2657: Sasha returns to the village

Anita continues to pack her belongings as she prepares to leave Hollyoaks with her parents. Although she's relieved at the chance of a fresh start, she hates the thought of not having Leila and Ravi around. Meeting with Ricky, she's gutted to find that he's still frosty with her, so she uses the fact she's leaving town as a way to make up with him. Ricky's upset that Anita's leaving but hides it well as he's still hurting over her kiss with Newt.

Gaz's arrival sends both Anita and Ricky into a panic and although he's terrified of Gaz, Ricky stands up for Anita and tells him to leave. Anita's moved by Ricky's protective behaviour but when the time comes for them to say goodbye, Ricky coolly heads off and leaves an upset Anita behind.

Back home, Leila tries to comfort her little sister and insists that Middlesbrough is the break that she needs but Anita's convinced she'll ruin her new life there, too. Unsure as to how she can help her daughter, Bel suggests that she tracks down Anita's birth mother. This, however, only serves to confirm Anita's thoughts that she's no longer wanted.

A text from Ricky asking if they can say a proper goodbye is the confirmation that Anita needs - she belongs in Hollyoaks and tells her family that she's staying put. Bel and Leila try their best to dissuade her but Anita's adamant that she's staying where she is.

Meanwhile, Archie's desperately trying to make amends with everyone but is finding it extremely difficult. His offer of breakfast is bluntly refused by Hayley, who can't bring herself to forgive Archie for conning Zak out of thousands of pounds.

Later, Archie arrives at the SU Bar and offers to buy everyone's drinks but is once again left standing alone. He then bumps into Leila and although things are still awkward after their brief fling, she actually acknowledges his existence. Archie explains that he's been ostracised from the group and is at a loss over what more he can do. Leila simply tells him to try harder.

Dave, Zak and Hayley return to halls and to their surprise, find the place gleaming with a Thai meal and beers, all courtesy of Archie. Dave tucks straight into the food and soon enough, Hayley follows. But for Zak, it's too little too late…

Elsewhere, Sasha returns from her trip to Manchester, completely unaware of what's happened in her absence. She expects a warm welcome from her family but is surprised to find the house deserted. She can't find any of her friends and random belongings around the house suggest that either Leo or Calvin has a new girlfriend.

Sasha finally tracks down Calvin at The Loft but immediately becomes suspicious of his cagey behaviour. Sasha's unimpressed to see that The Loft's up for sale but when Spencer refuses to acknowledge her, she's at a loss over what to do.

At MOBs, Cheryl quickly puts her foot in it, revealing to Sasha that Spencer has moved into sheltered accommodation. Sasha's gobsmacked as Calvin tries his best to explain how hard things have been in her absence. Although Calvin makes Sasha feel guilty for not being around, she still can't accept his reasons for shipping Spencer out.

Later, Sahsa's furious to discover that Cheryl's moved in. With that, Calvin and Leo are forced to tell Cheryl that she'll have to move out. Determined to make amends, Sasha visits Spencer but she's upset when he insists that he doesn't need her. Knowing deep down Spencer doesn't want to sell The Loft, Sasha uses her knowledge to win him round and the pair pull down the 'for sale' sign.