Hayley returns after her surgery which appears to have been a success. Roy fusses around her but she’s keen to carry on as normal and doesn’t want people knowing about her illness. Peter and Carla announce their engagement to a delighted Deirdre and a cynical Tracy. A distracted Roy determines to get some answers out of Mr Peakman about Hayley's condition. Lloyd overhears Sophie and Jenna discussing their altercation with Paul and determines to speak to him but Mandy dissuades him. Eileen worries that matters are getting out of hand. Roy causes a fuss at the hospital until Mr Peakman agrees to see him. Beth worries that Craig is moody lately. Roy presents Mr Peakman with the results of his research into alternative medicine for Hayley but is told that her confidentiality must be respected