Note: This article discusses subject matter such as exploitation.
Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Hollyoaks aired a fiery cliffhanger as Frankie Osborne faced danger once more with Grace Black's gang.
Frankie and close friend Dillon Ray have found themselves at the mercy of Grace and Rex Gallagher in recent months, with the pair's criminal gang exploiting young people with the help of corrupt detective inspector Alistair Banks.
After returning to the village following a period away, Dillon made a pledge to make good with his life as he booked a holiday to Egypt with Lucas Hay and Frankie, with Tuesday's (13 May) episode beginning as he started to pack.
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The mood was soon deflated, however, as Grace arrived with details of a new job, with Frankie being required by established client Ray. Despite Dillon's reservations, Frankie went ahead with the job as she reasoned that the money would help with the holiday.
Lucas, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, informed Ste and Rex that he would be going on holiday, with Rex promptly heading to Dillon and Frankie. As he arrived, he saw Frankie taking money from Ray's wallet, with the client unconscious on the sofa.
Recognising the gravity of the situation, Rex urged Frankie and Dillon to leave the village for good rather than just a brief period, with the character assuring them that Grace will be out for blood after discovering that Ray was left unconscious.
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Grace soon discovered the truth, with Rex texting Dillon just as he attempted to fetch Lucas. The plan backfired, with an emotional Ste urging Dillon to "break Lucas's heart" once again to spare him from greater future pain.
As Frankie attempted to leave amid a flurry of questions from Nancy and Darren, the family was put in danger as a rock was hurled through the window. The drama soon escalated as a Molotov was also thrown, with the Osborne household quickly set alight…
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
