Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Next week, Hollyoaks will air a special episode exploring solidarity and the LGBTQ+ community as John Paul learns the truth about Carter.
Meanwhile, Darren faces a new struggle and flashback scenes reveal a shocking truth about the night Rayne died.
1. John Paul discovers the truth about Carter
The storyline surrounding the issue of 'conversion therapy' will reach a culminating point when John Paul realises Carter's true intentions have been to practise conversion therapy on him.
Horrified, John Paul confronts Carter.
Shocked and hurt that homosexuality could be seen as a sin, John Paul voices how someone's sexuality isn't a choice.
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2. The community unites
The episode will also show the juxtaposition of Carter and John Paul's story alongside a contrast of togetherness in the wider community.
Nadira confides in Peri about the pain Juliet caused her when she outed her to her family, while Ste fights to make his marriage work and for his husband to accept his children.
In a powerful scene, Sally shares the history behind the solidarity flag and what it means not just to her as a trans woman but also to the LGBTQ+ community.
The episode will finish on a high as those within it unite in the village.
3. John Paul vows to visit the police
John Paul later apologises to Scott for running out on him and shows him the anonymous post online. John Paul explains that he's going to report it as a hate crime.
John Paul later seeks advice from Ste about dating someone who is not yet out.
4. Prince's idea backfires
Prince wants to cheer up Romeo and gets a brand sponsorship deal which involves them DJing. However, Nadira has her doubts on whether or not this is a good idea.
During the brand event, a hashtag being used for the marketing leaves a sour taste in the mouths of Nadira, Prince and Romeo.
5. Darren faces a new struggle
Jack's birthday is approaching but money is tight in the Osborne household, and Darren worries about how he'll afford to throw his dad a party.
Tony and Diane come up with a way to help Darren bring in tips and to get his mojo back.
When this isn't a success, Tony and Diane offer Darren to host the party at The Dog free of charge.
A debt collector later calls at home looking for Darren. Charlie isn't sure who she is, but tells her that Darren is working. When they arrive at The Dog looking for Darren, Tony and Pearl cover for him.
Tony later questions Darren over what's going on, and Darren admits that things are really bad.
6. Peri points the finger at her friends
Romeo and Prince are held over a barrel by the contract they signed with the brewery when they discover their marketing strategy is focused around exploiting the murder of Rayne.
The police are unable to identify who leaked the edited fake confession from Peri. Sick of everyone pointing fingers at her, Peri decides to take on Rayne's words and 'own her narrative' by attending the sponsorship.
Things get even more uncomfortable when, pushed to her limits, Peri publicly points out how any of them at the manor would have had motive to kill Rayne. Feeling forced to decide between Zoe and his friends, Hunter chooses her.
When the situation gets heated in the village, Peri ends up slapping Zoe, prompting Sharon to jumo in and defuse the situation.
7. John Paul gives Maxine a warning
Carter gives John Paul an ultimatum.
Worried, John Paul warns Maxine against Carter after learning they spent the night together, but she tells him it was just a bit of fun.
8. Darren refuses to seek help
As Darren's problems intensify, he finds himself running out of time to find money to cover his debts.
Not wanting to open up about it, Darren pushes a concerned Tony and Pearl away.
9. Joel gets advice from Warren
Cindy and Leela try to find clues to what would be the perfect Christmas gift for Joel, but their weird behaviour confuses him and he turns to Warren for advice.
Leela returns home from shopping to discover Joel thought she was hinting to spice things up in the bedroom.
Leela discovers Joel doesn't want anything for Christmas but instead would rather help those in need. After hearing Zain talk about a Christmas gift appeal, Leela signs her and Joel up to help.
10. Darren receives more bad news
Jack is blown away by his surprise party at The Dog, which was arranged by Pearl and Darren.
However, Darren's day takes a turn when Nancy calls him to share how much the final medical bill is going to cost.
This leaves him in a panic, especially as he was already struggling.
11. A flashback reveals a shocking truth
In a flashback at the manor, it is revealed that Rayne was planning to propose to Romeo on the night she died.
Later, we see flashbacks from Hunter...
Hollyoaks streams first online via Channel 4 each weekday at 7.30pm. Episodes then air on E4 the following day, before getting their YouTube premiere a week after that.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
