Reiss lies that he has found a solution to the problem of the care home debt. Sonia briefly feels relieved,

but she knows that finances will be an ongoing problem.

Later, there’s a difficult moment for Reiss when Sharon asks for the missing VAT receipt.

Sonia decides to spend time with Debbie at the care home, vowing to look after her. She decides to sell No.25 for the extra money and meets with an estate agent to get the plans going.

Meanwhile, Kat cancels a planned holiday as a punishment when Tommy refuses to apologise for his most recent outburst. Alfie questions Kat about the latest argument, but she keeps quiet about exactly what happened.

Elsewhere, Phil demotes Chelsea after catching her drinking on the job. Penny spies an opportunity and steals Chelsea’s bar manager job.