2538: Russ persuades Nancy to be firm with Frankie

Hannah's home from hospital and feeling suffocated by her mum's fussing. Sneaking out for some air, Hannah's head is clouded by thoughts of the crash when she bumps into Ash. Picking up on Hannah's demeanour, Ash is quick to hide his concern when he hears that the investigation result into the crash is due in tomorrow. Meanwhile, Justin's in the SU Bar, preoccupied over the mess he's been landed in, while Leila attempts to buoy him up. Fearing it's only a matter of time until the police knock on his door, Justin's about to leave Hollyoaks forever when Hannah's arrival stops him.

Discussing the recent events, Justin grows impassioned over his innocence and Hannah's shocked by his strength of feeling. Upset, Hannah leaves and heads home where she's accosted by her mum. Suzanne tries to coax her to eat, but Hannah refuses to comply and is furious to hear that Ash has told Suzanne that she hasn't been eating for days. Arranging to meet with Ash, he remains unaware of her fury but as Hannah's wrath is unleashed, he quickly makes a sharp exit as her words reverberate…

Sarah's attempts to dissuade Josh from taking Lucas with him when he goes to visit Amy fall flat when he maintains that he's not going to see her without him. Abi's arrival gives Josh an inkling as to how Amy may be feeling if she is suffering from post natal depression. After consideration, he decides to leave Lucas behind and visit her alone. Abi and Sarah's conversation soon turns to Ste and his forthcoming naming ceremony. Suggesting they should pay Ste a visit, Sarah pauses for thought by the idea.

Arriving at the flat, a surprised Ste is thrilled to have a visit from his son and we quickly see Sarah thawing in her feelings towards him. He's thrilled when Abi acknowledges how successful the visit went and looks forward to a happy future when Amy's back where she belongs…

Nancy's in a vile mood and tells Russ how down she is at not being allowed to see Charlie at Frankie's behest. Insisting that she has to make Frankie see sense, Nancy is buoyed by Russ's words. Striking while the iron's hot, Nancy encounters Frankie in Drive 'n' Buy. However, she's not in the mood for chit chat as the shop is full of defrosting food and Nancy is the last thing she needs in her face.

Frankie's grateful for help in mopping up the water damage, but insists that it won't make her change her mind with regards to Nancy seeing Charlie. As things become heated, Nancy makes an impassioned plea, prompting Frankie to relent and promise to bring Charlie around tomorrow. A delighted Nancy tells Russ her good news, which only serves to highlight that his relationship with Max is in the hands of Jacqui McQueen.

The McQueen house is still infested with rats and Myra's finally had enough and demands action, insisting that Mercedes and Michaela muck in and help. She also declares that it's time for the family to reunite - starting with Carmel. Heading into Evissa, Carmel is dismayed to see her heathen sisters before her.

Accepting their gifts and apologies for upsetting her, Carmel insists they do one more thing for her - a good deed for the community. She has the perfect thing in mind - helping Frankie clear up Drive 'n' Buy.