2844: Michaela finds herself in a spot of bother

With Carmel's exclusive interview on the front page of The Herald, Zak lets Michaela know how disgusted he is by her family betrayal.

Furious that Michaela's basking in glory, Meriel sends Michaela chasing smaller stories for the day. Not one to be beaten, though, Michaela decides that she's the right journalist to infiltrate a dangerous gang. Her day, however, takes a turn for the worse…

While Michaela's on her detective mission, Meriel turns her attentions to Zak.

Will anybody help Michaela in her hour of need?

Meanwhile, Jake's still seething with Loretta following her leukaemia lie. Refusing to be ignored, Loretta continues in her attempts to track Jake down.

Elsewhere, Steph recovers from her hysterectomy operation and is forced to come to terms with the fact that she'll never be able to have children. Nancy and Cheryl vow to be with her every step of the way.

Will things ever return to normal for her?