explains that he needed it for expenses but Rosie furiously yells at him that it was all the money they had left for the week.

Zoë wakes up at Sam's and confides in her that she wants to go to the police and tell them everything, but Sam manages to talk her out of it. When Zoë arrives home, she panics when she sees the police talking to Little Mo, but soon realises that they are talking about Andy's death. Trying to come to terms with what's happened, Zoë quizzes Little Mo about what happened to Trevor on the day of the fire, and makes a decision. She asks Little Mo to tell Sam she's sorry, and then stares at the police officers card.

Sam shows Chrissie new license plate saying the Mitchell's own the pub. Chrissie threatens she will go down with her but Sam says she and Zoë will come up with a story to hide their involvement and again reminds Chrissie to sign the Vic over to her. Desperate for money, Rosie asks Chrissie for an advance on her wages, despite the fact that she's only just been paid. Worried about their situation, she tells Keith that they are both going to have to find some more work and that he can't spend any more money without her permission. However, she is later horrified when she notices that the money tin is empty after Keith spent it on medicine for the dog and screams at him to get a job.

Jake chases after Danny after he again insulted Johnny. When he finds him he takes him in the car to the place where Andy was killed. Danny realizes how much trouble he could have been in if he'd been with Andy and is shocked to learn that Jake was there when it happened. He makes a promise to Jake that he will change. Chrissie makes Sam and offer to give her half the Vic and more later before she leaves to Spain. Sam later learns that she has no intention of moving away and decides to scare her by bringing the police to the Vic to talk about Andy's estate. Chrissie admits to Sam she was lying but Sam reminds her that the time is ticking.

Stacy tries desperately to get noticed at home but the Slater's are too busy with Zoë. Yolande tries to keep her occupied with work but she is insulted constantly by her family. Stacey volunteers to take the Minute Mart's takings to the bank but she arrives home later, hysterical, claiming she has been mugged. Keith goes to the job centre and, when the interviewer tries to get him jobs, he stalls and comes up with excuses for why he can't work at them. She is sympathetic towards him but this just sends him into a rage. When she asks him to fill out a form he can't complete it. She realizes he has literacy problems. Keith goes home and sobs to Rosie about his uselessness. Meanwhile, Billy tells Johnny he isn't afraid of him and Johnny is impressed by his actions.

The news of Stacey's mugging spreads across the Square. Mo suspects Stacey of lying but Charlie gives her his full support. When Johnny hears about it he suspects it is connected with what happened to Derek. The police interview Stacy but she is unable to give a description. Later in her room, she opens her draw, full of the money that she claims was stolen when she was mugged. Keith and Rosie struggle to keep up with their family's financial demands and are unable to pay for Demi's school supplies. With no food, Rosie asks Jane for leftovers form the café. When Darren refuses to eat it, she is left in tears.

Little Mo is concerned that Billy seems to have disappeared. She gets Minty, Garry and Alfie to help look for him. Later, when he finally answers the door, he tells Little Mo that he's lost the job and the flat. She offers to help him find a new place but Billy tells her he doesn't want her help. Billy later confesses to Alfie that he is still in love with Little Mo and the thought of her with another man would kill him. Johnny lets himself into the Ferreira's flat and inspects it. Unhappy with the state of it, he tells Tariq to clean it up. When Tariq asks him why, Johnny reveals he has just bought their flat.

Johnny and Pat attended Andy's funeral and Pat is distraught that no one else turned up. As they toast a drink to Andy, the two talk about the past and during an argument, Johnny mentions how he use to own Pat, and she storms off angrily. The Miller's are still struggling to afford general items and worry when they run out of nappies for Alicia. Rosie refuses to accept stolen goods off Mo so when she is in the MinuteMart she steals a pack of nappies. When she realizes Demi saw her, she takes them back.

Sam tries scare tactics on Chrissie by spending time with Zoë after she still refuses to pay up. Sam manipulates Zoë to weaken her faith in Chrissie. She predicts that Chrissie's close to the edge and ready to crack. With false reluctance, she reveals that Chrissie sacked her. Zoë storms over to the Vic in a rage. Believing that she knows everything, Chrissie struggles to explain. She breathes a sigh of relief to discover that Sam didn't reveal the whole truth. Sam interrupts and when Zoë leaves, Chrissie writes Sam a cheque.

