Niall (Barry Sloane) is angry when he overhears Carmel (Gemma Merna) telling Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) that he and Steph (Carley Stenson) shared a kiss but realises that Max (Matt Littler) finding out might be to his advantage.
When Mercedes blabs all in Il Gnosh, Dominic (John Pickard) feels it is his duty to tell Max. Max is gutted and refuses to listen to Steph's explanation.
As far as Max is concerned, it's over.
Kieron (Jake Hendriks) is angry with John Paul (James Sutton) for telling Mercedes about their relationship.
John Paul's devastated as Kieron admits he's not willing to sacrifice his vocation for him, but they're both unaware that Michaela (Hollie-Jay Bowes) has heard every word.
Nancy (Jessica Fox) meets Hollyoaks' newest resident and takes an instant dislike to him.
Dir: Paul Riordan; Writer: Jane Marlow; Prod Co: Lime