2712: Josh tries to make amends with Dave

Despite Anita admitting that she lied about her drink being spiked, Dave feels that the damage has been done. Josh tries to make amends with him but he's not interested and prepares to head home for Christmas. Anita, meanwhile, tries her best to make it up to Leila and Ravi but is struggling. Not sure what else she can do, Anita tells her family that she's considering moving to Middlesbrough and asks what they think. Leila and Ravi, however, are fed up with playing parent to Anita and their reaction to her leaving isn't what she'd hoped for.

While out alone, Anita sees Dave waiting at the bus stop and decides to head over to apologise. She's the last person he wants to see, though, and he tells her just how much damage her stupidity has caused. Anita's shocked by Dave's bitterness but the reality of what she's done hits home and she heads off, alone and isolated once again.

Meanwhile, as Mercedes and Malachy continue to argue over where to spend Christmas, Calvin interrupts with a bigger problem - The Dog has stolen their idea and the Ashworths holding their own sexy Santa contest. They head round to the pub ready for a fight but the lads are soon distracted by scantily-clad Santess Cheryl, parading herself around the bar. Malachy suggests that Mercedes enters the competition herself to promote The Loft and get one over on Cheryl.

Oblivious to their attraction, he also pushes Calvin into entering with her. Wanting to please his wife, Malachy decides to give in to spending Christmas at the McQueens'. With his attraction growing, Calvin can only watch on with jealousy as Mercedes and Malachy share a loving kiss.

Jake, Jack and Tom are slouched on the sofa digging into a tub of chocolates. Steph, meanwhile, is missing Fernando but determined to instill some festive cheer in the gang, she coaxed everyone out for a Christmas kick about in the park.

It's not long before things turn competitive between Jack and Jake, forcing Tom to step in and calm the situation. The ball flies out of vision, only to land at Darren’s feet. Darren sadly kicks it back before heading off…

Elsewhere, Nancy mentions to Kris that having a lodger would be the ideal solution as they could do with the spare cash - she's been invited to Canada for Christmas, so having someone to share the bills with would really help. Kris immediately assumes that Nancy is hinting at him moving in and runs to Ravi for advice.

On their way to The Dog, Kris finally plucks up the courage to tell Nancy that he doesn't want to live with her. Kris, however, is confused when Nancy agrees that living together would be a nightmare. The pair realise there's been a misunderstanding and with his panic over, Kris suggestively hints that they head back to the empty flat.