Still angry about not receiving the house in Andy's will, Sam gives Pat a hard time about moving into No. 31. And it's not only Sam who's envious of Pat's good fortune: Mo verbally attacks her in the Vic. Feeling alone and lost, Johnny has a drink with Pat to cheer her up. As her leaves he makes a phone call and mentions Pat's empty flat.

Dot's new alarm wakes up the whole square leaving Pauline fuming when Dot is too tired to work her shift. Johnny goes to fix it for her but Pauline is still unsure over if he can be trusted. Johnny suspects the Ferreira's of using his cars to moonlight and gives Billy the job of keeping an eye on them. Billy later witnesses Tariq boasting about using Johnny's cars but decides to let it go. However, thinking he's been rumbled, Tariq rushes round to see Johnny and makes a full confession. Johnny decides that instead of punishing them, he will make them pay back the profits.

Tina's arrival causes a stir in the Square, and when Garry catches a glimpse of her, he accidentally runs over Minty's foot. Danny also decides to try his luck. It's not only the men of Walford who are keeping an eye on Tina, as her arrival also temporarily bonds both Chrissie and Sam, who unite in their jealousy of her. After upsetting Pat in the pub, Johnny sends Tina back to beautify herself for later. Worried that Lucy is being bullied by Stacey, Jane tells Ian everything about the mugging. Ian flies off the handle and marches Lucy round to the Slater house. Charlie and Ian accuse Stacey of lying about the mugging. Stacey owns up to everything but Charlie lets her off lightly.

Chrissie is shocked when she receives a necklace through the post that Den ordered before he died. It leads her to be irritable and even push Jake away. Later, tired of fighting, she resigns herself to Sam's demands and makes her an offer, of the two of them running the Vic together. Adi tries to spice up his relationship with Sasha but she is unimpressed. She tells him she's had enough and breaks up with him. Sasha goes out for a drink and talks to Billy about her problems. They end up in bed together but they both agree it was a mistake. Stacy is desperate to make amends for lying about the mugging. Charlie has the perfect way and sends her to tell Patrick and Yolande what she did. Instead of firing her they make her work to earn everything that she stole.

Sonia is determined to attend the funeral to make sure that it was Chloe's adoptive parents who were killed. Martin tries to talk her out of going but she insists that she needs to know that Chloe is being cared for. Adi is devastated when he sees Sasha saying goodbye to Billy outside his flat. Adi later confronts her and tells her he wants her out of his flat, his business and his life. When the rest of the family find out they take Adi's side.

Johnny is furious when he discovers Ruby ran away from school. He takes ages talking to her that he forgets to meet Tina for lunch. Angry at being stood up, Tina arrives at Johnny's. Not wanting Ruby to know about Tina, Johnny closes the door in her face, despite Tina's offer of help. Kareena meets Mickey after Gus arranged their meeting. They both talk about what has happened and get back together. Sasha goes to see Adi and he forgives her for sleeping with Billy, but she tells him she doesn't love him anymore. She picks up her stuff and leaves.

Sonia frets that Chloe's Gran is too old to care for her but Jim advises her that she could lose Martin if she doesn't let Chloe go. She agrees, but looks up Chloe's address on a map later. As she is about to get on the bus, she changes her mind and goes back. When Sonia confesses to Martin that she's seen Chloe at the funeral, Martin becomes angry. He tells Sonia that Chloe is no longer their daughter and storms out of the house.

Stacey tries her best to persuade Johnny not to send Ruby back to school. Johnny later tells Charlie that Stacey should still be attending school. Stacey feels that she's been overlooked because she's not one of Charlie's girls and that she doesn't need to be in school. He apologises for neglecting her, but he wants her to go back to school. She must have every chance possible. Stacey smiles smugly to herself.

