With Mercedes' world falling apart, Diego tries his best to help her. Peri suspects Nico could be behind Tom's mystery illness, while Myra is floored to learn Diego has a secret. Meanwhile, a stranger arrives in Hollyoaks Village but someone isn't pleased to see them.

Joanne resorts to desperate measures to keep her man, while Alfie gets a surprise call from his hero. Warren declares war when he discovers Maxine's sabotage plans, but it's Darren and Nancy who are in real trouble when their past comes back to haunt them.