2653: Hayley's jealousy takes hold

Zak, Elliot and Archie anxiously discuss what they should do with the money, fearing that Ged will make a return. They agree to take their shares and go their separate ways, leaving Hollyoaks for good. But when the problem arises over what to do with Kris's cash, they decide to stick together until they're clear of Chester.

With time ticking on, Archie goes to source a getaway car from a friend, while Elliot's entrusted with the money and takes refuge in The Dog with Zak. They find themselves hiding among the throngs of party-loving freshers and they realise how hard it'll be to leave, especially without being able to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Feeling restless that they've heard nothing from Archie, their phone suddenly rings but it's not Archie on the other end - it's Ged. He menacingly reveals that he knows about the money and wants it back - or Archie's a goner. Zak's doubtful of Ged's threat but a picture message they receive of a bound, gagged and bloodied Archie soon makes him think differently.

Meanwhile, Cindy shows Tony the details for a luxury hotel for their wedding and reveals that they have a last-minute cancellation and it's booked! Darren's annoyed at Cindy's extravagance, telling her that it's a waste of money. Already irritated by Josh's fresher ball success at The Dog, he envisages that their plan failing - Neville won't want to sell the pub and Tony won't have any money left.

Realising that Darren has a point, she reluctantly encourages Tony to cut back on costs. Now excited and going overboard with the plans himself, Tony's adamant that Cindy will have her dream day. Cindy, however, assures him that marrying him is enough and they agree to compromise. Cindy sadly mourns the loss of her dream wedding.

Elsewhere, the students excitedly look forward to the freshers' ball until Hayley breaks the news that it's been cancelled. Dave's determined to solve their problem and approaches Neville in an attempt to persuade him to let them hold the ball at The Dog. With Dave and Josh promising that the event won't get out of hand, Neville agrees and gets into the spirit by suggesting a disco, much to Josh's embarrassment.

At halls, Hayley's convinced that someone's stealing her food and calls a house meeting. No one's really interested in resolving the issue and Hayley's already decided that India's the culprit. Josh tries to stand up for India, which further angers Hayley and fuels her jealousy.

Out of spite, Hayley neglects to mention that the dress code for the ball is now less formal and enjoys the sight of India turning up in a ball gown! Despite sticking out like a sore thumb, India still manages to catch the attention of both Dave and Darren.

Dave leads the freshers into wild rebellion at the pub, helping themselves to pints and wreaking havoc. An irate Neville soon disrupts the antics, though, and tells Josh that he must pay back every penny that's been lost. India apologises to Neville and Suzanne and offers them £200 to cover the costs, which Neville willingly accepts.

Josh is grateful to India and they embrace, while an envious Hayley looks on. Hayley loses loses it and sends India fleeing. With the night in tatters, Josh and Dave abandon a shamefaced Hayley and resolve to make up for it by heading out on the lash.