2679: Newt changes his appearance

Newt manages to get rid of Darren who's been hassling him but he's annoyed when Jake comes into his room trying to be friendly. Jake encourages Newt not to run away from his problems and to apologise to the people he's hurt. Newt sees Theresa in the village and tries to speak to her but she just has a go at him for abandoning her.

Later, as Rae leaves her house, it becomes apparent that Newt's videoing her. Newt approaches her but she threatens to call the police. Rae's freaked out and confused as Newt runs away. Theresa finds a forlorn-looking Newt at the skate park. She apologises for being harsh earlier in the day and is disturbed when she notices the video of Rae.

As Theresa realises just how messed up Newt is, she's genuinely worried. They share a tender moment but Newt thinks that they would never have worked together. Newt eventually makes up with Jake and says sorry for being rude to him. It's clear that Newt's decided to make some changes and move on with his life. With that, we see Newt cutting off his hair and wiping away his old self…

Meanwhile, Sasha and Calvin are nearly caught out giggling about Mercedes. Sasha has to make an excuse but asserts her authority, while Calvin's worried when he receives another letter from the council complaining about noise and fighting in the street. Calvin also has a go at Sasha for wearing an inappropriate outfit but she tells him not to be so patronising.

When a tipsy Darren wanders in, Malachy refuses to serve him but Sasha tells Malachy that he can't turn away paying customers. Darren uses their disagreement to wind up Malachy. Jake wanders in soon after and Sasha loses her temper. Malachy accuses her of having double standards, though: just like Darren, Jake's a paying customer. Sasha retaliates that it's different - Jake killed her mother.

Darren continues to push Malachy until he eventually snaps and drags Darren across the bar. Jake manages to break up the fight and afterwards, Malachy suggests that Calvin could solve his problems with the council by taking on Jake as a bouncer. Calvin reluctantly agrees. Jake's apprehensive about the idea but is also very grateful. Sasha can't believe that Calvin would hire Jake, but Calvin insists that he doesn't need her permission.

Elsewhere, Archie's sure that someone's out to get him, while Dave has an essay due and is sick of Archie bothering him. Dave's further dismayed when Archie starts arguing with Charlotte again. Archie thinks that Charlotte may have put Lydia up to the prank calls he's been receiving.

The SU Bar has been decked out for Halloween and as Dave feeds Archie strong, homemade cocktails, Archie still thinks people are watching him. Elliot's the next person to be accused for making the prank calls. He doesn't know what Archie's talking about but lets him know exactly what he thinks.

When Dave reveals that he's behind the calls, Archie doesn't take it well. Charlotte finds Archie looking terrified in the SU corridor after reading a scary note that's been left for him. Despite their differences, Charlotte's sympathetic.

That night, Archie can't sleep and as he goes to the fridge, he doesn't notice the dead rat that's been left there…