Money in the Miller house is tighter than ever and Rosie is forced to ask Chrissie for extra work. Rosie snaps at Pat in the Vic when she makes a flying comment. But Pat sees what a state Rosie's in. She explains that the bookies is re-opening and offers Rosie work handing out flyers. When Daryl comes for payment from the jewelry, Juley refuses and tells him its stolen. Mickey's cross to find that Juley isn't on the stall. When he does arrive, Mickey tells him off. Juley doesn't like his tone and flounces off.

Keith's good intentions soon turn into mayhem when he ends up making a mess of his chores. Unable to read Demi's list of instructions, he doesn't realise that Aleesha is teething and Demi is annoyed when she finds her in tears. He has also used up the only food they had left for the week. Rosie tells him to leave it to her as she finishes all the work.

Martin's and Sonia's marriage reaches breaking point as Martin points out the selfishness of Sonia's actions. She is adamant she is seeing Chloe again. Dot is becoming suspicious of Martin and Jim's conversations and forces them to come clean about Sonia and Chloe. Dot tries to talk Sonia out of seeing Chloe but has no luck. Juley's been out all night with Daryl and has lost his keys. Gus refuses to let him back in the flat and claims that Daryl's the guy who mugged Mickey. He's sick of Juley's criminal pals and wants him out of the flat.

Sonia tells Martin that she'll never forgive him if he prevents her from seeing Chloe. Insisting that Sonia tells the truth, Martin accompanies her when she visits Chloe. He is shocked when he sees his little girl and tells Sonia that he understands why she kept coming. Juley persuades the market inspector to reinstate the stall but Mickey is angry when he sees him setting up. He's heartbroken when Mickey tells him it's too late, he can't have a business partner that he doesn't trust. After a talk with Patrick and Gus, Juley decides the best thing to do is leave Walford.

Still desperate for money, Rosie asks Keith to cover her shift at the Vic whilst she gets work elsewhere. Rosie is cross with Darren for calling Keith stupid and wants him to apologise and so he buys him present. Johnny tries his best to contact Tina but she continues to avoid his calls. When Johnny finally catches up with Tina, he is shocked to discover that she is moving into the flat permanently. Sick of their secretive relationship, Tina tells Johnny she wants them to go public.

Desperate to make up with Darren, Keith sells an old vase to raise money to send him bowling. Rosie brings home some extra money after Chrissie offer her more shifts at the Vic. Ruby is nervous about going to college but Johnny assures her she'll be fine. Stacey takes Ruby shopping for new college gear. She nicks an apple to show how easy it is to steal things. Then they go to Zoë's stall and while Ruby provides a distraction, Stacey shoves some items up her jumper. Ruby disapproves of the stealing and later goes back to pay for the clothes. Ruby gives Stacey a skirt as a gift and hopes that they can still be friends.

It's Tina's birthday and Johnny showers her with gifts. Later, she overhears Billy telling Pat about a diamond he's been sent to pick up, and presumes that Johnny is going to propose to her. At the pub, Pat gives Tina a birthday card and reveals she knows about her and Johnny and lets Tina know she is there if needed. Peter is shocked when he realises Ian got their new TV from the Millers. When he questions Darren about it, Darren reveals that Keith can't read. Peter insists that Keith knowing so much without having the benefit of reading makes him more remarkable.

Johnny apologies to Tina for no being there on her birthday and offers Tina a posh weekend away. However she tells him she would rather he took her for a drink in the Vic and publicly acknowledged her. Johnny goes to Tina's to again apologies and presents her with a late present of a large flat for them. However Tina realises he is trying to get her out and the way and throws the papers in the bin.

Johnny resists the temptation to call Tina, while she waits at home for the phone to ring. Its Ruby's first day of college and Johnny promises to drive her there. Tina eventually rings Johnny but he hangs up as Ruby is there. Unsure of how to handle Tina, Johnny gets Danny to drive Ruby, much to her disappointment. As Rosie gets ready for work, she quizzes Demi on why she won't go to school. Demi won't admit she doesn't trust Keith to look after Aleesha so Rosie puts it down to her being bullied.

