2784: Tony warns Darren off Cindy

Cindy and Tony are caught in a living hell as Holly's condition fails to improve. With no sign of Tony at the hospital, Cindy's grateful when Darren arrives with a CD for Holly to listen to. The mood turns sour, though, when Darren breaks the news of Jake's disappearance to a furious Cindy.

Persuading her to take a break and have a drink in The Dog only lands Darren in more trouble, especially when she sees an article about Jake. Taking an emotional Cindy home, they bump into Loretta and a heated exchange ensues.

At the flat, Tony's furious when he walks in on Darren and Cindy in a compromising position. Disgusted that Darren could take advantage of his wife at such a vulnerable time, Tony vows to kill him if he ever goes near her again…

Meanwhile, excitement mounts on the eve of Duncan's 16th birthday party. Realising that he's forgotten to book a DJ, Duncan agrees to let Rae and Ricky audition. Rushing home to grab his records, disaster strikes for Ricky when he finds his dad on the floor. All thoughts of the party are instantly forgotten.

As time ticks by, Ricky knows that he's missed his audition but his dad realises that something's afoot and sends him off to The Dog anyway. Duncan's miffed by Ricky's late arrival but agrees to let him audition anyway. Ricky's heart sinks, though, when he realises he's left his records at home!

With tempers fraying, Ricky's had enough of Duncan's selfish ways and tells him exactly what he thinks, before heading off. At the invite drop, mayhem ensues as the tickets are issued. However, Duncan cuts a lonely figure as he casts his eyes into the waiting crowd. Will Ricky forgive Duncan's selfish ways and attend his best friend's party?

Elsewhere, Jake's disappearance remains a mystery and his family's concern begins to turn to doubt over his innocence in the Holly situation. Loretta's beside herself and seeks guidance from Darren, insisting that something sinister has happened to Jake. Darren, however, is convinced that Jake's lying low until the fuss dies down.

A frantic Loretta searches the village for clues as to Jake's disappearance and eventually catches up with Steph. Demoralised to find that Steph has nearly given up hope over her brother's innocence, Loretta vows to stand by her man.