5552: Rachel can't deny her passion for Ty

After lashing out at Steve, Nicola lays sedated overnight in hospital, and Miranda prioritises her sister’s recovery over her husband’s suspicions. When Miranda insists on bringing Nicola back into the Parker house, Steve plays Nicola at her own game, feigning kindness in front of Miranda while goading her when they are alone. Determined to win the love of her sister, Nicola realises there is only one thing standing between her and a new life with Miranda – Steve.

Rachel and Ty get hot and heavy but Rachel pulls away with cold feet. Rachel realises that she is not ready for another serious relationship but she is ready to move on from Angus. She puts away Angus’s ring and explains her feelings to Ty. Ty again proves his love and respect for Rachel by promising to take each moment as it comes, and Rachel makes sure their next moment is a kiss.

Elle encourages Donna to win back Ringo and suggests Donna places herself in Ringo’s orbit so he can’t ignore her. When Elle takes her own love advice she receives an unexpected challenge from Lucas. Meanwhile Donna can no longer hide from Elle the fact that her father has abandoned her. Elle pushes Donna to realise that she needs the care of a family but is stunned when Donna turns up on her doorstep. Can Elle provide Donna with the support she needs?