Stacey finds Ruby locked out in the Square after she has been sleepwalking. Unable to get in contact with her dad, Ruby goes to the Slaters' with Stacey. The girls start talking and Ruby confides in Stacey about her family and the reason she sleepwalks and then Stacey talks about her father's death. They leave messages for Johnny but get no answer. Johnny is at the club and is in a foul mood. Tina goes to see him but he makes it clear to her that their relationship is over. He wants her out of his flat and out of his life. She warns him that he's making a big mistake.

Johnny is furious with Pat for renting a room to Tina, and clears out Tina's flat. Demanding to talk to Tina, he tells her about Ruby and her sleepwalking and how he can't have his two worlds colliding. Minty is still convinced Mo is after him. Garry, at Minty's behest, persuades Mo not to bring any more food over for them. She agrees, but her interest is piqued when she hears that Minty and Garry are planning a night in with curry and beer.

Johnny rushes off to see Tina as he wants her back but she tells him if they can't have an open relationship they can't have one at all. Tina leaves for a job interview, and returns the diamond earrings to Johnny. Meanwhile, Ruby is feeling neglected and Stacey suggests she runs away to get Johnny's attention. Ruby thinks it's a good idea and puts her plan into action. Stacey starts back at the MinuteMart. Patrick and Yolande are setting up their new fruit display but, when Martin realises the MinuteMart is stocking fruit, he's livid as it could destroy his business.

Pauline has a crisis about her age and role in life. Trying to cheer her up; Dot throws a surprise birthday party for the two of them. Jim warns Dot against telling Pauline about Chloe but once the two of them are talking Dot eventually tells her. Upset that everyone knew but her, Pauline tells Dot off or keeping it from her. Pauline leaves Dot's promising she won't tell Sonia that she knows about Chloe. An unidentified man makes a call at Pat's house. With no one home, he doesn't leave a message. Chrissie is unnerved when she goes to the barrel store and hears something moving, but nobody seems to be there.

Phil tells a shocked Billy that he needs £3,000 so he can get out of the country. With Sam away, he asks Billy to collect the money from the businesses. Trying to reassure Phil that the businesses are fine, Billy tells him that he no longer works for Sam and is unable to get hold of that amount of cash. Billy fills Phil in on events since he has been away, but leaves out the parts about Sam loosing all the businesses. Wanting to help out, Billy leaves promising he will return with the money.

There's tension at the Fowlers' when Pauline makes barbed comments towards Martin and Sonia about keeping secrets. When Ian finds Pauline at the allotments she tells him about Chloe and he's shocked by her decision – she wants to get Chloe back. The police conduct their interviews on Pat and Billy following Phil's capture. They both stick to the story that they knew nothing about his activities and the police are forced to let them go.

It's the day of Chrissie's St George's Day fancy dress party, and Mo has arranged to get hold of some outfits through one of her contacts. However, the 007 costumes she was expecting turn out to be Henry VIII costumes instead. Elsewhere, Johnny tries his best to make amends with Tina. He leaves a gift with Pat when he's unable to find her, but Pat feels caught in the middle. Pat tells Johnny that if he can't give Tina what she wants, then he should let her go

Ruby's gutted when Danny is unable to drive her to school after getting a puncture in his tyre. Trying to help her friend, Stacey encourages Ruby to pretend she's ill so that she can call Danny and ask him to pick her up from school. All goes to plan until Danny realises what Ruby is up to. He lets her down gently but Ruby is mortified thinking her life is over because she's been rejected. Both Alfie and Little Mo try and find out about each other's relationships. Garry and Minty ask Alfie to go speed-dating with them and he reluctantly agrees when Little Mo, sacrificing herself, tells him it's a good idea

Pauline expresses her anger to Dot about Martin and Sonia going to see Chloe and keeping it a secret. Dot tries to reassure Pauline that the last thing Martin and Sonia wanted to do was to hurt her by not telling her about Chloe. Sonia realises that something must be wrong and decides to have a word with Pauline but Dot narrowly averts her. However, Pauline is livid with Sonia but manages to keep quiet about her feelings. Dot talks to Pauline about how Charlie used to laugh at the thought of her learning to drive and worries that Jim will do the same. Pauline encourages Dot to take some lessons but is saddened by Jim and Patrick's amusement. Even more determined, Dot finds her old provisional license

As Johnny prepares a meal for Tina and Ruby, he keeps telling Ruby they are just friends as she tries to find out what the relationship is about. Tina arrives feeling nervous. Ruby realises that she's seen Tina before - she was in the cab that nearly ran her over. Johnny's on edge as Ruby asks Tina a lot of questions about why she is in Walford and where she works. Garry, Minty and Alfie prepare to go speed-dating. Garry advises Minty on his clothing choice and gives them tips on how to read a woman's body language. Alfie doesn't buy it and wants to get the night over with, while Minty gets confused trying to take it all in.

