2375: Darren's happy as the insurance pays out

Niall's interference rushes John Paul and Kieron from a slow engagement to a speedy marriage. When Kieron confirms they can book the wedding but not for another week, John Paul's relieved. As Kieron reveals to Myra the good news that he has found the woman who fostered her son, Tina advises John Paul not to rush into marriage, regretting she ever walked down the isle. Kieron breaks the news to a happy Myra about his and John Paul's wedding plans. Niall, beaten to exposing John Paul's wedding plans, is left frustrated until he learns from a regretful Myra of his father's past crime and death. Visiting his father's grave Niall questions how he has been forgotten just like his father. A bitter Niall vows that happy families don't stay happy forever…

Hounded by a hungry loan shark Darren reassures Frankie his plan won't fail. With a deadline and no hope, Frankie begins to pack for Steph's. A distant Darren blanks Cindy as he meets Warren in The Loft, to outline his plans to sell The Dog to Warren. Warren's interest is soon piqued when Darren confirms a knock down price and an agreement the Osbornes will move out. Warren signs the contract for The Dog only for it to be destroyed, as Darren gleefully relays that the insurance company has paid up. Darren taunts Warren and celebrates with Cindy on his plan coming together.

Keen on helping Elliot to bed Sarah, Malachy learns that Elliott and Sarah's relationship is more about conversation than physicality. Malachy realises that he and Mercedes don't talk at all and tries in vain to find a subject worth talking about to her. Elliot tells Sarah how he wants to be like Malachy but Sarah points out that if she wanted Malachy she would be with him and leans in for a kiss, while Malachy and Mercedes ditch the books for the sheets.

Newt confides in Lauren over Frankie and Darren hiding things from him. Lauren tries to divert Newt away from the subject but Newt is worried that Frankie has changed her mind about keeping him. Newt reveals to Lauren that he's scared his problems will surface at school, thinking it would easier if they run away together. Lauren begs Newt not to leave and though he's torn, Newt agrees - for now…