Phil involves Sharon in his underhand tactics

Lola is relieved when Phil informs her that he didn't tell Ben the truth about Lexi after all. Soon afterwards, Jimmie advises Phil that they'll need to find another way to prove to the court that they have a good support network. Phil then surprises everyone by suggesting that Ian could help, but the Walford businessman still seems fragile and is reluctant to be involved. Even Sharon suggests that Ian should stay out of it.

Later, Ian makes his choice by telling Phil that he's not in a fit state to take part in this. Phil is annoyed when he learns that Sharon was the one who convinced Ian to make this decision. In the end, Phil makes a shocking decision as he secretly orders Jimmie to put Sharon's name down on the form - as his fiancée!

Meanwhile, Lauren, Whitney and Lucy decide to team up to punish Joey following his recent behaviour. Lucy arranges to meet Joey at the park and she fools him into thinking that she's forgiven him, but then she handcuffs him to a bar in the playground! Lauren and Whitney soon join Lucy and they all enjoy their revenge, vowing to keep him there for a day.

Later, Lauren turns up to un-cuff Joey as Max seems ready to sack him for his disappearing act. Once free, Joey's cocky behaviour continues as he tells Lauren that she was jealous because he kissed Whitney, not her. A furious Lauren slaps Joey, but is there some truth in what he's saying?

Elsewhere, Derek is devastated when Max chooses Jack over him to be best man, but he tries to cover up his hurt. Back at home, Derek discovers that a handwritten letter for Carol has been delivered and when he opens it, he sees that it's from David Wicks…

Also today, Cora lies to Tanya by claiming that Rainie is off the rails again and destroyed the bridesmaid dress, while Masood reaches out to Syed by inviting him to the Eid feast along with Christian and Yasmin.