Roxanne is released from hospital, but is still acting strangely. Alex burns all the threatening letters, but Roxanne is still convinced that neither she nor the baby are safe and resolves to find proof that the culprit is Nurse Bradshaw.
Roxanne is furious that Natalie seems to be covering for Woody, who may know the exact whereabouts of Danny. Josh visits a psychic with Jane's dress, and discovers that black flowers may hold the clue to Jane's whereabouts.
When Woody tells Natalie that their children are together, she is anxious that they are too young. During a date, Woody reveals to Natalie that he lost his virginity to Steph.
Roxanne and Alex decide to marry at the registry office, but when Alex fails to show up, Roxanne goes to the Halfway house to confront Steph. Steph tells her that Alex always wanted her instead of Roxanne.
Alex's suspicions about Josh reach breaking point, and he decides to confront Josh at the Halfway House, where he finally learns the identity of the mystery man who had an affair with Jane before she disappeared.
Rachel notices an ad for a school play on the bulletin board, giving her the idea to write her own play. Lydia tries to convince Rachel that she really does love Sam. Tom and Frankie discuss their relationship.
The game is up for Duncan. Rachel hatches a plan to save Sam from the clutches of Lydia. A violent Natalie demands from Steph that she hands her husband over.
Roxanne isn't coping with looking after the baby and the twins. Fiona invites Woody over for dinner, which results in an unexpected kiss. Sam returns home to find Lydia packing her bags.
Sam's disappearance sends shockwaves through the community. Della admits to Roxanne that she had sex with Sam in the men's toilets in the Darc Bar. At the school's ball, Rachel announces the Queen of the Ball.
Rachel tries to sell her flat. Della seeks some advice from Charlie and Donna. Natalie finds out about what Woody did to Ryan. When Mike, Duncan and Woody have a drink at the Nautilus, Duncan spikes Woody's drink.
Jimmy finds out from Donna and Charlie that his aunt Begonia is coming to Thornton Street to be a surrogate for them. Josh is having bizarre visions every time he touches Jane's bloodied dress.