2443: Warren chooses Louise over Mandy

A hung over Louise wakes and surveys the mess after last night's fight with Warren. She panics when she discovers lots of missed calls and wonders where he is. With an unexpected visit from Mark, she immediately thinks the worst, but is relieved to hear that Warren's injured but alive.

Rushing to hospital, Louise is mortified by her behaviour yesterday and throws herself into Warren's arms. Mark pays a visit to Warren and is surprised to see Mandy also in attendance. After a barbed comment regarding Mandy, Warren is quick to put Mark in his place and the pair reach a mutual understanding - this doesn't end here.

Alone with Warren, Mandy is devastated to hear that he's changed his mind about leaving and wants Louise, not her. As she witnesses his love for Louise first-hand, a humiliated Mandy silently breaks down as she realises that once again, she's alone…

Calvin's relieved when Warren finally regains consciousness and discovers he's in hospital. Ensuring Warren's not looking for revenge for causing him his injuries, Calvin's relieved when they reach a mutual understanding and their friendship is bound tighter than ever. Warren and Calvin discuss last night's assault by Mark and decide that it'll be best for Calvin to stay onside with him - it can only benefit both of them.

At home, Carmel's been worried sick all night, so when Calvin finally arrives, she lets rip with her frustrations. Upon hearing about Warren's attack from Louise, she suspects Calvin's involvement and her anger at Calvin builds. Confronting Calvin, Carmel only serves to wind him up even more and leads him to lie again. Carmel's aware she's been lied to, but there's nothing she can do about it as once again, Warren's hold over Calvin causes tension and resentment between the newlyweds.

Mandy's left puzzled by Warren's disappearance but puts on a brave face in front of Cindy. As Mandy walks through the village with Cindy, she bumps into Ravi and begs him for information. When she hears about Warren's attack, Mandy heads off to the hospital with Ravi's words ringing in her ears. In The Dog, Cindy enjoys flirting with Rhys nearly as much as having Suzanne and Josh as an audience. As Cindy's behaviour increasingly grates on Suzanne, it has the opposite effect on Rhys and the pair are soon having fun behind closed doors.

Leila's dismayed to find that someone has been stealing her advent calendar chocolates as well as pilfering food from halls. Convinced Archie is responsible, she barges into his room, only to find he has an alibi - his stalker. Leila's behaviour convinces Justin and Archie that she's a tad neurotic and attempting to allay Justin's fears, she apologises for her odd behaviour. Her one wish is for Christmas to be perfect for them, but events seem to be conspiring against her.