Max is stunned to learn from Kirsty that Tanya is having Phil over for dinner that evening. Max tells Tanya exactly what he thinks about Phil Mitchell, just as the man himself walks in. On the date, Tanya has a few drinks to relax and they're soon enjoying themselves. Phil opens up, confessing he shared a kiss with Sharon. As Tanya gets progressively drunk, she moves in on Phil, who reciprocates her kiss!
Lola is stunned when Phil asks her to visit Ben in prison with him so they can tell him that Lexi is his daughter. Giving in to Phil, Lola takes Lexi in alone when Ben refuses to talk to Phil. On the way home, Lola reveals that Ben told her to have nothing to do with Phil. He's pleased when Lola reveals she's sticking with him.
Bianca has to explain to a recently returned Whitney why she has Liam locked in his room. When Bianca goes out, she agrees to let Whitney talk to Liam, warning her not to let Liam out. After visiting Ava for advice on how to handle Liam and the gang, she returns home to see Liam doing a runner after tricking Whitney into releasing him.
