Pick of the Plots: Wednesday 11th September

The drama continues for Chrissie and Sharon.

Cindy gives Junior some advice about George, encouraging him to give his dad a chance. Later, after he and George share a poignant moment, Junior texts Cindy to ask if he can thank her properly later.

Meanwhile, Anna goes to see Freddie, who insists everything is fine but won’t commit to going birdwatching together. When Anna suggests they go for food with Bobby and Gina, Freddie thinks there is safety in numbers and agrees.

However, at Walford East, Gina and Bobby get sidetracked, and Priya teases Anna and Freddie about being on a date. Freddie flees, making up another weak excuse.

Anna is upset and confides in Gina, who resolves to find out what Freddie’s problem is and soon realises that Freddie has feelings for Anna, too.

Elsewhere, Jack breaks the news to Amy that the police will want to interview her about the club crush and when Ricky wonders if Penny will go to prison, Jack refuses to rule it out.

EastEnders, BBC One, tonight at 7.30pm or watch on BBC iPlayer now

Cain races to the burning barn. Chas tries to hold him back from dashing inside to get to his wife.

Exchanging a worried look when they meet at the barn, Mack and John both make to go inside.

Before long a huge explosion rips through the barn.

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The McQueen house is a scene of devastation.

Outside Cleo lies on the floor. Instead of getting help, Abe ransacks her bag, taking the iPad before calling an ambulance.

In the woods, Mercedes is desperately calling Warren.

Meanwhile, James tells Leah and Lucas that he and Ste are back together for good.

Elsewhere, Leela breaks the news of the accident in The Dog to the Osbornes and Tony. Darren races to Frankie and Jack.

At the hospital, Joel tries to find out why Cleo was on the bike and what she was trying to get away from. Cleo reveals her bruises and tells Leela and Joel that Abe abuses her. This sparks a fight between the brothers, interrupted by Marie crashing.

Abe tells Cleo that Marie has died and warns her he’s going to make her wish she was dead. Sally comes to the hospital room to find the bed empty.

Mercedes returns to the village with the twins, to find the McQueen house destroyed.

The next time we return to Hollyoaks village, one year has passed since the tragic events of this day.

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