Mandy starts to regret taking such a firm line with Tony.

Darlene turns to Craig for help in facing the world again.

Zak pursues his quest to discover his flatmate's supposed secret.

Justin attempts to mask his absence from school from his mates.

Darlene steels herself for bad news from the consultant.

A lonely Lisa finds solace in unlikely company.

Steph discovers yet another object for her affection.

Nicole's attempts to celebrate her birthday lead to unhappy returns.

Darlene feels guilty for denying Sophie and Mel their holiday and, under pressure from Mel, lets Sophie try to hide her scar with make-up. Candy decides to cheer Paula up by giving her a makeover. Steph has an induction at Body Boost, but is more interested in Stuart's body than her own. Jack is horrified when he sees the aftermath of O.B.'s night in charge of The Dog in the Pond.

Lisa is besotted with thoughts of Jake, whilst Becca tries to treat her man to a few home comforts. The Taylor-Burtons rally round for Darlene's big day. Zara's magazine article about Body Boost hits the headlines. Nicole becomes jealous of Candy and Paula's friendship.

Jake's guilt persists when he receives a sexy text from Lisa, However, he can't resist the urge to see her and rushes round for a rendezvous - they are both in deeper than they thought. Max and O.B. bicker over the remnants of Christmas Inc, Max finds that romance might lie right on his own doorstep. Cameron causes ructions in Halls, and Zak wonders if Cameron's a lost cause. Mel and Stuart give Zara an ear bashing, but will Zara's crusade run out of steam?

Jake tries desperately to hide his secret from Becca. Cameron and Zak are at loggerheads over the food situation. At the end of his tether, Zak decides he can't live with Bella and Cameron any more. Meanwhile, Steph has Stuart in her sights and moves in for the kill. Elsewhere, Justin is depressed at not making the football team.

Steph wakes up to a shocking discovery. Zara is fired, while Lisa wakes at the Davies' feeling lost and alone. Jake turns up at HCC, but a strong Lisa spurns his advances - it's over between them for good. Cameron wonders if Zak will ever come back, However, Zak is adamant that he's moving on and moving out. O.B. is unnerved by Max's unusually happy mood, as Sophie agrees to go out on a date with O.B. Richard does his best to make Justin feel better about himself.

Jake agonises over his feelings for Lisa, whilst Lisa's sad after ending her affair with Jake. Her sadness is noticed by Ellie, but Lisa lies that she just misses Dan. Zara demonstrates outside Body Boost. Cameron mopes after Zak's sudden departure. Justin struggles to understand Paradise Lost, and gets a gaze from Becca.

Jake's anxious about Becca going away to care for her ill grandmother, worried that he'll give in to temptation and go to Lisa. Justin's determined to please Becca and has been up all night finishing his essay. Sophie and O.B. and Max and Mel go out on a date. Cameron's on a high after his kiss with Bella, but he's soon brought back down to earth and left dreaming of his lost love. Richard is furious with Stuart about Zara's little act outside Body Boost.

The students conduct an in-depth enquiry into Bella's disappearance. Max wonders if he'll ever get a girlfriend. Still worried about Darlene after speaking to her on the phone, Ali decides to bunk off school. Zara confronts Lisa over her secret affair with Jake.

Justin is determined to get on Ali's good side before Darlene gets home. Russ and Joe drive Dannii to distraction with their sexist remarks. Jake is sure Zara will blab and does his best to talk her round. Sophie quizzes Mel about her ideal date.

Lisa is desperate to carry on her affair with Jake but worries about keeping Zara quiet. Russ and Joe continue to tease Dannii about the differences between men and women. Sophie starts to get cold feet, whilst Justin is jealous of Ali's friendship with Nathan.

Joe is attacked by a gang of girls, which he attempts to keep secret from his friends. However, Dannii and Russ learn the truth, but Joe refuses to report them to the police. Lisa and Jake continue their illicit affair, but Lisa worries that Jake loves Becca more. Sophie anxiously waits for her date with Max. Nathan knocks on the Taylor-Burtons door wanting a kick about with Ali, but a jealous Justin tells Nathan that Ali isn't in.

Joe is still embarrassed about his attack. Max and Sophie are all loved up and can't stop texting each other. Jake throws a sickie and Lisa makes the most of pretending they're a 'real couple'. Ali and Justin can't believe their eyes when they find out Nathan's secret.

Ali is determined to find out what Nathan is hiding. O.B. is struggling to come up with ideas for Valentines Inc. and ropes Mel into lending a hand. Lisa is frustrated that Jake is going away to be with Becca and insists that she has to tell him how she feels before he leaves. Frankie is stunned when Johnno says he wants to meet her. Sam and Russ take a nervous Joe to The Dog in the Pond, watched by Dannii.

Craig supports his mum when she can't face seeing her divorce solicitor alone. Mel sets O.B. up on a blind date. Candy announces she's heading for a career in the fast lane... of a drive-through burger bar! Ali warns Justin to stay on the right side of Nathan.

Craig can't hide his anger with his dad for walking out on the family. Paula acts as go-between for Candy and Nicole but isn't completely accurate when delivering messages between her two friends. Justin gets hassle from Sally about his grades but the only extra effort he's putting on is on football pitch. O.B. thinks Mel looks a million dollars, but will she manage to win Ben over on their first date?

Sophie revels In her new-found love. A furious Mel storms off; O.B. tries to apologise but the damage is done. Becca tells Jake that she is more confident than ever that she belongs Hollyoaks with him. Justin is worried about Paula's interest in Ali.

Mandy returns to find Gnosh Village still closed. Jake visits Lisa in an attempt to soften her mood, but she is distraught at the thought of him spending the night with Becca. O.B. is pleased with Mel's interest in Valentines Inc., but that's not all she's interested in! Nathan wonders if Justin really has turned over a new leaf.