Episode 5979 | Airs Tuesday 27 August 2019 at 19:30 on BBC One
Hunter's escape is front page news and Ben becomes increasingly suspicious, after seeing Mel's strange behaviour the day before. Ben confronts Mel and reveals that he saw her by the flat that Hunter is hiding in. Mel is forced to back down by finally giving Ben what he wants.
Mel ends up stuffing her bag with cash from the E20's safe, but it's not long before the police arrive with some shocking news.
Meanwhile, Jack is putting pressure on Adam to make sure the mortgage goes through quickly. Honey is also forced to paint on a smile in front of Habiba when she goes out for lunch with Adam.
Elsewhere, Linda books a doctor's appointment for a reluctant Mick.
Also today, Ben is delighted when Mick invites him to Callum's stag night, Max struggles to keep up with Ruby's partying and falls asleep while watching Abi, Mo messes up by trying to flirt with Daniel, and Stuart continues to worry about Rainie's use of painkillers.
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