Episode 170 (29th December 1997)

Episode 170 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 29th December 1997.

Synopsis

The Cunninghams struggle on the day of Dawn's funeral, but are delivered a shock when they discover Cindy has given birth. Jill tries to comfort Jack. Kurt makes amends with Ruth, but Carol is unable to put things right with Lucy.

Plot

Jambo looks at his unopened present from Dawn. Cindy is in pain. Jude tries to hide her tears and comforts Jambo. Max is also struggling on the day of the funeral. Mrs. Patrick warns Sol to not wind up Mr. Osborne as he is struggling to come to terms with Dawn's death. Tony informs Lewis that Jambo and Dawn were engaged. Mr. Cunningham opens a letter addressed to Dawn from the hospital. Cindy comes downstairs and her family fuss over her. Jude makes CIndy a piece of toast despite her not wanting anything. Mrs. Cunningham finds an article in The Chester Herald about a baby being found. Ruth and Kurt arrives to pick up Mr Osborne. Cindy discovers that the baby has been named Holly. Kurt is furious when he sees Lucy arrive at the church, having been driven by Rob. Ruth snaps at him, she is furious with his lack of sympathy towards Lucy.

Jack is in shock. Mandy tries to comfort Cindy. Dawn's coffin is carried into the church. Jill is furious when Sol continues to whine about Jack being a police officer. Cindy feels unwell and Mandy follows her out of the church. Jambo is the first to talk. He ends up abandoning his speech and gets upset as he can't bring Dawn back. Ruth is surprised when Kurt wants to hold her hand. Cindy continues to feel ill and is in pain, and Mandy notices. Cindy wants to return the service. Jambo and Ruth burst into tears as the coffin is lowered and Dawn is cremated. Mrs. Cunningham stops Jambo from running over to the coffin. Kurt apologises to Ruth. Lewis and Tony try to comfort Jambo. Cindy apologises for missing the funeral, her parents are understanding. Mandy is worried about Cindy. Cindy feels faint and collapses. Jill is shocked to learn about baby Holly being left in a hospital canteen. Sol sympathises with the mother.

Jambo apologises for his words at the funeral. Mr. C. struggles to keep everyone together. Mrs. Cunningham decides to call a doctor as CIndy won't let anyone but Mandy with her. Jude decides to try speak to her. Jude worries about Cindy. Lucy thinks that her family hate her. Carol tries to make things up to Lucy but Lucy snaps and runs off. Ruth points out that Lucy has had two deaths to deal with and is struggling. Kurt thinks Tony is being ridiculous having three girlfriends. When Tony says that it'll be awkward bringing one to the flat with Jambo there, Kurt is furious and tells him that he gets everything that he deserves. Jambo finds the present from Dawn, but puts it back down. Max worries about Cindy, and Jude comforts him. Jambo opens the present. Dawn has also given Jambo a ring. Jambo bursts into tears. Jill tries to comfort an upset Jack, telling him about her husband's death in a "freak accident". A doctor visits Cindy. Jambo trashes his room and Tony and Lewis try to comfort him. Doctor Clark has checked Cindy over, he needs to admit her to hospital. He tells them that the news will come as a shock to the family, Cindy has given birth. They cannot believe what they have just told. Mrs. Cunningham realises that if Cindy has given birth - then where is the baby?

Cast

Regular Cast

Guest Cast

Doctor - John Middleton

Uncredited Cast

The vicar at Dawn Cunningham's funeral.

Music

This episode contained no music.

Notes

Broadcast History and Releases

No episode aired on 25th December 1997, nor 1st January 1998.
This episode was repeated on Hollyoaks Favourites on 26th June 2020.

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