Rounding up a week in Hollyoaks (30th November - 4th December 2020)
It was a huge week for Cher, who found herself gaining a boyfriend, losing a boyfriend, being exposed as a killer and then having a run in with Silas. So just an ordinary week in Hollyoaks then? Cher started the week on cloud nine, having finally got together with Romeo, but her happiness was shattered by the blackmailer, who was threatening to reveal the next sin. With Cher sure that the truth about her sister’s death was about to be revealed, she begged Sylver to help her keep it quiet, and he made plans to pay off the blackmailer. With Mercedes still insisting that they ignore the blackmailer, Sylver felt forced to tell her what Cher had done. Mercedes reacted by revealing Cher’s sin to the assembled punters at The Dog, theorising that once their secrets were out, the blackmailer would have nothing on them. The plan seemed to work, and the doll announced that there would be no more blackmail, but Cher was devastated that her secret was out and decided to get drunk...
Some time later, a now very drunk Cher was staggering through the village, and eventually settled on the city walls, where she was approached by Silas. Back at The Dog, the McQueen’s celebrations were interrupted by the doll, who revealed that, although secrets had been revealed, sinners would still have to be punished. Concerned for Cher’s safety, Sylver and Mercedes headed out to search for her, but Cher had already been brought home by Silas. Whilst out searching, Mercedes received a phone-call from Silas, and the shock of hearing his voice again caused her to lose her footing and fall down the steps. Mercedes was rushed to hospital, where she and Sylver were given the devastating news that she’d lost the baby. Whilst Syler was keen to focus on the loss of their baby, Mercedes had revenge in mind, and she asked George to help her track down Silas when he called round to offer his condolences.
Meanwhile, with Luke and Cindy on holiday, Mandy and Darren were keen to keep an eye on Ollie and invited him to stay with them, but Ollie declined their offer, insisting that he could cope alone. However, after Brooke rejected him, Ollie was clearly struggling, and he called on Juliet to get him some ket. Juliet arrived at the Cunningham’s, but was dismayed to find that Ollie didn’t have the funds to pay for the drugs. Instead, Juliet suggested that Cindy’s house should act as a trap house whilst she was away, in exchange for the drugs. Desperate for a fix, Ollie was left with no option but to agree but things took a turn for the worst when Ollie later collapsed. Too afraid to phone for an ambulance, Juliet called on Peri for help and Peri quickly administered some of Cindy’s bipolar medication to help prevent a seizure before rushing him to hospital. There was relief all round when it was revealed that Ollie was going to be fine, but Peri found herself in hot water when Misbah pointed out how dangerous administering the medication had been. However, keen to protect Peri, Juliet took the wrap, telling Misbah she’d seen it done on a documentary. Peri was touched by Juliet’s actions and suggested that there could be a future for them if Juliet walked away from drug dealing.
Spurred on by Peri’s words, Juliet went to see Victor and told him that she no longer wanted to work for him, but Victor refused to take any notice, and threatened her family again. This was witnessed by Cher, who went straight to Romeo and Marnie to tell them what she’d seen, but Romeo refused to believe her and accused her of stirring up trouble, ending their relationship in the process. When James found out what had gone on, he confronted Juliet, and she admitted that she’d been dealing. After going through Juliet’s phone, James arranged a meeting with Victor, and returned home later to inform Julie that he’d payed Victor off, and he wouldn’t be bothering her again. Juliet was delighted, especially when James asked her to move back in, but when Juliet arrived at the Nightingale’s, she found Victor waiting for her. Unsurprisingly, Victor would not be bought, and he informed Juliet that she didn’t get to walk away from the drugs...
In other news this week, in exchange for his silence about the scam, Edward told Kurt to set Tony and Maxine up, and Diane was clearly jealous when she discovered that the pair were going on a date. Sid returned from rehab and was clearly struggling with his prosthetic, whilst Imran and Brooke arranged a date, but decided to cancel it in light of Ollie’s overdose. Finally, Cleo witnessed a moment between Joel and Theresa, but he insisted that it was Goldie he wanted to be with.
5 Things We Learned This Week:
1. Curtis has been given a non speaking role in the school nativity and Grace is furious! However, I’d say he’s perfect for the part, given that that kid barely utters a word.
2. Tom’s been invited to speak at the “Young Adult Market Owner’s Conference”. That sounds ultra niche so presumably Tom will be speaking to himself.
3. So much can change in a year. This time last year, Ollie had a healthy Dad and a baby on the way. Now, he’s got an ill Dad, no baby, not to mention a whole new face!
4. Hollyoaks exists in its own little bubble, completely separated from the rest of society. You’d image that Silas’ killings would have been big news everywhere, not just in the village, yet no one he speaks to seems to recognise him.
5. Never engage a Hollyoaks resident in a game of ‘never have I ever’. They will have done everything.
Brooke, Cher, Cleo, Courtney, Darren, Diane, Edward, Felix, George, Goldie, Imran, James, Joel, John Paul, Juliet, Kurt, Luke, Mandy, Marnie, Maxine, Mercedes, Misbah, Nana McQueen, Oliver, Peri, Romeo, Sally, Sid, Silas, Sylver, Theresa, Tom, Tony, Victor and Yasmine.
Patrick Blake, Lindsay Butterfield, Mitchell Deveraux, Adam Donovan, Jacqui McQueen, Myra McQueen, Myra Pocahontas McQueen, Donna-Marie Quinn, Dodger Savage, Buster Smith
