Shirley plays the devoted mother and sits holding the hand of an unconscious Deano. Dr Newton updates Kevin on Deano's condition. Carly angrily wonders who called Shirley to the hospital. Carly is relieved when Kevin tells her that Deano's not sustained any long-term damage and that Shirley's left. They continue to speculate about who called Shirley. When Carly suggests it might have been Denise, Chelsea admits that she called Shirley. Kevin is incandescent with rage and Denise is forced to admit that she gave Deano Shirley's address initially. Kevin bundles a raging Carly out of the ITU room telling her to go to work. Kevin tells Shirley her act isn't working – Deano will see through it when he wakes up. When Shirley tells Kevin she's not going anywhere, he grabs her arm and bundles her out of the room. Kevin tells Denise he's dealt with Shirley and he knows she won't be back. Shirley struts down Bridge Street looking for Carly. When she arrives at the Arches Carly’s cold towards her. In the Vic a drunk Shirley puts a track on the juke box and dances across the bar to Max who blanks her. Pat arrives and the two women stare at each other. Pat warns Shirley to stay away. Denise pleads with Kevin not to push her away. As she turns to leave, Deano becomes agitated. Kevin watches, petrified as Denise rushes out to fetch the nurse. Denise and Kevin embrace just as Shirley reappears. Deano's eyes flicker open and Shirley holds his hand asking whether he can hear her. As Shirley's face comes into focus, Deano pulls his hand away from Shirley. Shirley stands looking through the glass at Deano. Kevin tells her no one wants her there. She tells Kevin he's going to help her get to know her kids and if he doesn't she'll have to tell Carly and Deano the truth about their precious Dad…Max, unshaven sits in the shadows, wracked with guilt. Max tries to makes amends with Tanya but she remains angry with him. Stacey asks Max how Abi is doing and is put out when he brushes her off. Stacey walks towards Max but he tells her it's not a good time. She tells him that Abi's injury was an accident but Max tells Stacey he blames her – she had to push it. Max receives a text from Stacey and slides his phone away. Bradley arrives at the Brannings with a present for Abi, aware that something is up between Max and Tanya. Max drains his pint and looks at Stacey's text, torn. Bradley joins Max for a drink in the Vic where Max reassures him about Tanya's over reaction. Max's mobile rings and Bradley answers – he is surprised when he hears Stacey. Stacey asks after Abi and then hangs up in a panic. Bradley tells Max that Stacey called asking after Abi…There is a frosty atmosphere as Phil and Stella busy themselves in the kitchen. Phil suggests they go for dinner the next evening. Stella feigns a smile as she realises it's Phil's birthday. Stella asks an exasperated Peggy whether she thinks she should cancel Phil's party. Ben is disappointed when Phil tells him he'll be spending some time with Stella and instead offers to let him join them for dinner on his birthday. Ben tells Phil they can't go out tomorrow. Phil is puzzled. Stella is disappointed when Phil reveals he knows about her party plans. He tells her he didn't want a party in the first place and she storms off telling him he's got his wish.Naomi introduces Garry and Minty to Maddy who assume her to be Naomi's new girlfriend. Garry and Minty question a puzzled Maddy about her intentions towards Naomi – they are shocked when Naomi informs them that Maddy is in fact their mortgage advisor and she's going to help them buy the flat.

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