Episode 11,272 – 11,273 | Airs Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 20:00 on ITV1

As Nina and Abi check the Gazette website, taking comfort from the supportive comments, they’re pleased to see that a petition has been started demanding the documentary be scrapped.

Dean calls at the garage and tells Abi that he’s hit a bad patch and needs her help. Abi sends him packing as Cassie watches on.

In the office Tyrone opens an email and is horrified by its contents. He tells Abi he has some shocking news.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Billy’s about to reverse his car into a disabled parking bay when suddenly another car swoops in. Kit flashes his ID and forces the driver to move.

Back at home Billy and Paul tell Bernie about Kit, the police officer, who came to their rescue. Bernie’s left quietly buoyed.

Calling at the station she thanks Kit for the kindness he showed Paul, imploring him to give her a chance to explain her side of the story.

Elsewhere, as Simon readies to leave for the retreat, Nick and Toyah do their best to talk him out of it. In desperation, Nick calls Peter. Toyah returns home to find Simon unpacking his bag, revealing that Peter has offered him a job on the yacht.

Also today, Nina tells Stu she’s concerned for Roy as he won’t speak to anyone or leave his cell. When Roscoe, a fellow inmate, enters Roy’s cell, Roy’s frightened and leaps up, sending his chess board flying. A bemused Roscoe leaves him to it.

Finally, Mary urges Bethany to make up with her family and put the past with Nathan behind her.