Max visits Tanya in prison

Max is looking after the kids at the Branning household and on opening the front door, Dot's startled to see him. She immediately questions his ability to look after the children when he looks like he's in no fit state. She reluctantly agrees to watch the kids while Max visits Tanya. At the prison, it's visiting day and Tanya sees Max waiting for her, but refuses to have any contact with him. When Max returns, Dot tells him that Jack's popping around later to pick up the rest of his belongings. Dot's not surprised in the slightest when Max tells her that Tanya didn't want to see him. Max is surprised that Dot's condoning Tanya's actions, but Dot reassures him that she doesn't agree with what she did, merely that her actions were not beyond understanding.

Later, Max goes to return the rest of Jack's things and tells him to steer clear of him and the kids from now on. Ronnie walks in on their argument and can't believe that Jack has left Max with the children in his state. Tanya agrees to see Dot at the prison and is stunned to hear that Jack has moved out of the house. Dot suggests that Tanya speak to Max and put the kids first for once.

Tanya finally agrees to see Max and tells him to stay away from the kids. Max, however, insists that they're safe where they are - with their father. When Max pushes Tanya for an admission that she was responsible for the hit-and-run, she can't say it - what's Tanya hiding?

Elsewhere, Tony hears that Lauren's pulled out of the table tennis tournament; Heather's upset when Shirley cancels their night out; Patrick and Denise discuss Yolande's successful move to Birmingham; Suzy celebrates her 42nd birthday and buys a tiny Chihuahua, much to Phil's annoyance; Shirley continues to dig at Phil and Suzy's relationship; Jack thanks Ronnie for letting him move in; Tony calls Lauren and invites her to a gig; Phil reluctantly sacks Shirley after an altercation with Suzy; and with Chelsea's help, Patrick decides to try to get Denise and Lucas back together.