Pauline's annoyed when Sonia and Martin head for the chippy after she has prepared lunch. Sonia realises that Pauline's annoyance doesn't stem from the lunch arrangements and Pauline tells them that she's upset because they didn't tell her they saw her granddaughter. Martin tries to talk to Pauline but Sonia is unable to keep out of the discussion and it turns into a personal argument. Pauline sends Martin out while she talks to Sonia. Minty and Garry decide not to meet Alfie for a drink as planned, as they feel that Alfie will crow about his success at speed-dating. They decide to lock themselves in the Arches for a slim-line lunch and follow the advice given in the book How to Meet Your Mate.

Tension is in the air at the Fowlers', as Martin leaves for Asif's stag party in Edinburgh. Dot apologises to Sonia for telling Pauline about Chloë, but Dot and Pauline fail to resolve their differences on the matter. With Sonia not wanting to go back to Pauline, Dot lets her stay at her house until Martin returns. Johnny and Tina meet in the Square and walk arm in arm for everyone to see that they are a couple. Tina and Ruby are both equally nervous about spending the day with eachother. They both change their clothes to match the others style with hilarious results. Stacey arranges a ""get-out"" phone call for Ruby so that she can escape if her shopping trip with Tina proves too painful but Johnny hears about it. Not wanting anything to spoil the day, he hides Stacey's phone from her so she cant call Ruby.

Ian and Pauline struggle to find Chloe's grandmother's address and even Jane tells then it's wrong. Pauline thinks Sonia might have it and searches through her belongings but is nearly caught by Sonia. It's Dot's first driving lesson and Jim decides to have the lesson in the sitting room. Annoyed with Jim's methods, Dot heads out to the car and jolts it down the road, much to everyone's amusements. Eventually the car breaks down. Now with the address, Pauline insists on going to the house. Ian thinks she could cause trouble and offers to go there first. Although Jane disapproves, she agree to go with him

Ian gives Pauline Margaret's phone number and she calls to try and arrange a date to see Chloe. Pauline is worried that she'll e see as common while Ian tries to assure her everything will be fine. Garry and Minty have a lunch date with the two girls they met at speed-dating. They meet up in the Vic but Minty's date doesn't turn out quite the way he had planned. Garry is pleased with is date but when Minty sneaks out, Garry abandons his date for the sake of Minty.

It's Sonia's 20th birthday and she is surprised by Pauline and Derek's gift. Pauline apologises to Sonia for her recent behavior about Chloe and the two get stuck into some cleaning. Sonia realises Pauline wants to talk about sometime and asks her to say what it is. Pauline blurts out that she's been to see Chloe. Ruby and Tina are about to set off on their day about but Ruby injures her ankle on the stairs. Ruby is shocked with Tina's first aid skills. Tina reveals how she brought up hr brother and sister when they were little.

When Zoë gives Little Mo a make-over, it's not only Alfie's eye she catches. Danny realises how good she looks and asks Alfie to put in a good word for him. Before she can say anything, Mo finds herself agreeing to a date with Danny. Alfie talks to Nana about having feelings for someone. She witnesses an exchange between him and Jane and assumes it's her. Little Mo manages to convince Danny she is too busy for a date, much to Alfie's relief. When Nana catches Jane alone, she tells her that Alfie loves her. Jane is shocked by the revelation

Rosie gives Keith a leaflet about a literacy lesson but he is far from happy about having to go. He backs out when he sees Derek there. He hides in another room which turns out to be a life drawing class. Keith's horrified when the instructor thinks he's the model and has to make a quick escape. After all the embarrassment, Darren offers to teach him to read. Dot awaits her driving instructor. Mr Rawlins arrives to collect her as Mrs Bartholomew couldn't make it. Dot warms to Mr Rawlins but Patrick is quick to wind Jim up about Dot being alone with another man.

