Freddie tries to put a smile on Ellie's face when he turns up at The Dog dressed as a sailor – but she's sick of his games and pours water over his head! Alfie urges Ellie to give Freddie a chance, much to Marnie's annoyance. Ellie and Freddie decide to keep their relationship a secret – will Marnie find out?

Elsewhere, a grieving Nathan gets drunk and lashes out at Holly.

Meanwhile, when the Osbornes receive another blackmail note for them to meet in The Folly with £5,000, Darren and Nancy panic and tell Maxine. Later, Darren and Nancy wait for Maxine at The Folly but she doesn't turn up, so where is she? Back at the Boarding House, another letter has arrived...

Also, Esther makes a shock revelation…