Episode 6173 | Airs Monday 30 November 2020 at 20:05 on BBC One

Katy is nervous as she accompanies Mick on a visit to the care home where he grew up, worried about what he might remember. Although the property is now closed and boarded up, Mick insists on still going inside.

As old memories return for Mick, Katy explains that his past trauma all revolved around Shirley abandoning him. Mick isn't convinced, believing that something else was going on.

Meanwhile, Max finds Linda in the playground, contemplating having a drink after more difficult moments with Mick. Max takes Linda to the restaurant and shows his support, which leads to them sharing another kiss. Ian watches this moment from afar.

Elsewhere, Jack wants Max to move out so that Amy can have her own room. Max has nowhere to go, so threatens to kick Sharon out of the pub if Ian doesn't give back his money soon.

Also today, Whitney is horrified when Ian lets slip about Tiffany's surrogacy arrangement, Ian is too busy to help Bobby with the Lucy Beale Award, while Suki continues to plot against Ian.

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