Ruby, still shocked at the photo, leaves and waits for Tina to return. She then goes to the house and pretends everything is normal. Ruby quizzes Tina about her and her Dad, and Tina realises she has seen the photo. Pauline continues to pester Sonia about Chloe but she asks her to drop it. When Pauline refuses, Sonia asks Martin to stop her. Martin asks Pauline to stop interfering but she tries to convince him it's the right thing to do. Sonia barges in; claiming Pauline only wants Chloe to make up for her past mistakes. Sonia walks away and Pauline smiles, thinking she's won

Ruby confronts her dad about how long he and Tina have been seeing each other. She is furious with him for cheating on her mum but Johnny tells her that her mum knew about Tina and she understood. Ruby accuses him of being happy when she died as it meant he was free. Pat gives Tina a drink to settle her nerves but Tina is adamant everything is ruined. Tina decides to leave and packs. Pat tells Tina she is making a mistake as she walks out of Walford.

Looking for support, Pauline asks Derek to talk to Martin, but he doesn't want to get involved. However, when Pauline later spots the pair deep in conversation, she assumes Derek's fighting her corner. Pat informs Johnny that Tina has gone and gives him advice on how to communicate with Ruby. Johnny goes home and talks to Ruby about when she was born. Johnny explains to Ruby about how he got closer to Scarlet and not so much to her. He then shows her a photo he's kept of her as a baby, proving that he didn't love Scarlet more. Ruby hugs him and they both cry

Mickey finds it hard to keep Keith on the stall when profits are low. He asks Rosie to break it to him but she insists that he does it. Keith is heartbroken and so asks Darren to give him his first reading lesson. He makes a good start and Darren promises to teach him a new word everyday. Alfie asks Little Mo out on a date which makes Mo curious as to who her mystery man is. When she learns Mo is going to follow her out, she gets Alfie to make a prank phone call to divert her.

Derek, having spent the night at Dot's, decides to find somewhere to live after being thrown out by Pauline. Pauline visits Dot with some of Derek's messages and also tells her that she feels betrayed. Johnny catches Ruby going though his draws and she admits she was trying to contact Tina. He urges her to forget about her but Ruby has Billy secretly looking for her.

Little Mo worries that she and Alfie are not meant to be together. He assures her it's just bad luck and suggests another date. Garry and Minty's double date goes bad before it's started when Minty's date is unable to go. When Alfie hears this, he promises to find Minty a date if he can have their flat for the night. It is the anniversary of Arthur's death and Dot shows Pauline and Martin some old photos of them all together. Martin lays some flowers at the grave and Pauline turns up at the same time. Pauline announces she's going to stay with some family for a while and then return and move out. She insists Martin and Sonia need a home of their own.

With their house infested with rats, the Millers pack up to go to Uncle Clint's while the problem is being sorted out. Demi is worried about seeing Aleesha's father, Leo, but Keith promises they'll come home as soon as they can. Stacey sees a rat outside the back door at the Slaters'. Concerned about Freddie, Mo tells Stacey to look after him, but Stacey talks Billy into taking over the reins.

Mo makes an excuse to the rest of the Slater's' so she can go and visit Kat. However, when she arrives at the prison, a guard tells her that Kat has already been released. The day of Aleesha's christening has arrived and Demi is secretly hoping that Leo will turn up. Leo arrives at the church halfway through the ceremony. Demi's thrilled but Keith is furious. Leo joins in the vows to look after Aleesha. Leo's dad burst into the church and drags him out. The Miller's are dismayed as the day is ruined.

Alfie chases after Billy after being caught with Little Mo. Billy goes home and grabs a rolling pin but Pat stops him from going out. She lies to Alfie about Billy's whereabouts but is unable to convince Billy to leave Alfie alone. Rosie and Keith are woken by Demi crying. She reveals that Leo should play are part in Aleesha's life. Keith goes to Leo's flat but Ray slams the door in his face. However, when he hears Ray yelling at Trisha, he bangs on the door and challenges him to a fight.

