2692: Amy visits Ste at work

Amy decides to visit Ste at work. When she arrives, he blanks her and continues his conversation with Natty. On her departure, Natty confronts Ste about his attitude and tries to persuade him to give Amy a chance. Ste becomes angry and tells him that it's none of his business. Natty continues to try and talk Ste around when Amy arrives with Leah. Amy hopes that by turning up with Leah, Ste will see that she's changed. However, he ignores her and takes Leah around Relish.

When Amy and Ste return to the flat, Mike asks her to change Lucas. She refuses, though and Ste challenges her. An angry Amy explains that she can't do it. Lydia also backs her up. Ste storms out, insisting that he can't put up with it any longer.

Meanwhile, Lauren becomes suspicious of Newt's feelings towards Rae when he becomes annoyed with Theresa for gossiping about her. When Lauren catches Newt watching Rae from afar, she confronts Rae and telling her to leave the school. Clearly uneasy with the attention from Newt, Rae explains that she'd leave if she could. Lauren's persistent, though, and begins to push Rae, who says she doesn't want to fight. Newt jumps to Rae's defence and tells Lauren that she's acting out of jealousy. Seething, Lauren turns on Newt and exclaims that she hates him.

Sitting outside the headmaster's office, Newt explains what he loved about the Rae he knew. The conversation saddens Lauren and as she walks away, she tells Newt that he's just described her without even realising it.

Later, Newt approaches Lauren and apologises for not realising sooner. He acknowledges that she was right and attempts to build bridges. However, as far as Lauren's concerned, it's too little too late. She tells him that she'll always be his friend, but never be his girlfriend.

Frankie and Steph mock Darren as he shops in Drive 'N' Buy. They go through his shopping and laugh at how little he knows about living with a woman. Darren appears hurt by the comments.

Later at Mobs, Steph tells her mum that she should give Darren a break. Theresa sits opposite them looking miserable and Darren walks over. He tells Theresa that she has a face like a slapped backside, prompting her to rush off. Steph and Frankie shake their heads before Frankie leaves. Steph becomes annoyed with Darren and tells him that she's been trying to defend him in front of Frankie and that he needs to take more care of Hannah.

Darren bumps into Theresa and tries to make amends for his earlier comment. After a chat, the pair go through Darren's shopping and Theresa points out where he's been going wrong, before taking him back to Drive 'N' Buy. As they leave the shop, they walk past Frankie and Steph and Darren boasts about his new purchases. Steph points out to Frankie that Darren's trying.

Also, Zak's surprised to see Sheila wandering out of Elliot's room. When Elliot mentions Leila, Sheila becomes jealous. A frustrated Elliot tells her that their relationship is just casual and Sheila storms out.