Les's ex Gloria (former Coronation Street star Denise Black) arrives at the Solana to lure her son Liam back to the UK. Kenneth promises to find an antidote for the mystery injections he gave Joyce, and heads off to seek advice from his old friend Mr Wu. Glynn comes up with the perfect day out for Jacqueline, while the Oracle hopes to impress everyone by walking barefoot across hot coals.

Following CEO Crystal's whirlwind visit, a dejected, jobless Joyce tries to relax by the pool, but her morning is ruined when the new manager reinstates Jason Gallagher (former Brookside star Philip Olivier) at the bar. And when Janey and Jason find a letter offering Joyce a new job, they formulate a despicable plan. Elsewhere, the Oracle opens up to Noreen while trapped in a lift with his mum for the day, but who will take advantage of his predicament to make a move on Ionela? Clive falls victim to a dishonest holiday-home saleswoman and her accomplice.