Viv mistakenly attacks a stranger

Bob worries for Viv when she starts having nightmares about Freddie. Further doubts surface when Viv takes to distributing e-fits of Freddie door-to-door but he reluctantly agrees to help out. In search of Freddie, a desperate Viv accosts a stranger thinking it is him. The stranger is about to call the police, but Bob’s desperation persuades him to back off. However, Viv is mortified to see Donna turn up later to reprimand her after Bob fills her in. Is Viv running out of time?

Elsewhere, Shadrach is surprised to find Gennie and Brenda at the door. Brenda apologises for getting off on the wrong foot and asserts that they have always vowed to not get in the way of their daughter getting to know her biological family so will keep their promise. After settling down to see baby photos of Gennie, the Dingles persuade Brenda and Gennie to stay for dinner. Can Shadrach finally be the father to Gennie he never got the chance to be?

Meanwhile, Katie is disappointed when Jonny sides with Perdy and says he can’t go to the engagement party. The day worsens when Chas cancels to have dinner with the Dingles and the guest list sinks to zero when Donna and Marlon do likewise. Are Katie and Gray alone in celebrating their good news?