2299: Jack confesses to Frankie

Warren is ready to admit defeat in finding someone to admit to Sean's murder to save Louise. Justin tries to convince Jake to take the rap but Jake quickly loses patience with him, assuming that he's come to gloat. Justin manages to intrigue Jake with an offer he can't refuse, promising to back Frankie's application for custody of Charlie if Jake admits to murdering Sean. As Jake considers this, he has one heartbreaking condition for Justin to meet before he'll agree… Justin must promise to never see Charlie again.

Unaware that Justin is securing their freedom, Warren asks Darren to get Sean's wallet back from The Dog so that he can hand himself in to the police. As Justin reluctantly promises to sacrifice the most important thing in his life, Warren prepares to sacrifice himself for the woman he loves…

Frankie tries to cajole a heartbroken Steph into visiting Max, while Jack discreetly pockets a pile of final demands. He asks Steph to contribute to the household but Frankie is riled by his insensitivity, leaving Jack resigned to his debt-ridden fate. As Darren voices his concerns about their mounting repayments, Jack insists that it's none of his concern. But when a distressed Frankie arrives and announces that her credit cards have been refused, it's obvious that Jack's debts are out of control. Jack tentatively approaches Frankie to confess the truth, but as more bad news arrives, the future looks grim for the Osbornes…

John Paul takes full advantage of Myra being at Nana's for the afternoon by inviting Kieron round for a snogfest. Niall jokes to Kieron about the idea of power in relationships, which echoes later in conversation with John Paul. But it's a short-lived moment of intimacy for them when Myra arrives home early and cracks out the baby photos. As Kieron enjoys feeling in control of their relationship for once, John Paul glowers as the guilt of lying to his Mum weighs on him heavily…

Niall bumps into a down-beat Steph and manages to persuade her into letting him practice on her for the styling competition. Just as Niall moves in for the kill, it seems that fate is against him as his efforts to woo Steph fail miserably. Niall's gutted when his charms seem wasted, and it seems impossible to find the right time to tell Steph how he feels…