Michael plays on Janine's maternal instincts
Friday, 18 May 2012 20:00 BBC1
Michael is desperate to persuade Janine to go ahead with the wedding. He books an appointment at a 3D scan clinic and gets Janine there under false pretences. Although initially resistant, when Janine sees the amazingly clear scan, she and Michael melt and find out that they're having a girl. Later, Janine asks Michael if he still wants to get married.
Shirley decides to pack up Heather's flat at long last. Shirley visits Dot at the launderette and is surprised that she's not there. When Shirley finds a depressed Dot still at home in her nightie, she enlists Cora, Patrick and Rose to help cheer her up, but their efforts fall flat. After Ian suggests to Dot that she takes time out, she arranges to have a long break visiting her granddaughter Kirsty.
Ian buys Mandy and Lucy gifts, desperately trying to distract himself from the horror of Ben's secret. Ian wants to throw Mandy a party at the Vic and says he'll put it on his new credit card. Ian takes Mandy to Argee Bhajee, but is disgusted to see the Mitchells, Jay included, laughing and joking over a meal. Ian stumbles out into the night and when Mandy finds him, sobbing, he insists they leave Walford as soon as they're married.
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EastEnders Coming Next
- Monday, 21 May 2012: Will Roxy get her romance with Alfie?
- Tuesday, 22 May 2012: Michael lets his mask slip with Jean
- Thursday, 24 May 2012: Phil can't control Ian
- Friday, 25 May 2012: Will Ian and Mandy marry?
- Tuesday, 05 June 2012: Jean learns Michael's scheme is a hoax
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- Friday, 18 May 2012: Michael plays on Janine's maternal instincts
- Thursday, 17 May 2012: Surprise! Mo's back!
- Tuesday, 15 May 2012: Will Ian turn Ben in?
- Monday, 14 May 2012: Ben confesses he killed Heather!
- Friday, 11 May 2012: Will Phil tell the truth about Ben?
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