The day of Gabby and Liv's court appearance arrives and Aaron is worried when he sees that the replacement solicitor hasn't got it together and is making mistakes. When Gabby makes a full apology, anxious Liv is unable to follow suit but will she pay the price as the judge delivers the verdict. Rhona is guilty about keeping Ross' addiction a secret from Pete while Paddy tells Marlon that he is moving in with Chas and Jessie instructs Marlon to explain the truth about Arnold the gerbil to April's class. Meanwhile, a nauseous Chas is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Sam is delighted when Lydia suggests that she moves in with him but there's animosity elsewhere for the Dingles when Zak discovers the truth about Lisa's decision and angrily blames Belle for it. Meanwhile, Paddy suggests to Marlon that he asks Jessie out again while Bob is worried that Brenda's cancer has come back when he finds her cupboard stashed with purchases.