Stu's decision to employ Mason proves highly unpopular, Hope asks the doctor for contraception, Betsy demands cash from Joel, and Fiz bumps into Alina while out shopping.

Leanne keeps her distance as Toyah undergoes an operation, Kit moves into the Rovers, Steve misleads Cassie with an invitation to an evening of culture, and Aadi cautions Amy against investing her inheritance from Deirdre in the Institute.