The Masoods struggle on without Zainab

As the Masoods try to adjust to life without Zainab, AJ realises that he needs to pull his weight more in the family, so he approaches Phil for a job at The Arches. Phil then gives him the task of fixing up a clapped-out motorbike to see if he's good enough. Soon afterwards, AJ catches Tamwar checking his scars and is unable to hide his horrified reaction. Tamwar loses his temper with AJ in response, telling him that he should leave Walford as he hasn't managed to secure a job to help the family.

Later, things seem to be looking up slightly for the Masoods when AJ rides around the corner on the fixed-up motorbike - his success means that he now has the job with Phil. However, AJ soon confides in Masood by admitting that seeing Tamwar's scars has made him realise how much the family have been through, and he's unsure whether he's strong enough to stick around.

At the same time, Syed and Christian return from their honeymoon in Paris and are shocked to learn that Zainab has left Walford taking Kamil with her.

Meanwhile, Lola is shocked when Phil gives her a consent form to sign which would hand Lexi into his care. She insists that Lexi belongs at home with her and refuses to sign. Later, Lola faces yet more disappointment when Trish arrives alone, explaining that Lexi is staying where she is today as she is poorly. Trish hands Lola a new photograph of Lexi instead. Upset at seeing how much Lexi has changed, an upset Lola pays a visit to Phil and finally signs the form.

Elsewhere, it's Sharon's birthday and Phil causes mischief by falsely suggesting to Jack that it's a significant one for her. This spurs Jack on to throw a surprise party for Sharon, and it's only when everyone is gathered at R&R that Phil tells Jack that Sharon is 43 - it's not a special birthday. Jack is disappointed when Sharon admits that she hates surprise parties, but will she appreciate the effort that he's gone to nevertheless?

Also today, Lauren and Joey help to design a new flyer for the car lot. As they spend time together, Joey tells Lauren that he shared a kiss with Whitney the other night.