Still reeling from her parent's separation, Gemma rekindles her friendship with a childhood sweetheart. Kane and Tom's relationship faces its biggest challenge yet when Stella's biological father returns and they risk losing their daughter.

Threatened by Gemma's renewed friendship with Damo, Lewis inadvertently puts Justin and Phoebe off-side. Meanwhile, Mark suggests Abi needs to relax more if she's going to fall pregnant. Phoebe introduces her new boyfriend Ryan to the family while trying to keep it a secret that she is a teenaged mum.

Kane and Tom's family life is turned upside down when they foster a troubled child. Meanwhile, romance is on the menu at Lucy and Mr Tuck's new apartment and Justin and Nicola celebrate their untimely divorce with a romantic night out.