After all the trouble caused, Keith decides that the family will return to Walford. Demi packs but with the intention of meeting Leo so they can run off together. She says a tearful goodbye to Aleesha and promises to come and get her soon. However when the time comes for Demi to run to the bus stop, she is unable to leave Aleesha and takes her too. Leo knows that they can't run away with her as well but refuses to return to his violent dad. He declares his love for Demi and leaves her behind.

Alfie and Little Mo are stunned that Kat is back and rush out of the Vic. Little Mo feels that Kat's return changes everything for her and Alfie but he insists that it doesn't. Kat catches up with them and asks to talk to Alfie alone. Alfie tells Kat that she can't keep leaving and expecting everyone to be waiting for her. Little Mo calls on Billy to tell him of Kat's return and he quickly tells her that he is not prepared to cover for her and Alfie. She confesses to him that she kissed Alfie but that's as far as it went.

Kat returns to the Slater house to face an angry Zoë. When she explains that she had things to sort out, Zoë is upset that she was so low on her list of priorities. Little Mo is worried that Kat and Alfie are back together. Kat is optimistic that Billy and Little Mo will work things out and then starts talking about Alfie. Little Mo is uncomfortable with the questions and pretends that she hasn't seen much of him. Tina quizzes Johnny on why he didn't try to contact her after they broke up. He admits he was angry with her but is now happy the truth came out. He then asks her to move in with him, which she accepts.

Mo starts to organise a welcome home party for Kat and invites some of the residents of Albert Square. Little Mo is worried as both Alfie and Billy will be invited. At the party, public opinion is that Alfie and Kat would still be the perfect couple and Billy and Little Mo should get back together.

Pauline goes out, lying about where she's going. She later arrives unexpectedly at Margaret's and they take Rebecca out. Martin and Sonia are thrilled with Pauline's good mood, being unaware of the cause. Elsewhere, Kat tells Little Mo that she's worried about scaring off Alfie.

Martin and Sonia are thrilled that Pauline is happier but they are both unaware of the reason why. Later, Margaret gets a surprise when Pauline arrives unexpectedly to visit Rebecca. Elsewhere, Garry and Minty try to persuade Chrissie to let them host a karaoke night at the Vic, hoping to use the opportunity to meet some women.

When a social worker arrives at the house, Martin and Sonia discover that Pauline has been secretly visiting Rebecca. They are both furious but wonder if it will be enough to prevent Pauline from fighting for her granddaughter. Later, Garry and Minty host their karaoke night in the Vic. Alfie and Little Mo enjoy working behind the bar together, but how will they feel when Kat helps out?

Knowing that she is unable to keep in contact with Rebecca, Pauline arranges to see her one last time. Sonia has great sympathy for Pauline and offers to go with her for moral support. Elsewhere, Dot and Jim go to dinner at the Allens' to discuss Johnny's plan.

Zoë goes into shock when she sees Pauline with the doorstop and goes to confront Chrissie. Elsewhere, Johnny tries to convince Tina that he's a changed man. He tells Jake that he wants everything to be above board from now on – but will the boys listen?

Dot is appalled when Jim tells her that Mr. Rawlins's intentions towards her may not be honourable. Still unsure, Jim shares his concerns with Patrick. Later, Dot and Mr. Rawlins arrive at the picnic area and Mr. Rawlins has really gone to town with the food. When he tells Dot how he really feels, she jumps out of the car - but is there something she has forgotten? Meanwhile, Sam realises that Zoë is thinking about telling Kat everything. Worried, she manages to persuade Zoë to go to her place, where she reveals the truth.

Zoë tells Sam about her plans to get away as soon as possible and Kat tries to persuade Zoë to tell her what prompted her sudden change of direction. Kat is baffled as to why Zoë wants to disappear and is convinced that she is hiding something from her. Dot's secret guilt over Mr. Rawlins causes tension between her and Jim and, when Mr. Rawlins calls at Dot's, she's reluctant to speak to him. He apologises and leaves, a sad, lovelorn figure. Elsewhere, Leo comes to the Square to find Demi. He climbs into the Millers's house to explain about his lack of contact but Darren interrupts their conversation.

