Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Next week on Hollyoaks, concern mounts over Ste's whereabouts following a sudden disappearing act. Will anyone realise that he's at the mercy of Jez?
Elsewhere, Clare and Froggy both try to blackmail Donny, Joel makes a surprise return, and Tom returns to the village following his time in prison.
Here's our full guide to 19 big moments ahead in next week's episodes. You can also check out our collection of 22 spoiler pictures from these episodes.
Monday 15 September – Episode 6617
1. Leela worries about Ste
Leela expresses concern for Ste after realising that he hasn't returned home ahead of baby James's birthday. She's right to be worried, after Ste inadvertently joined Sienna as Jez's latest hostage at the Love Boat.
Leela knows that Ste would normally want to be there to celebrate James's big day, but Lucas tells her that he went AWOL after an argument.
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2. Lucas resorts to a shocking lie
As Leela remains concerned that Ste could be experiencing a psychotic episode, she visits The Hutch alongside Dillon to get further answers from Lucas. The trio continue to talk and Dillon reveals that there are bruises on Lucas's arm.
Under pressure, Lucas tries to keep his own violent outbursts under wraps by lying that Ste attacked him. He then backs up his story by showing them some incriminating messages from Ste.
Lucas reckons that Ste is gone for good – but is he?
3. Cleo refuses to accept Sienna's 'death'
Jez maintains his cover story by organising an emotional memorial for Sienna.
Cleo refuses to believe that her girlfriend is really gone, but Liberty insists that it's the only plausible explanation as Sienna wouldn't abandon her children.
4. Sienna witnesses her own memorial
Still trapped in the Love Boat, Sienna watches her loved ones holding the memorial for her outside.
Jez has warned that the boat is sound-proofed, so there's no use in Sienna shouting. Will she ever get to make her escape?
5. Clare targets Donny
Clare chooses her next target as she ruthlessly blackmails Donny following recent events.
Will Donny give in to Clare's demands, in order to protect his new secrets?
6. Donny makes a suspicious discovery
Donny finds DI Bolton's security pass at the allotment.
Is he any closer to finding out the truth about the recent string of deaths in the local area? Let's hope so!
7. Peri and Tom come face-to-face again
Peri goes to see Tom in prison and the atmosphere between them is initially tense.
Shortly afterwards, though, sparks start to fly between the former couple. Is there unfinished business between them?
Tuesday 16 September – Episode 6618
8. Froggy promises to help Clare
Clare's attempt to blackmail Donny fails, but when Froggy finds out what's been going on, he assures Clare that he has his own dirt to use against the police detective.
Froggy promises to coerce Donny into destroying the evidence that the police have against Clare and Grace. The future of the exploitation case depends on what Donny does next…
9. Froggy makes his move
Froggy goes ahead and blackmails Donny, threatening to expose a big secret that he's been keeping.
The gangster points out that the truth would tear Donny's family apart, so urges him to get rid of the incriminating evidence against Clare and Grace – or else.
10. Tom steps in to help Tony
Tom tells Tony all about his successful visit from Peri, but it's clear that a despairing Tony is in no mood to celebrate.
Tom hates seeing Tony so down, so he decides to help by arranging for him to secure a position working in the prison kitchen. Will things turn around for Tony as he rediscovers his passion?
11. Tom's future is confirmed
After a fun day in the kitchen, Tony thanks Tom by bringing him a piece of cake.
Tom is forced to break the news that he's been granted early release from prison and will be leaving the following day. It's a tough moment for Tony as he realises that he'll have to cope by himself with Froggy and Tom both gone.
12. Leela and Lucas consult Dodger
Leela and Lucas tell Dodger about Ste's disappearance.
With Leela still focusing on her brother's mental health, she worries that he doesn't have his medication with him.
13. Lucas is forced to cooperate with Dodger
Lucas gives footage from the flat doorbell to Dodger, who wants to help Ste's family look for clues.
Dodger finds something of interest, but will it be enough to reveal Ste's true fate?
Wednesday 17 September – Episode 6619
14. Nancy's silence continues
Nancy updates Donny after recently confiding in him about how Darren isn't Morgan's biological father.
She admits that she still hasn't told Darren the truth yet – will she ever break her silence?
15. Dodger comes up with a shocking theory
Dodger investigates an incident at the police evidence room, which was set on fire.
He finds out that DI Bolton's pass was used to get into the room. Dodger starts to suspect that Sienna was the one who caused the blaze.
16. Joel returns
Tony's time in prison looks set to change for the worse as Tom says his goodbyes.
Even Tony's new job in the kitchen doesn't bring him much joy, as he's demoted to the role of porter after just one day.
Some of the inmates start to turn against Tony now that he doesn't have any friends around. Tony's mood changes when he crosses paths with Joel – another familiar face. But with Joel a changed man behind bars, will things go as Tony hopes?
17. Diane visits Tony
Diane goes to see Tony at the prison and encourages him to change his plea.
Tony seems to be considering the idea, especially when Diane reminds him that Bobby's death was an accident and his family need him.
18. Tom looks to the future with Peri
Tom is excited to surprise Peri following his unexpected release.
Will he get the reaction from her that he's so desperate for?
19. Cleo is pushed to breaking point
Marie treats Cleo to some baby essentials, including a pram, but Cleo lashes out and admits that she isn't sure she'll be able to cope with the baby if Sienna isn't around.
Cleo is shocked – and scornful – as Marie offers to raise the child for her.
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.
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