4999: Aden and Nicole deal with their kiss

Aden is on a high, happy with life after his kiss with Nicole, but Nicole is the exact opposite - down after the kiss. She wants to know what's going on between them, but he doesn't know. We learn through flashback that after their kiss, Aden pulled away and was cold toward Nicole. He explains he thought he'd feel guilty about kissing her, but he didn't, in fact he didn't feel anything at all.

Liam, however, is torn over whether to call Nicole, desperate to make amends after cheating on her and causing their break-up. Things are awkward between them when they see each other – he wants to be friends, but she's not interested, confessing to Liam that she kissed Aden. He is hurt by this news, and asks Aden for help to repair his friendship with Nicole, but Aden isn't inclined to help him. Liam is down and absent-minded is he about to fall off the wagon?

Ruby has a run in with John Palmer over the medical treatment needed for the people that were found in the container, she accuses him of being racist and it looks like the boxing gloves are on and there is more fighting to come.

Hazem and Leah continue to flirt, and he asks her out on a date. The question catches Leah off guard, but she eventually accepts, thanks to Irene's encouragement. On their date, the couple enjoy a drink before John Palmer passes, making a dig at Hazem about his work on the Gym. It upsets Hazem and causes them to leave.

Leah tries to tell him not to worry and tries to lift his spirits by asking him to dinner at her place. He accepts, she encourages him to stand up to John, which he does. He thanks her with flowers the next day, and their romance continues to blossom.