2381: Myra consoles John Paul

A distracted Niall arrives at Steph's and receives a frantic call from John Paul, informing him of Kieron's apparent suicide. Niall races to find a devastated John Paul in complete denial - he's adamant that Kieron would never take his own life. Arriving at the McQueens', Myra and Mercedes are equally shattered and as the family attempt to come to terms with Kieron's demise. John Paul can't help but confess to Mercedes that he thinks Craig's reappearance has influenced the situation.

At Steph's flat, Craig is equally guilty at the news when Steph informs him and insists on seeing John Paul, but Steph persuades him to bide his time. Meanwhile, Niall and Myra discuss Kieron's 'suicide' and she furtively asks him if Kieron ever mentioned anything about some information he was checking out for her. Alerted to this, Niall's full of curiosity. However, Myra quickly changes the subject. John Paul's guilt ridden when Craig arrives on his doorstep, but he insists he can't deal with speaking to him and forces Craig to leave, but not before Myra's curiosity is roused. Upon questioning John Paul further, Myra's disgusted to hear how he cheated on Kieron with Craig. Aware of Myra's disapproval of his actions, John Paul decides to go back to the flat. John Paul can't cope with losing Kieron and tells Craig they're over - and this time it's for good…

Kris is furious when he discovers that Malachy's failed to reach Ireland in time for their mum's birthday and vows to track him down. It appears that he's disappeared without trace, even Mercedes has been stood up by him - and she's fuming! Meanwhile, Nancy and Ravi's relationship continues to grow, but Ravi's disappointed when their lie in is cut short by Nancy - she's off to help out on Kris' radio show. In the SU, Hannah announces her intentions of running for Entertainments Officer, and is surprised when Elliot also announces his plans to run against her. Back at the Loft, Nancy's shocked when a drunken Malachy appears. After being kicked out by Ravi, Nancy takes him back to her flat, and it's here that a rambling and incoherent Malachy discloses he's HIV positive before passing out… Meanwhile, in an attempt to get back at Malachy, Mercedes and Kris concoct a plan of revenge as they spend the night between the sheets together…

Tony stands no chance against Jacqui when she informs him she's taking over the running of Washed Up. Attempting to placate her, he finds himself totally bamboozled and out of his depth when it comes down to her new career as Senior Supervising Manager. As her plans unfurl, Jacqui's excitement builds and it's not long before she arrives face to face with a bewildered Mike. As her visions come pouring out, Mike stands his ground and refuses to pander to her plans, but tensions escalate and Mike finds himself making a decision which will effect his future…