Alfie becomes embroiled in Derek's schemes

Alfie and Shenice return to the Square following their visit to Charlie. It's back to reality for Alfie, who is in dire financial straits with a mountain of bills to pay. Alfie also receives a shock when Ray tells him that Derek has been using The Vic's barrel store to stash stolen copper. Alfie soon decides to confront Derek and asks him to remove the goods, but Walford's newest bad boy has other ideas - suggesting that Alfie should join forces with him by getting involved in a tax scam centring around the sale of alcohol at The Vic.

With his financial concerns to consider, Alfie is tempted by Derek's offer - but he's also hesitant as he has Kat, Tommy and Shenice to think about. However, Derek reassures him and the pair agree to go into partnership with immediate effect. Not long afterwards, though, Roxy and Michael hear about the agreement and they're appalled. When Michael shows Alfie the bruises he has from Derek's beating, Alfie fears he may have made a big mistake…

Meanwhile, Whitney feels smothered as Fat Boy gives her a barrage of Valentine's Day presents. Later, at the R&R, Lucy tries flirting with Tyler, but when he rejects her, she covers her sadness by falsely suggesting that Fat Boy is about to propose to Whitney. Fearing that he's about to lose Whitney for good, Tyler finally tells her how much he likes her - but she insists he's too late. Tyler then takes his heartbreak out on Amira, complaining that she treats Anthony like a slave and would be better off with someone like him instead. However, Anthony overhears the exchange and furiously punches Tyler.

Elsewhere, Max continues to struggle with the new dynamic in his relationship with Tanya, Andrew finally agrees that Heather should go out for the evening with Shirley, but Heather breaks her promise to be home by midnight when she and Shirley pass out on the sofa at the Mitchells', Dot is sad that Jim isn't well enough for her to pay a visit on their 10th wedding anniversary, while Derek tries to undermine Max's parenting by giving Lauren money to go out drinking.