Mandy lies to Paul. Jamie confesses all to Belle. Paddy attempts to put on a brave face.

Charity hopes to claw her relationship with Vanessa back from the brink, but Vanessa remains angered by her behaviour the day before and plans a birthday night out for Rhona as she tries to escape the reality of her condition. Dawn is crestfallen to see how well the foster parents seem to get on with Lucas and is no longer sure having custody is the best thing for them, while Moira wonders what's going on with Cain.