The Slaters help Zoë prepare her for departure. Before she leaves, Zoë arrives at the Vic determined to let Chrissie know the torment she has put her through over the past few months. Little Mo and Kat pack Zoë's suitcase and discuss relationships. Little Mo realises that Kat thinks they should both start again with Alfie and Billy. Elsewhere, Alfie and Billy talk about Little Mo in an unfriendly and unresolved way. Gradually, they come to more of an understanding of each other's viewpoint.

On her last day in Walford, Zoë is feeling optimistic about her future. Sam is relieved when Zoë offers her an olive branch. Zoë has her leaving party in the Vic but is shocked when two faces from the past turn up. Alfie and Little Mo acknowledge that Billy and Kat still love their former partners. To please Little Mo, Alfie puts together a picnic basket for Zoë and Kat - but what will Kat make of this? Elsewhere, Zoë is disgusted when Little Mo and Kat come to the wrong conclusion about Chrissie.

The residents of Albert Square are shocked by the return of Sharon and Dennis. Zoë and Sam panic and meet at the Vic, where a nervous Sam asks Chrissie what she intends to say to Sharon. Elsewhere, when Kat returns the picnic hamper to Alfie, she notices that he hasn’t thrown out her possessions and takes this as a sign that he still loves her.

With an audience in the Vic, Zoë makes a shocking revelation which stuns the residents of Albert Square. As Chrissie screams for calm, Dennis feels humiliated and the Slaters walk out, struggling to come to terms with what they have just heard.

Kat is determined to get the truth from Zoë but her constant questioning is becoming too much for her daughter. Meanwhile, Charlie is on the warpath and wants to speak to Zoë, but Kat intervenes. Kat is frustrated when she doesn’t get any answers from Zoë and locks her in the bedroom, throwing the key out of the window so that she can’t escape.

Still in shock by what Zoë has told her, Kat is physically sick. She wants Zoë to go to the police, but will Zoë listen to her mum one last time? Meanwhile, Chrissie remains anxious about Zoë’s whereabouts. Elsewhere, the friction continues at the Fowlers’ as Dennis continues to wind up Pauline.The bickering is too much for Sharon, who storms off, sick of their childish antics, to see Chrissie. Kat tells Zoë that it doesnt matter what she has done, she is still her daugher. They hug and Zoë departs the Square for good.

Little Mo tells Alfie that because of Kat they cannot have a relationship. Later, Little Mo and Kat talk and Little Mo admits that she still loves Billy but is unsure about her feelings. Kat tells her to wait for someone special to come along. Sharon and Dennis are staying in the Vic and are happy that Zoë has gone. However, Dennis gives it two weeks and then they will leave Walford. Elsewhere, Chrissie tells Sam that she is worried about what Zoë may have told Kat before she left.

Using the money Johnny gave him, Danny visits the bookies.When his horse comes in, he heads to The Vic to celebrate. In the pub, Danny attempts to goad Johnny into having a drink with him – but, when he declines, Danny tries to push him into having a fight. Elsewhere, Kat continues to harass Chrissie. Chrissie tells Sam that Kat knows about Den.Worried, Sam asks to talk to Kat.

Pat is on a driving lesson with Dot. She isn’t paying much attention to Dot’s driving so they both decide to go home, but realise they are lost. After squabbling in the car about getting home, the car breaks down and they have to call for help. While waiting, the duo reminisce about the old times. Elsewhere, Chrissie tells Sharon that everything was fine until shereturned. Realising that something isn’t quite right, Sharon opens a bottle of wine and tries to get Chrissie to open up, but Chrissie remains cagey.

Mo, Yolande and Pauline organise a surprise birthday party for Pat. Alfie cooks separate meals for Kat and Little Mo, using a blown fuse as an excuse to run between their houses.

Mo has a hangover. It's Lucy and Peter's last day at primary school. Alfie helps out at Bobby's birthday party.