But he only tells a half-truth.

Episode 6498

After being confronted, Freddie promises Grace that he won’t leave her and swears that he hasn’t cheated on her… with Mercedes.

In the village, Freddie tells Mercedes the gift has got him thinking, but before he can say any more, Grace finds them.

At Casa McQueen, Frankie asks Vicky what’s wrong, but she keeps tight lipped.

Meanwhile, Cleo and Abe’s craft hour is interrupted by Peri deciding it’s time for them to move in together, but she receives a frosty reaction from her husband-to-be.

Cleo wonders why Abe is feeling distant and he explains that Peri has been hassling him after their break-up and assures her there’s no-one he’d rather be with. He gets a call from Joel and rushes off.

Joel surprises Abe with a drink for an impromptu stag do. Joel invites Peri over in the hope that the pair will make amends.

Abe arrives home drunk and while half-asleep, whispers that he loves Peri. A shocked Cleo then notices his mum is ringing. It’s finally clear to her that Marie is alive.

Elsewhere, Vicky is avoiding Robbie. Robbie is worried about his relationship, but Frankie tells him some information.

Also today, Theresa tells Jez that she may have an influencing opportunity in Japan, as talent agent Faye Fuller has been in contact. Jez encourages her to go for it. Later, Myra-Pocahontas talks to Jez about missing her dad Dodger, whose birthday it was last week.

Channel 4 streaming release date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 07:00

E4 airdate: Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 19:00

YouTube/international release date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 17:00 BST