Syed confides in the imam

After his morning prayer, Syed panics when Zainab tells him that she's ashamed of him and that he should start taking responsibility for his actions. Syed presumes that she knows about his secret relations with Christian and he begins to apologise. Zainab then suggests that next time he can't make it to one of Bushra's meals, he should call to say he can't make it. The doorbell goes and Zainab lets a devastated James into the house. James reveals that he and Christian have split up. Outside in the Square, James questions Syed over why Christian ended their relationship, but Syed feigns ignorance. With that, Syed heads over to see Christian for some answers himself. Christian admits that he ended things with James so he could be with Syed - and deep down knows he's pleased.

Christian goes on to remind Syed that when they're together it's special. Syed, however, insists that it'll never just be the two of them as 'God will always know'. Later, Syed arranges to meet imam Ali in the park to talk about his troubles. Syed admits that he's been having 'thoughts' and 'feelings for someone else'. After further interrogation, Syed confesses that he's in love with a non-Muslim man. The imam tells Syed that his feelings are wrong and suggests that he pray but Syed explains how so many other gay Muslims have been accepted by Allah. Before leaving, the imam agrees to keep his confession a secret to avoid 'bringing shame' to the family.

Meanwhile, Roxy finds an empty pregnancy test box in Ronnie's make-up bag. When Roxy questions her sister, Ronnie claims that there's nothing wrong. Later, Ronnie's preparing a meal for Joel's birthday as his daughters are joining them, too. When Joel arrives, Roxy reveals Joel's birthday cake adorned with his name but his daughter Hannah isn't impressed as it's her birthday, too. Later, Ronnie tries to make amends with Hannah and offer her a birthday present but she won't be placated. In the kitchen, Ronnie tries to explain herself to Hannah and reveals all about Danielle. Ronnie, however, only upsets the youngster.

When Joel leaves with his daughter, Roxy confronts Ronnie about the pregnancy tests. Ronnie explains that they were negative, but Roxy realises that Joel doesn't know about their baby plans. Stating that Joel has a right to know, Roxy issues an ultimatum - either Ronnie tells him the truth or she will.

Elsewhere, Denise accuses Zainab of reporting her to the police when she finds DC Cunningham's business card in the Masala Queen office; Heather convinces Pat to dance with Patrick for charity; Stacey's not happy to find that Ryan's taken her pitch on the market; Denise realises that it was Ian who tipped off the police; Amira's disturbed when Syed gives her an aggressive hug and accuses him of trying to sleep with her; Jean tries to talk to Stacey about a hospital appointment letter she found in the bin; the police inform Denise that Trina's death is being treated as accidental, news that pleases Lucas; Jean finds Stacey in The Vic sketching a pair of eyes while watching Ryan; Jordan's frustrated that he can't find Trina's bracelet in her belongings; and Syed tells Christian that he wants to keep on seeing him but won't end things with Amira.