Stunned by the news that she has cancer, Stella struggles to find a shoulder to cry on. She becomes increasingly withdrawn and a meeting with Annie highlights the seriousness of her situation. She has two choices - terminate the pregnancy and undergo chemo, or stall treatment and put her own life at risk.

Faced with a heartbreaking dilemma, Stella finds unlikely support from her ex-husband Bob. Determined to win Stella back, Stevie goes to their flat to fight for Stella's forgiveness, but ends up coming to blows with Bob.

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Meanwhile, Ellie is thrilled when her marriage annulment arrives in the post, but her good mood doesn't last when Bob dismisses her pleas to give their relationship another chance. He's done with romance - and Ellie.

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Elsewhere, Robbie's life continues to spiral out of control when he wakes up in A&E after a boozy blackout. Ashamed, he turns to Patrick for help. Later, Robbie decides to clear his body and mind with a hot yoga session, but his good intentions stumble when he realises that his arch rival Angel is the instructor.

Also this week, AJ attempts to woo his wife Annie with a mixed of good food and good old-fashioned romance. However, Annie fails to show, pretending she has work commitments.