2645: Hayley dumps Rhys

Aired Friday, Sep 11 2009 at 18:30 BST on Channel 4
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2645: Hayley dumps Rhys
Ash has been kicked out of the family house after it was revealed he had blown the secret and threatened Leila. Things continue to spiral for him as he seems to be arguing with everybody.

A bust up with Loretta results in him sacking her, before Leila lets slip to a furious Gilly that it was Ash who hid food in Hannah's room. The stress of everything starts getting to Leila and she's angry at Elliot for not being there for her. Leila tells Elliot that it's not working between them as she has too much to think about. It's a heartbreaking moment as a gutted Elliot and Leila end their relationship and part ways.

Anita decides to go away with her friends, despite Leila asking her to stay. After all his run-ins around the village, Ash retreats to Relish. Forcing everyone out, he trashes the restaurant, before breaking down.

Closing Tan 'N' Tumble, Ash is fully aware of the looks he's getting from Hannah, Rhys and Loretta. With no fight left in him, a broken and lonely Ash heads out of the village for good.

Meanwhile, Josh and Hayley clearly still have feelings for each other, but both know they can't act on them. Things are awkward when Josh, Rhys and Hayley are together in The Dog flat but everyone's quickly distracted when Gilly reveals that it was Ash who planted food in Hannah's room. Suzanne feels terrible for not believing Hannah and goes to visit her. They share an honest mother/daughter moment, eventually reaching middle ground.

Back at The Dog, a besotted Rhys almost lets slip to Hayley that he loves her but instead, he totally freaks Hayley out. Rhys is moving way too fast for her liking and with her feelings for Josh growing, Hayley promptly dumps an unsuspecting Rhys.

Elsewhere, Calvin's starting to become concerned by Cheryl's presence at the house. Cheryl, however, is doing everything she possibly can to make people happy - ensuring the house is spotless and rearranging things in her way. Leo loves having her around and is convinced that she's good for Calvin. Lauren, however, feels left out and the distraction of Cheryl setting up a cosy film night makes it all too easy for her to lie to Leo. Lauren heads out to meet Newt and Anita. Bags packed, the trio jump on a bus and head out the village…

Where are they going and when will they return?
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