Things are going well until Stella arrives and asks Yolande to retract her statement against her husband but Yolande is quick to share some home truths. At home, Yolande is interrupted by Pastor Clayton who barges in and demands an audience as an oblivious Patrick worries about her with Kim and Howie in The Vic…Bianca continues to play Reiss before Sonia’s plea hearing, and makes a fake gesture. Bianca grows determined to free her sister after spying Reiss with a mysterious letter.

Kat tries to deter an erratic Bianca and she finally agrees to back off. Later, Bianca is shocked to read the contents of the letter at No.25 once Reiss’ back is turned when Debbie’s parents arrive with a solicitor to read the contents of her will. Reiss asks Bianca to leave, but she listens in and is shocked by Debbie’s requests…

Alfie and Kat continue to struggle with Tommy who has bunked off school, as Kat scolds Alfie for not disciplining their son.

Alfie closes the bookies early to have a heart-to-heart with him in the café, but he loses his job in the process. Elsewhere, Cindy encourages Anna to commit to her feelings with Freddie, and the pair agree to be friends again by going on a bird watch.

Tuesday October 1

Clayton asks Yolande to change her statement, but he reels when he realises Yolande won’t, and quickly leaves when Denzel arrives and marches him out.

Patrick, Howie and Kim are shocked to learn of the events, but it’s clear Yolande has found strength by standing up to her attacker.

At the end of the evening, Patrick and Yolande make to call it a night, but they are interrupted – the police arrive and reveal that Pastor Clayton has died by suicide.

Bianca’s suspicions are raised after Debbie’s will reading, and she heads to the café to speak to Brenda and Hugh about Reiss and Debbie’s marriage. Later, Bianca heads to the cab office to speak to Kat so she can reveal her suspicions.

Kat tries to persuade Bianca to book a GP appointment, but she leaves to find Freddie and hides his microphone from bird watching in No.25 so she can record a confession from Reiss.

Freddie and Anna arrive back to The Vic after an afternoon of bird watching to the unapproving glare of Ian who is vocal about his dismay forcing Cindy to leave.

Back at No.45, it’s clear Cindy isn’t in the forgiving mood, and she makes her excuses to head to Beale’s Eels for a steamy encounter with Junior.

Elsewhere, Tommy puts on a nice-guy act in front of Kat and Alfie, but it’s clear not all is resolved. George tries to bond with Kojo, but his efforts continue to fall flat.

Wednesday October 2

Yolande reels at Pastor Clayton’s suicide as the family try to rally round her. After questioning her next move, Yolande is interrupted by Stella who arrives.

Bianca puts her plan into action, and plies Reiss with alcohol to entice a confession. Reiss starts to open up, but the pair are interrupted by Freddie who arrives.

Ian arrives at Beale’s Eels as Cindy and Junior finish their rendezvous.

Thursday October 3

Patrick tries to comfort Yolande as emotions run high following recent events.

In the café, Freddie talks to Bianca about her health but she dismisses him.

Junior hatches a plan to spend more alone time with Cindy, and the pair head to a nearby hotel for another tryst.

Afterwards, Junior asks Cindy for lunch but he’s secretly hurt when she dismisses the idea.

Tommy helps Alfie find a new job for the manager of the Minute Mart, but Alfie gets an unexpected surprise at the interview. Kat convinces Alfie to take the job.

Elsewhere, George tries to bond with Kojo, and shows him the ropes behind the bar which starts to thaw their relationship.