2533: Gaz covers Anita in paint

Justin's working on his bike when Hannah appears out of nowhere, offering her services. Hannah and Justin enjoy their time together and there's an obvious electricity between them. They agree to take the bike out for a test run together.

Justin's impressed by Hannah's natural ability and she eventually reveals that she's actually been taking lessons to prove herself to Ash. Nancy bumps into Ash in the SU Bar and in spite of her attempts to needle him, he makes an effort at forging some sort of friendship with her. She agrees to have a drink with him.

Justin and Hannah return to the SU Bar and Ash, feeling threatened, offers to take Hannah out for dinner. In the meantime, as Justin and Hannah work together, Nancy suggests that there is something between the pair of them. Hannah refutes the claim, but as they continue to work together, there's a moment between them. As their hands brush together, it seems that they'll finally kiss…

Jacqui and Mercedes are barely living at the McQueens' amid the rat infestation and as Malachy continues to tear the house to pieces in search of the vermin, tensions rise. Matters quickly come to a head when Myra unexpectedly returns home early. The girls explain to Myra about the rat problem and they all agree to move out until it's sorted.

Myra and Michaela go to Nana McQueen's, while Carmel and Theresa go to the Roys'. It occurs to Malachy that maybe the problem is being blown out of proportion and he suggests to Mercedes that there could be an advantage to having the rest of the family out of the house for a while…

Russ is worrying about how little involvement he has in Max's life and wonders whether or not it's even worth going to visit. Nancy reassures him that he's doing the right thing and should stick with it. When he finds Jacqui and Max in Tan & Tumble with nowhere to sleep for the night, Russ is incensed that Jacqui would consider camping out in a launderette with a baby. Jacqui points out that he hasn't been the most attentive dad, which makes Russ feel guilty. To Nancy's horror, Russ reacts the only way he can.

Theresa complains to Anita about Ste not paying her any attention and is seemingly oblivious to Anita's own problems with Lauren and Newt. Anita tries to open up but Theresa takes off to go and find Ste, leaving Anita alone. Out of nowhere, Gaz appears. Anita's instantly concerned but Gaz assures her that he's a changed man and claims that he's been attending counselling and feels remorseful for the way he treated her. He admits to having burned down Relish and Anita begins to wonder if he genuine about having turned over a new leaf.

Anita is quickly convinced that Gaz has changed and opens up to him about Ravi's bisexuality. Just as Russ walks past, Gaz has to dash off, forgetting that he's late for work. Later, as Bel tries to fix Anita's hair, Gaz sends Anita a text asking her to meet up again. As Anita goes to meet, Gaz she is shocked to discover that he may not be the reformed character he's claimed to have become.