Ste had grown increasingly suspicious of Jez, especially after stumbling upon Abe’s watch on his allotment and suspecting him of replacing his missing cat.
His concerns escalated further when he uncovered a hidden bag of drugs—though unbeknownst to him, they had actually been left there by Frankie Osborne and Dillon Ray.
Convinced that Jez was involved in something sinister, Ste took action and alerted the authorities.
As the latest episode began, police officers conducted a thorough search of Jez’s allotment.
Unknown to them, the area concealed a horrifying secret—Dilly Harcourt’s body, buried there by Jez himself.
Despite Ste’s suspicions, Jez managed to evade exposure as the authorities failed to uncover any incriminating evidence.
Detective Inspector Donny Clark ultimately dismissed the case, explaining that the drugs had not been stored in a secure location and, therefore, did not warrant further investigation.
Afterward, an infuriated Jez confided in Martha over the phone, venting his frustration about Ste’s relentless pursuit of the truth. Though Martha urged him to refrain from harming Ste, Jez ominously muttered to himself that he would ensure things were “quick and painless.”
Later, Ste returned home only to find Jez waiting for him on the sofa. The unsettling confrontation began with Jez stating in a chilling tone that it was time to put an end to the “madness.” He proceeded to confirm Ste’s fears—the cat had indeed been replaced—but rather than admitting to any wrongdoing, he claimed that Martha had accidentally run over the pet with her car. According to Jez, he had covered up the incident to protect her, considering her struggles with dementia.
Ste, however, remained unconvinced and demanded further proof. As tensions mounted, Ste suddenly turned and began speaking to an unseen figure—someone who also appeared to reject Jez’s explanation. Overcome with emotion, he grabbed a chair in a fit of rage, seemingly preparing to attack Jez. However, at the last moment, he restrained himself.
At the same time, Rex Gallagher happened to overhear Martha discussing Ste’s deteriorating state over the phone with Jez. Alarmed, he and Martha rushed to Ste’s aid, only to find him collapsed on the floor, visibly distressed and sweating profusely. It became clear that he was experiencing a severe psychotic episode.
Rex immediately took charge, learning that Ste had stopped taking his prescribed medication after hearing voices instructing him to do so. Acting swiftly, Rex located the medication and encouraged Ste to take it with water, offering reassurance that he would be there to support him. In a tender moment, he quietly whispered that he still loved Ste, hinting at unresolved feelings between them.
Meanwhile, Martha took a more calculating approach to the situation, whispering to Jez that Ste’s episode had inadvertently worked in their favor. With his credibility now compromised, any accusations he made against them would likely be dismissed.
However, Jez’s reaction was unexpectedly conflicted. Despite his previous sinister intentions, he appeared to show genuine remorse for Ste’s fragile condition. His recent quick action in contacting Ste during Lucas’s overdose also suggested that, beneath his dangerous tendencies, he still cared about Ste’s well-being. This raises an intriguing question—will Jez reconsider his plans for Ste and possibly even shift toward a more protective role?
Elsewhere in the episode, Diane Hutchinson faced her own heartbreaking turmoil. Struggling to support Ro, who feared being placed in a young offenders’ unit for girls, she watched in anguish as he resorted to dressing more femininely in a desperate attempt to avoid punishment.
As Diane grappled with her emotional stress, she turned to alcohol, taking a bottle of wine with her into the bath. However, this moment of escapism took a dangerous turn when she suddenly slipped and lost consciousness. Fortunately, Tony discovered her just in time, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome. But with her emotional and physical state now in a precarious position, questions remain—will Diane recover from this relapse, and can she find the strength to move forward?
Hollyoaks continues to push boundaries with its gripping and emotional storylines, leaving viewers on edge as they await the fates of Ste, Jez, and Diane in the episodes to come.
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