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10 AUGUST 2026

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Sarah Goes to Prison, Harry Challenges Kit

In the prison, a tough looking inmate shoots Sarah daggers. Sarah’s unnerved. Bethany visits Sarah and is horrified to see her badly bruised face but Sarah plays it down.
Sarah assures Kit she loves him but for that reason, it’s over between them as she’s not prepared to let him throw away his career because of her.
In the prison visiting room, Sarah explains to David that she dumped Kit for his own sake.
Kit knocks back vodka and reveals that Sarah’s dumped him, Jodie’s intrigued but Kit gives her short shrift and strides out. Jodie approaches Kit on the street and, declaring that there’s nothing worse than a broken heart, offers to buy him a pizza. Will Kit play into Jodie’s hands?
Kit and Bethany agree that it’s best if he stays at the flat for Harry. Glenda offers to take Harry with her to Little Big Shotz so that Bethany can go on a date. When Kit reveals that he won’t be able to look after him next week so he’s signed him up for the whole week, Harry’s furious and throws his dinner on the floor. With Bethany on her date with Roman, will Kit be able to get through to Harry?
Sarah confides in Kacey, another inmate, about how worried she is about Harry and how grateful she is to her ex partner for stepping up to the plate. When Kacey lets slip that it’s common knowledge that her ex is a copper, Sarah’s shocked. Kacey finds Sarah hiding in her cell and reveals that another inmate threatened her but Kacey assures her that she’ll protect her. Bethany visits Sarah and notices Kacey staring at them. Sarah explains that Kacey is her new friend and she’s been a lifeline.

Tim and Sally - Full House!

Richie reads a text from his wife, Rachel, and tells Tim he’s in the dog house for staying out all night. When Sally arrives home, Tim claims he had a low-key evening of board games with the lads. Richie soon calls back, clutching a holdall and explaining Rachel has thrown him out. Tim sheepishly introduces his cousin to Sally and confesses they got drunk and he stayed the night, forcing Sally to agree to let Richie crash there for a little longer.
Sally tells Tim she wants Richie gone. Richie assures Tim he will leave to stay with a friend in Liverpool. As Tim helps Richie into his cab, he urges him not to give up on his marriage but to go home and talk things over with Rachel. Tim finds Richie's wallet down the sofa and heads to Richie’s house. When Richie answers the door, he is disoriented with a blood-splattered shirt. A horrified Tim looks inside and calls the police…
Tim and Sally sit in shocked silence after a sleepless night. Lisa calls round and confirms that they’ve charged Richie with the murder of his wife. Lisa informs Tim and Sally that Lucy has been taken into care and Richie claims he acted in self defence.
Having taken a call from Ruth, the social worker, Sally tells Tim and Brody that Lucy’s foster placement has fallen through and they’re struggling to find another suitable family. Tim arranges for Lucy to move in with them, without consulting Sally. When Lucy arrives, Sally forces a smile. Ruth explains that Lucy is suffering from grief and trauma and needs reassurance. As Sally heads upstairs to fetch Lucy for tea, she’s horrified to discover she’s done a runner. Sally and Tim find Lucy at the bus stop and persuade her to come home. Have they taken on more than they can handle?
A scream wakes Sally and Tim, who find Lucy wide-eyed after a terrible nightmare. Tim annoys Sally by trying to offload his own guilt, saying Rachel would still be alive if Sally had let Richie stay. Later, Lily finds Lucy alone in Victoria Garden. When Lucy ignores her, Lily calls her a freak and tries to leave, but Lucy grabs Lily's arm until Jodie intervenes.

Dylan Spins Out

Ollie runs some new menu ideas by Alya but it’s clear she’s not keen and he’s left deflated. When Dylan asks if he can work his shift in the kitchen, Alya refuses and tells him she needs him out front. Over lunch, Ronnie opens up about his struggles with Debbie to Ed, Michael and James. When Dylan takes their order, Ronnie’s short with him and Dylan takes it personally. Alya is forced to intervene and Idris ushers an upset Dylan away. Idris reminds Alya that his offer still stands and he’d happily buy her share of the restaurant.

Idris...trying too hard?

When Abi calls in for a takeaway, Idris insists on paying for it.
Nick and Toyah warn Leanne that Idris is a thug and they have it on good authority that he put the frighteners on Gavin, the potential buyer. Will Leanne believe them?
When Adam points out to Alya that she’s missed an important deadline and it’s time she chose between her legal career and the restaurant, Alya knows he’s right. Alya calls at Speed Daal and breaks the news to Leanne that she’s decided to sell her share of the business. Alya reveals she’s intending to sell to an old friend of the family.
When Alya announces that she’s got an urgent meeting with a client and can’t help out with the lunchtime rush, Idris offers to step in. Idris offers Alya £35k cash for her share of the business and Alya promises to think about it.
As Alya shows Gavin, the potential buyer around the restaurant, Idris watches them like a hawk. Gavin’s impressed but as he heads to his car, Idris approaches. What will he say?

One more thing...

Ross tells Hope to help herself to a tenner from his wallet but Hope finds something else which leaves Fiz suspicious.

Glenda Young - Blogging away merrily at Flaming Nora
Website: glendayoungbooks.com